Browning A5 12ga 28"Bbl Belgian Made 1938 Ribbed Poly-Choke

Description:
Capacity: 4+1
Also Known As: Browning A5, “Humpback” Auto-5
Make: Browning
Model: Auto-5
Finish: Blued receiver/barrel, satin walnut stock
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Chamber length: 2-3/4 inches
Action: Semi-automatic, long recoil operated
Barrel length:  28 inches 
Bore: Bright and smooth
Choke(s): Adjustable Poly-Choke (Full to Cylinder)
LOP:  14-1/4 inches
Stock material: Checkered walnut, semi-pistol grip, factory FN buttplate (has a few holes in it)
Sights: Front bead on solid textured rib
MFG Date: Circa 1938 (based on serial number 225228)
Features:

• Made in Belgium by FN
• Solid rib barrel (textured top, reduces glare)
• Crisp scroll engraving, sharp and unfaded
• Classic long-recoil operation with legendary reliability
• Period-correct Poly-Choke for variable pattern control
• Collectible early production with pre-WWII craftsmanship

Extras: None
Condition:  A few small hazy areas in bluing, some handling marks on stock, buttplate has a few holes, no cracks, very brigth bore, feeds/ejects well, smooth action, safety/bolt release/follower/Poly-Choke work as they should. Nice piece from 1938!
Shipping cost: $55.00 
Tech:  DH060425.1049CB121525.925
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. FFL is required. 

Here’s a fine piece of sporting history — a Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 12ga, serial number 225228, dating to the late 1930s. With its distinctive “humpback” receiver and long-recoil operation, this John M. Browning design became an icon among waterfowlers and upland hunters alike. This example features a factory solid rib barrel with a functioning Poly-Choke for on-the-fly pattern adjustment. The engraving remains crisp and well-defined, and the checkered walnut stock shows honest wear without abuse. Whether you’re a shooter, a collector, or both, this vintage A5 blends timeless function with old-world craftsmanship. Built to be passed down — and still ready for the field.

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning / FN
Model: A5
Serial Number: 225228
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-3/4
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Good
Manufacture Date: 1938
Chokes: Poly Choke

Price: $925.00
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