Polymer molded synthetic pistol grip stock coated in a carbon fibre effect. Semi auto shotguns have since been used widely by civilians, law enforcement agencies and militaries. The newer fixed model solved all the issues that plagued the older browning auto 5 version. The browning auto 5s history is almost as old as the 1911 pistol. You can buy browning a5 with confidence from thousands of sellers. Weatherby element waterfowl max5 semi automatic shotgun 12 gauge 28 barrel 3. The browning automatic 5, most often auto5 or simply a5, is a recoiloperated semiautomatic shotgun designed by john browning.
The franchi affinity is a slim and light semiautomatic shotgun with fiber optic front sights. The first semi automatic shotgun in the world was patented in 18911893 by the clair brothers of france. A brief video on the winchester model 1400 semiautomatic shotgun. What is the value of a 1957 5 shot 12 gauge browning semi automatic shotgun serial number 35354 mint condition. Best value for the money semi automatic shotgun for those of you on a budget, there are some unbelievable low price offerings to choose from. All parts listed in this category are specific to the browning auto 5 shotgun unless otherwise noted. Find browning a5 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. It was the first successful semiautomatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. More than 40 years ago, the model 1100 forever changed the way american shooters viewed autoloading shotguns. What is the value of a browning model 1953 12 gauge shotgun.
John browning was very proud of the auto 5 semiautomatic shotgun. Dec 15, 2017 your main decisions in choosing a semiauto shotgun revolve around price, action type, and whetherif youre buying a 12 gaugeyou want a 3 or 312 inch chamber. Nov 27, 2017 utah got it wrong when it made the model 1911 its state gun in 2011. May 14, 2014 fn made the auto 5 from 1902 until 19989. Dec 25, 2017 firearms luminary john moses browning designed his definitive auto5 shotgun in 1898. Browning guns are steeped in heritage, having introduced not just the semiautomatic shotgun, but also the overandunder shotgun, renowned for its efficiency, elegance and impeccable technical features. I believe it is a auto5 semiautomatic the sn is 0r 49492. You may notice a family resemblance, but lets get one thing straight, this aint your grandpas auto5. American browning auto5 auto5 lightweight auto5 magnum auto5 skeet auto5 trap model sweet sixteen buck special two millionth commemorative auto5 light 12 auto5 light 20 auto5 magnum auto5 buck special. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and. Belgian browning auto 5 semiautomatic shotgun revivaler. Beginning with serial number 1 to approximately 228,000.
Semiauto shotguns have since been used widely by civilians, law enforcement agencies and militaries. The winchester model 1400 semiauto shotgun alloy 211. The browning auto5 sweet 16 lightweight, 16gauge shotgun, began production in 1937 and it ran through 1992. Know what your browning firearms are worth with this uptodate 48page. The greatest semiautomatic shotgun except for the auto5.
For the civilian market, he was responsible for the auto5 semiautomatic shotgun, the superposed double shotgun, the hipower semiautomatic pistol, and several other designs, including a. The market has become more and more crowded with options. The browning auto 5 remained in production until 1998. Browse all new and used browning belgium shotguns a5 for sale and buy with. The company held a history dating back to 1894 when the jamaicanborn arthur w. With the bad economy id prefer not to use auction value since people are desperate to sell these days. Pinpointing the exact manufacturing year of early sweet 16s is a bit difficult. If your question is about a browning auto 5 shotgun in 12 gauge,then it was made in the year 1925. There is just one caveat, it was and is really important to read the instruction book. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Automatic most often or simply is a recoiloperated semiautomatic shotgun.
I know this sounds ridiculously low for such a fine firearm, but not a lot have the love for them as they used to. The internets best resource for shotgun information. Can you tell me when it was made and approximately how much i read more. I bought one of these old timers at a gun show in late 2008. This blue book of gun values showcases an inventory of the finest guns for.
The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. With the great flexibility afforded by the interchangeable barrels, and the ability to move from light skeet loads to heavy waterfowl loads to slugs for deer and wild boar comes the need to be able to make some adjustments, adjustments that require the field stripping of the gun, and. It was the first successful semiautomatic shotgun design, and remained in. The all new browning a5 is built to be the most reliable, fastest cycling, best performing and softest. Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 chamber shotgun. Best semiautomatic shotgun buyers guide pew pew tactical. The range in value for your mint 1957 browning auto 5 shotgun is 550750 dollars. Asked in browning firearms what is the value of a browning semi auto 16 gauge shotgun serial x17660. The legacy of semiautomatic shotguns dates back to 1898 when john browning designed the first such shotgun, known as the browning auto5. Your main decisions in choosing a semiauto shotgun revolve around price, action type, and whetherif youre buying a 12 gaugeyou want a 3 or 312 inch chamber. What is value of browning auto 5 20 gauge shotgun answers. Browning auto5 standard 12ga semi automatic shotgun, dated to prewwii.
