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Category - Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5 - Browning Belgium Shotguns - Semi Auto

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Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5
Browning Belgium Shotguns - Semi Auto

FN Browning A5 Semi Shotgun 12ga Factory Box and Shot Pattern

Description:
Early Pre-War Browning Model A-5 Shotgun, 12 Gauge
Features:

• Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" chamber
• Barrel: 30" barrel, Full choke
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/2"
• Condition: Excellent, showing little use with a few stock rubs from storage; small area of worm damage to horn butt plate
• Finish: Retains most original blue finish, minor wear from storage
• Accessories: Original Browning shipping box (deteriorated, repaired with tape), instruction manual, and original Browning Brothers Ogden, Utah patterning test target in superb condition
• Mechanics: Mechanically fine, fully functional
• Serial Number: 171173, manufactured circa 1937
• Shipping: Free shipping, no credit card fees

This is a remarkable early pre-war Browning Model A-5 Shotgun in 12 gauge, manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium, for Browning Arms. The serial number 171173 places production around 1937, as Browning A-5 serial numbers in the 170,000 range align with the mid-to-late 1930s, before World War II production changes. Designed by John M. Browning and introduced in 1902, the A-5 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun, revolutionizing firearms with its recoil-operated, humpback design. Known as the “Auto-5,” it became a favorite among hunters and sportsmen for its reliability and versatility, used for waterfowl, upland game, and sport shooting. This example, shipped from the Browning Brothers’ shop in Ogden, Utah, includes a rare original patterning test target, adding significant historical value. Its historical significance lies in its direct connection to John Browning, one of America’s greatest firearms inventors, and its role as a pioneering semi-automatic shotgun that influenced modern designs.

This A-5 is in excellent condition, showing little use with only a few stock rubs from storage and a small area of worm damage to the horn butt plate, adding character to its originality. The 30" barrel, choked Full, retains most of its original blue finish, and the bore is bright, reflecting careful maintenance. The walnut stock, with a 14 1/2" LOP, is in superb condition aside from minor storage marks. The original Browning shipping box, though deteriorated and tape-repaired, along with the instruction manual and pristine Ogden, Utah patterning test target, make this a true time capsule from the Browning Brothers’ era. Mechanically fine, this shotgun is ready for display or cautious use with appropriate loads.

Don’t miss your chance to own this unique pre-war Browning A-5, a true collector’s treasure from John Browning’s own shop. Click the “Buy It Now” button or call 478-337-1000 to secure this fine shotgun today!
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Manufacturer: FN / Browning
Model: A5
Serial Number: 171173
Barrel Length: 30
Bore Info: 12 Ga
Chambers: 2 3/4
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Bright
Barrels: 30
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Semi Auto
Stock: Oil Finished Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Horn Butt Plate
LOP: 14 1/2
Finish: Blue
Sights: Bead
Manufacture Date: Pre-WW2
Chokes: Full
Extras: Original Box w/ Test target From Browning Brothers

Price: $2,495.00
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