Guns International #: 102977302
Seller's Inventory #: 508233
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Guns International #: 102977302
Category - Browning Shotguns - A5
- Browning Shotguns - Semi Auto
BROWNING Light Twelve 12 GA
Description: Guns Listing ID: 508233 Make: Browning Model: Auto 5 Light Twelve, Two Millionth Commemorative Year of Manufacture: 1970 Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Chamber Action Type: Long-Recoil, Semi-Automatic, Tubular Magazine Fed Shotgun Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”, and with a series of Belgian proof marks. The right of the barrel is marked “** SPECIAL STEEL – 12 GAUGE – SHELLS 2 3/4"”. The left side of the receiver is marked “Light Twelve” with a gold bust portrait of John M. Browning and his signature in gold. The right side of the receiver is marked “BROWNING / 2,000,000 – 987”. The receiver has scroll engraving. Barrel Length: 27 1/2" with Vented Barrel Rib Choke: Improved Modified, Fixed Sights / Optics: There is a white bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered and the top of the receiver is serrated to reduce glare. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece checkered walnut set with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, black hard rubber FN Browning Automatic buttplate, and finger grooves running the length of the forend. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: Original Overall Condition: Appraised at $3025.00 Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a Browning Two Millionth Commemorative case Our Assessment: The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, it was produced continually for almost 100 years by several makers with production ending in 1998. It features a distinctive high rear end, earning it the nickname “Humpback”. Browning presented his design to Winchester, where he had sold his rifle designs, but they refused his terms. He then went to Remington, but the president of the company died while he was waiting to offer them the gun. Browning then took the gun to FN in Europe and was so confident of his design that his first order was for 10,000 shotguns. The design was later licensed to Remington for their Model 11 and to Savage Arms for their Models 720 and 755. This Auto-5 is a lightweight model which was built by FN in 1970 to commemorate production of two million Auto-5 Shotguns and produced a run limited to 2500 shotguns. It is chambered for 12 GA. 2 3/4” shells and has a 27 1/2" barrel choked Modified. The gun appears to have spent more time in its included commemorative case than out, and will be a great addition for Browning or FN collectors. Manufacturer: BROWNING Model: Light Twelve Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 27.5 Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC Gauge: 12 GA Price: $2,999.99 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102977302
Seller's Inventory #: 508233
Guns International #: 102977302
Seller's Inventory #: 508233