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BROWNING A5 12 GA
Guns International #: 103116852 Seller's Inventory #: 520655
Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5 - Browning Shotguns - Semi Auto
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Description:
Guns Listing ID: 520655
Browning A5 12 Gauge – Excellent condition
Browning A5 semi-automatic shotgun, chambered in 12 gauge. This legendary \"Humpback\" shotgun is in excellent condition, showing minimal signs of use and well-maintained inside and out. A true workhorse with a reputation for reliability, this shotgun is a favorite among hunters and sport shooters alike.
?? Specifications:
Make/Model: Browning A5
Gauge: 12 GA
Chamber: 2¾\" and 3\" shells
Barrel Length: 29.5
Action: Semi-automatic (Kinematic Drive)
Finish: Blued Engraved
Stock: Walnut
? Condition & Details:
Bore is clean and bright
Action cycles smoothly
All original parts – no modifications
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The Browning Auto-5 (A5) is one of the most iconic shotguns in firearms history. Designed by John Moses Browning, it was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun ever made. The \"Auto-5\" (or A5) stands for \"Automatic 5-shot,\" referring to its capacity.
?? Design and Innovation
Inventor: John Moses Browning
Patent Filed: 1900
Production Start: 1902
Key Innovation: Long-recoil operation — the barrel and bolt recoil together, then separate to eject the spent shell and chamber a new round.
This design was revolutionary and remained largely unchanged for decades.
???? Manufacturing in Belgium
Produced by: Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium
Production Years in Belgium: 1902–1976 (with some production after that for special editions)
Markings: Early Belgian A5s were marked with “Fabrique Nationa‚e d‚‚Armes de Guerre Herstal Belgique” or similar.
After John Browning could not reach an agreement with Winchester, he took the design to FN in Belgium, which began production in 1902.
?? Timeline Overview
Year Event
1902 FN begins production of the A5 in Belgium
1903 Browning starts selling the shotgun under his name in the U.S.
1923 Remington begins producing the A5 under license (as Model 11) due to WWI disruptions in Belgium
1950s–1970s Golden era of Belgian-made A5s with high craftsmanship
1976 FN stops regular production; manufacturing moves to Japan (Miroku) for the newer A5s
2014 Browning reintroduces a modern A5 (not the original long-recoil design) made in Portugal and Japan
??? Features of Belgian A5s
Gauge: Primarily 12, 16, and 20 gauge
Barrel Lengths: Varied; often from 26\" to 30\"
Finish: Blued steel, walnut stock (sometimes highly figured)
?? Legacy
The Belgian-made A5 is considered a collector‚‚s item, especially pre-WWII models.
Known for durability, reliability, and craftsmanship.
Often passed down as family heirlooms and still used by hunters and sport shooters today.
Price: $1,375.99
Manufacturer: BROWNING
Model: A5
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 29.5
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Gauge Info: 12 GA
Finish: blued w/ engraving