1977 Fabrique Nationale B25 B1 - what do we know about it?

Discussion in 'Browning Superposed Shotgun' started by Geoff Roznak, Dec 11, 2025.

  1. Geoff Roznak

    Geoff Roznak .22LR

    Here's what I think I know, so far:

    Fabrique Nationale B25 B1
    12 GA, 1977 MFR. Serial Number 8K3RR65xxx. I am curious what the 8K3 prefix means.
    2-3/4" chambers.
    Barrel 30".
    7 lbs. 12 oz.
    LOP 14-3/8", DOC 1 3/8", DOH 1 5/8", cast neutral.
    Fixed chokes (Marked Full/Full, measures 0.016/0.027).
    Single selective "Olympic" (Mechanical not Inertia) trigger.
    Rose and scroll engraved on a coin receiver.
    1/2" wide ventilated rib. Not sure what to call this as the Broadway rib is typically shown as 5/8".

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  2. Geoff Roznak

    Geoff Roznak .22LR

    From another forum:

    "'8K3' is an FN product code for their Special Trap #6 model which has 30" barrels with a 12mm rib..."
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  3. Ranger6

    Ranger6 Administrator Staff Member Administrator Global Moderator Forum Moderator

    It is beautiful. Love that wood.
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  4. Geoff Roznak

    Geoff Roznak .22LR

    Yeah, it's pretty nice.

    The listing I got it from said it was French walnut, I'm not sure of that...but I'm far from an expert.
  5. Ranger6

    Ranger6 Administrator Staff Member Administrator Global Moderator Forum Moderator

    nor am I, but French walnut sounds good to me.
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  6. Auzzie

    Auzzie 20g

    I had B3 same year and vintage with that prefix. It had same floral theme but much finer along with the rare medium rib think it was 13mm. Mine had a silver trigger but in different style. Dark featured wood with figure.
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  7. Auzzie

    Auzzie 20g

    Mine was 1974
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