BROWNING ~ AUTO 5 / A5 ~ 12 GAUGE

Description:
Browning Auto-5 | Belgium Made | Early 1950s Production | Standard Grade | 28 Inch Full Choke Barrel The Belgium-made Browning Auto-5 stands among the most iconic sporting shotguns ever produced. Designed by John M. Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale of Belgium, the Auto-5 established the standard for semi-automatic sporting shotguns and remains one of the most recognizable shotgun designs in firearms history. This example is an early 1950s Belgian-produced Standard Grade Auto-5, featuring the classic scroll engraving package, walnut furniture, and the distinctive humpback receiver profile that made the Auto-5 famous with sportsmen around the world. The shotgun is fitted with a 28-inch Special Steel barrel clearly marked FULL, indicating a factory Full Choke configuration. The barrel retains its Belgian markings and proof marks, confirming its original FN production heritage. The receiver displays the attractive Standard Grade scroll engraving found on premium Belgian-production Auto-5s of the period. Unlike later utility-grade guns, these early Belgian examples showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail that built Browning's reputation among American hunters. Notable features include: Belgium FN manufacture Early 1950s production Standard Grade factory engraving 28-inch barrel Factory Full Choke Special Steel barrel Long recoil Auto-5 operating system Classic humpback receiver Walnut stock and forend Original Browning owner's manual included Plain barrel field configuration Condition is best described as very good to excellent. The bluing remains attractive with strong finish retention throughout. The walnut stock and forend show nice grain, sharp checkering, and excellent overall presentation. The wood-to-metal fit remains tight and consistent, reflecting the quality expected from Belgian Browning production. The Browning Auto-5 remains one of the most influential hunting shotguns ever built, and early Belgian-produced examples continue to attract both shooters and collectors. The combination of Belgian manufacture, Standard Grade engraving, Full Choke barrel, and excellent overall condition makes this a particularly desirable example of a classic FN Browning.

Chambers: 12 gauge
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Very good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 27 inch
Fore End: Tiny crack
Chokes: Full
Item Location: Portage, IN

Price: $1,099.99