WHIPPET! 1931 Browning Auto-5 12 GA FN Belgium A5 18.5" Outlaw Cut Barrel

Description:
MANUFACTURER: BROWNING (FN BELGIUM)
MODEL: A-5 LIGHT TWELVE
CONFIGURATION: CUSTOM OUTLAW CUT “WHIPPET” STYLE SHOTGUN 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: BELGIUM 
SERIAL NUMBER: 406734
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1931
CALIBER: 12 GAUGE 
CHAMBER: 2.75" 
CAPACITY: 4+1 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 18.50" 
BARREL FEATURES: PROFESSIONALLY SHORTENED BY A MASTER GUNSMITH
OVERALL LENGTH: 34.00" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: LONG RECOIL, TUBE MAG FED
ACTION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC 
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE 
SIGHTING PLANE: NOTCH TOP STRAP
BORE: SMOOTHBORE
STOCK: FINE CHECKERED WALNUT (CUT-DOWN) 
GRIP:  “WHIPPET” ROUND KNOB PISTOL GRIP 
CONDITION: GOOD - CLEAN CONVERSION
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: GANGSTER-ERA “WHIPPET” CONVERSION, FAMOUSLY USED BY BONNIE & CLYDE, LIGHT TWELVE BASE GUN, CUSTOM SHORT BARREL & STOCK, FN BELGIUM QUALITY 

This is not your grandpa’s duck gun anymore. This Browning A-5 has been cut down into a hard-boiled outlaw-style “Whippet” configuration that looks like it rolled straight out of a Depression-era armored car robbery. Short barrel. Chopped stock. Pure criminal folklore energy. The kind of scattergun that screams trench coat, cigar smoke, and absolutely terrible life decisions. Damn thing looks like it belongs under the seat of a bootlegger’s Ford V8.

The Whippet-style Auto-5 was favored by Depression-era criminals such as Bonnie and Clyde, who prized it for its firepower and concealability inside long coats or vehicles. The shortened stock and quick-handling barrel made it devastating at close range, earning it a fearsome reputation. This example honors that heritage while remaining in a fully legal and collectible configuration for today’s enthusiasts.

The FN Belgian craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the robust long-recoil design that made the Auto-5 famous and the factory engraving on the receiver. The walnut stock has been cleanly cut to the Whippet profile, offering both functionality and historical appeal. The blued finish has aged with character, adding to its authenticity as a custom outlaw-inspired build.

Collectors of Browning shotguns, gangster-era firearms, or unique custom builds will immediately recognize the rarity and appeal of this piece. While countless Auto-5s were made, few were converted with this level of attention to detail into the iconic Whippet form. It stands as both a functional shotgun and a living tribute to one of America’s most storied periods of lawlessness.

Visually, the shotgun is a standout — sleek, compact, and radiating the same intimidation factor that made the Whippet notorious in the hands of outlaws. It is as much a conversation piece as it is a firearm, a blend of Browning’s craftsmanship and Prohibition-era infamy. This one belongs in the collection of someone who appreciates history with an edge.

***Please see pictures for condition and wear***

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: BROWNING
Model: AUTO-5 LIGHTWEIGHT TWELVE
Serial Number: 406734
Barrel Length: 18.5
Manufacture Date: 1931

Price: $1,299.99
Shipping: $34.99
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