It was the first autoloader to combine the repeatshot versatility of earlycentury models with the sleek, modern lines and handling qualities of revered double barrels. Im having trouble determining values for the browning auto 5. Not all parts that are available for online purchase are shown on the schematic. Full text of browning auto5 magnum shotgun see other formats. It was so reliable and powerful that military forces all over the world started purchasing it in bulk. Browning a5 sweet sixteen ducks unlimited edition semi auto. And in 1900, he patented the browning auto5, americas first semiautomatic shotgun. The browning auto5 semiautomatic shotgun began production in 1902, and they were made until 1999 when the final tribute was produced. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Read and heed all warnings in this instruction book, on ammunition boxes and with all accessories that you install on. Aug 06, 2009 i have an old 1960s browning auto 5 12ga.
Beretta semiautomatic shotguns guns sportsmans guide. The classic remington model 11 is a licensed copy and was the first semiauto shotgun to be made in the united states. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a highgrade wood. However, while the 1911 is undeniably great, there were semiautomatic pistols before the 1911, and there were semiautomatic pistols after it. It was the first successful semi automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. Manufacturertrademark browning modelconfiguration model auto5 semiautomatic shotgun with ventilated rib, 12 ga. Feb 26, 2019 ads, pictures of the browning shotgun. Semiauto shotguns for sale 1 to 32 of 32 browning 12 ga shotgun a5, lt.
Best value for the money semiautomatic shotgun for those of you on a budget, there are some unbelievable low price offerings to choose from. In 1999 browning issued the final tribute version featuring engraved scenes of john m. Value range for nonventilated rib version based on percentage of original finish on the gun and in working order. The a5 still has the functional receiver profile the old humpback auto5 was famous for that extends the length of your sight plane, aiding in natural sight alignment. The remington model 1100 has been a fieldproved favorite ever since. Jun 29, 2009 know what your browning firearms are worth with this uptodate 48page. The winchester model 1400 semiauto shotgun youtube.
Browning maxus wicked wing semi auto shotgun 12 gauge 28 barrel 4 rounds 3. My father has a browning 12 gag mag with a number 70v. Firearms luminary john moses browning designed his definitive auto5 shotgun in 1898. And in 1900, he patented the browning auto 5, americas first semi automatic shotgun. Nov 27, 2009 the information posted comes from the browning auto 5 shotguns, the fn production by h.
Magnum and would like to know an estimated value if anyone would be kind enough to help me put a dollar amount on it. Most people start their search for anything with a price tag in mind. New 12 bore browning maxus sporting carbon fibre semiautomatic shotgun. Many of these guns sell at half the price as other semi autos, yet still, maintain highquality levels of functionality, reliability, and performance. This one bears the serial number of 88du000172 so presumably number 172 out of 4500. Read and heed all warnings in this instruction book, on. The rail also allows you to attach accessories to it, namely, a reflex sight. The auto5 hit the commercial market in 1900 as the worlds first successful autoloading shotgun. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. This booklet carefully read this entire manual before using your new browning firearm auto5 semiautomatic shotgun magnum 12 gauge magnum 20 gauge new gun owners record keep this record for future reference browning model serial number gauge i caliber purchase price purchased. Auto5 semiautomatic shotgun, starting in 1969 and going until 1976, browning used a two digit prefix followed by the remainder of the serial number to identify the year of manufacturing.
Oct 14, 2015 i got as a gift from my father in law a 16 ga browning semiautomatic shotgun. Need the value of my browning semi auto special steel shotgun. Here is the information you requested about your firearm taken from manufacturertrademark browning modelconfiguration a5 shotgun, 12 gauge magnum, semiauto serial number 70v61609. Here is a browning model auto5,or a5 semiautomatic shotgun in the limited production ducks unlimited, sweet sixteen edition. Here is a browning model auto 5,or a 5 semi automatic shotgun in the limited production ducks unlimited, sweet sixteen edition. It has the vented rib and looks to be in very nice condition. Svelte, trim and elegant, the auto5 remained in continuous production until 1998, two years shy of a century. The first semiautomatic shotgun in the world was patented in 18911893 by the clair brothers of france. Browning produced a revolutionary autoloading shotgun. The browning automatic 5, most often auto 5 or simply a 5, is a recoiloperated semi automatic shotgun designed by john browning. This was and still is one of the best automatic shotguns ever made. Many of these guns sell at half the price as other semiautos, yet still, maintain highquality levels of functionality, reliability, and performance. The range in value for your mint 1957 browning auto5 shotgun is 550750 dollars.
