Browning Auto Five Light Twelve 12 Gauge 30" Semi Automatic Shotgun 1966
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. This Auto-5 is a Light Twelve Model which was built by FN in the mid 1960's. It is chambered for 12 GA. 2 3/4" shells and has a 30" barrel choked Full. The gun has been refinished and is in Very Good Plus condition. This should still make for a great classic hunting gun for the lucky winner and also be a neat addition to a Browning collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Browning
Model: Light Twelve Auto Five
Serial Number: 6G26880
Year of Manufacture: Mid 1960's
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Action Type: Semi Automatic
Markings: There are standard Light Twelve Markings
Barrel Length: 30"
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metal bead mounted on the serrated rib. The receiver is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered wood. There are some scattered scuffs, rubs and compressions. There is crazing in the finish of the buttstock. The checkering has compressed in a few places, but remains well defined. The LOP measures 14 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its metal finish as refinished.the shotgun has handling and storage marks, scuffs, and scratches. The barrel is not original to the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are worn but mostly legible. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES , CA DEALER Transferable: Yes CA PPT: No
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