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Rare 1st Year Production 1975 Browning A5 Trap Lt 12 Gauge 30" Dual Beaded Vented Barrel - Excellent Plus Condition Guns International #: 103719986 Seller's Inventory #: 010 Category: Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5 - Browning Belgium Shotguns - Semi Auto Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: randywine Company: Randolf W Fowler Ltd Member Since: 1/26/21 First Name: Randy Last Name: Fowler State: Virginia Zip: 20147 Country: United States Phone: (703) 858-2881 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 298 Total Number of Listings: 867 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Returns ON approval within 3 DAYS OF DELIVERY MINUS A 20% RESTOCKING FEE Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, Layaway Description: Collectors First year production.  Browning produced the specific "Trap" configurations of the Auto 5 beginning in 1975 at FN.   While primarily known as a field gun, they offered dedicated Auto-5 Trap models that featured high-grade walnut stocks with recoil pads, step or ventilated ribs, and modified or full chokes.  These trap guns were usually chambered in 12-gauge with a 30-inch barrel. Collectors specifically seek out the Belgian-made Trap models produced by Fabrique Nationale (FN) prior to 1976.  Overview The 1975 Browning Auto-5 Trap represents a watershed year: it is the final year of production for the legendary Belgian-made FN models and the transition year to Japanese Miroku manufacturing. The Trap model features a distinctive high, "humpback" receiver that serves as a raised sighting plane, a dense, high-grade walnut  stock, and a full-choke, 30-inch vent-rib barrel designed for breaking clays.  Action: John Browning’s classic long-recoil system.  Handling: Heavy, steady swing, ideally balanced for absorbing 12-gauge target load recoil.  Reliability: Legendary, but requires the adjustable friction rings to be properly set to cycle target loads smoothly without battering the forearm wood.  Value: Highly collectible. Models with the iconic "round knob" or transitional FN-stamped receivers from 1975 command a premium on the collector market.  Key Specifications Gauge 12-gauge 2 3/4" chamber) Action Long-recoil semi-automatic Barrel Length 30" or 32" Choke Fixed Full or Improved Modified (specifically bored for trap) Sights Stepped, checkered ventilated rib; white front bead & mid-bead Stock Select walnut with a Monte Carlo comb, palm swell, and a flat-bottom pistol grip Recoil Pad Adj recoil pad Weight Approx. 7.11 to 8.5lbs Engraving Grade I with light scroll work and/or a bust portrait of John M. Browning Features Receiver: Deeply blued forged steel with tasteful, tasteful Grade I engraving. Safety: Cross-bolt style (common to post-1960 models) located at the rear of the trigger guard. Wood & Finish: The A-5 Trap was renowned for its upgraded, high-gloss finished walnut configured specifically for the higher sight plane required in trap shooting. Condition:  Dark high gloss finish.  Both metal and wood are in pristine condition. This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability.  Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days Shipping:  $65, insurance extra upon request Payment:  Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle randywine2000yahoo (703) 858-2881 Returns without damage or alteration within 3 days of delivery, minus a 20% restocking fee  Price: $2,199.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Lt 12 Trap Serial Number: 75G53440 Barrel Length: 30 Chambers: 4+1 Ejectors: Auto Condition: Pristine Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Plus Bore Condition: Excellent Barrel Type: Trap Action: Semi-Auto Triggers: Gold Plated Single Stock: Black Walnut Butt Pad: Adj Recoil Pad LOP: 14.25 Adjustable Rib: Vented Finish: High Gloss Weight: 7lbs 11ozs Sights: Dual Bead Front Bradley Manufacture Date: 1975 Chokes: Fixed Full Engraving: Factory Case: Optional