What is the value of a 1969 belgium browning 12 gauge semi. Click on any part number highlighted in red to view specific details or to purchase online. Auto 5 semi automatic shotgun, starting in 1969 and going until 1976, browning used a two digit prefix followed by the remainder of the serial number to identify the year of manufacturing. Browning 2 shot semi automatic shotgun 12 gauge answers. Based on this information, i would surmise that your shotgun was made in 1969. With the bad economy id prefer not to use auction value since people are desperate to sell. The battle of the best semiauto shotguns for 2019 the. Auto 5 semi automatic tubemagazine shotgun repeater breechloading smokeless powder shot ammunition in 1905 john m. The savage m720 existed as a semi automatic, repeatfire shotgun delivered by the savage arms company. The auto 5, although revolutionary for its time, has become very popular with sportsmen. In fact, the iconic humpbackshaped receiver is the only thing this new browning autoloader shares with its legendary namesake.
Browning 12 gauge maxus black gold semiauto shotgun rh new. Nov 14, 2018 john browning was very proud of the auto 5 semi automatic shotgun. Auto 5 semiautomatic tubemagazine shotgun repeater breechloading smokeless powder shot ammunition in 1905 john m. Browning a5 hunter semiauto shotgun bass pro shops.
Blue book indicates that there were only 4500 of these made during 1988 only. The decline in military use of shotguns reversed in world war i. When winchester wouldnt guarentee to produce john brownings auto 5 shotgun he went to fn in belguim to produce it. It features the inertia driven system for modern shotguns. Sep 27, 2014 here is the information you requested about your firearm firearm taken from. If it is a 16 gauge shotgun,then it was made in the year 1929. If you must own a pre64 winchester 12 guage semiautomatic shotgun. Browning belgium shotguns a5 for sale guns international. Browning maxus wicked wing semi auto shotgun 12 ga. Nice a5 the sweet 16s are a bit more in value as you indicate. Remington made around 850,000 of them between 1905 and 1948. It was patented in 1900 and went into production for the first time in 1902 by fabrique nationale in liege, belgium.
Browning a5 sweet sixteen ducks unlimited edition semi. Both guns, of course, were inventions of utah native john browning. The beloved humpback was in almost continuous production from 1903 to 1999, and has been manufactured in variations by fabrique nationale, remington, savage, skb, miroku and almost certainly by other, smaller companies. Shotgun expert phil bourjaily breaks down the history of the first semiautomatic shotgun and gives you tips for buying a vintage a5. Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 12 chamber shotgun. How to find out when a browning sweet 16 was manufactured. Identical to the above described 1903 model, but having sns of 1904. Browning 12 gauge auto 5 semiauto second hand shotgun for. Before we go into modern semiautomatic shotguns, lets have a look at the prototype, the grandpappy, the godfather of all modern semiautomatic shotguns. The auto5 appeared as the worlds first truly successful semiautomatic shotgun, proving hugely popular the world over. This video goes into great detail of how to date your 12 ga, a5. A semiautomatic shotgun is a slightly more complex firearm to work with than a single shot or double barrel. A nice engraved example of a 1904a sn 7312 is shown in sv, page 207. Savage formed the concern as the savage arms company.
Production of the firearm spanned the world from europe to the united states and ultimately japan covering nearly 100 years of nonstop manufacture. The finish is very similar to that of the duratouch coating used on some browning rifles. This booklet carefully read this entire manual before using your new browning firearm auto5 semiautomatic shotgun magnum 12 gauge magnum 20 gauge new gun owners record keep this record for future reference browning model serial number. The legacy of semi automatic shotguns dates back to 1898 when john browning designed the first such shotgun, known as the browning auto 5. Shirley, jr and anthony vanderlinden and this seems to be a well researched book. The auto5, although revolutionary for its time, has become very popular with sportsmen. Brownings auto5 is a no less an iconic firearm than winchesters model 70 or colts single action army.
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