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Location of serial numbers on Variation #1.

NOTE 1: So far there have been only 50 of the Variation #1 reported to our database. This is 32.25% of the total production, not quite one third.

NOTE 2: Due to the length of some serial numbers and the limited space available on some parts, only the last three or four digits of the whole number may be found. These are typically found in locations 2) and 3) shown in the photo, and on back of grips.

NOTE 3: The muzzle of the barrels has not been chamfered (beveled) as on later guns. The face of the muzzle is completely flat.

NOTE 4: Unlike some later Brownies, there is no pin at top center of the metal plate on the right side. Below are photos of the two types of sideplate. Earlier Variations #1 and #2 had no pin.

Location of the pin that identifies later variations. Variation #1 (front) has no pin.

Warning Regarding Disassembly

The metal side plates on the Brownie have a single screw towards the rear holding them to the frame. When you remove that screw, do not pry up on the plate. This usually results in the sharp edges of both the plate and the frame being marred beyond repair. These metal side plates are beveled into the frame at the front edge. After removing the screw gently loosen the plate by lifting it and/or moving it up and down to loosen it from the frame. Once loose, slide it to the rear for removal. CAUTION: There are some variations with an alignment pin through the metal plate on the right side. On these Brownies, once the screw is removed you must gently lift the rear of the plate until it just clears the top of the pin before sliding it to the rear.