The auto 5 is a tried and true classic. My Mother worked at a sporting goods store in 1970, and the store owner let her put an auto 5 back for my Dads Christmas present that year. She paid on it every week for most of that year without him knowing. I was just small, but I remember him being so surprised after she told him to look in the closet on Christmas morning, and he pulled out that big (to me) black cardboard box, with the gold writing on it. He was amazed that she saved enough money to actually buy it without him knowing. 175.00 in 1970 was a lot of money. Fast forward 50 Christmas's later, and he still has that old auto 5, and is just as proud of it, as the Christmas Morning, he pulled it from the closet. It has took a lot of birds and small game for him over the years, took hams, turkeys and Beef, as prizes in local still target shoots. it has Worked flawlessly for him, and served him well.
A meaningful story Slick; if people thought differently about guns - your story could be turned into a movie of the week. I'm glad the Auto 5 is still there - one of few things that still work.
Dad got one in '64. Now I have it. Cleaned after each use. Rabbits, grouse, pheasant, trap, skeet, for 55 years and uncounted thousands of rounds. It still functions flawlessly. One day, my Son will inherit this fine shotgun. This shotgun and the 1911 cement for all time the stellar reputation of John Browning, peace be upon him.
Ditto on that one! My dad purchased one for me for Christmas when I was 14 (1971). I not only have the one he gave to me, but I passed on his from Circa 1938 to my Son. I sometimes wonder what will happen to mine. They both shoot flawlessly and have never replaced a single part. Granted I don't get to shoot all that often but I know thousands of shells have passed through those chambers.
I plan on buying one. There's one at my local firearms dealer for about 550$ and it's in very nice condition, and very reasonably priced for what it is. They are more of an investment than anything else. One day, they won't be as common as they are now. Grab em while you can.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have my great uncles he bought it in the 50's he hunted with it until the 80's and now my son hunts with it . It has never failed never misfired not once in almost 70 years John Browning may be on to something here
Great video, great shotgun (by the way, I'm Fred). This past Fall I traveled to Missouri on vacation, brought my auto 5 along which I have taken more game than any other gun from rabbit, squirrel, all sorts of birds except waterfowl (I've never hunted waterfowl), lots of deer. I stopped at Art's gun Shop. He rebuilt the operating system. I was well pleased. I was about 15 when my father gave me that shotgun. The only guns he had at the time was the Browning Auto5, and a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver. He gave me the shotgun, and sold the Smith & Wesson to a neighboring farmer. No doubt he thought the .38 was too dangerous for me. He had owned the shotgun since new. He obtained it from a neighbor who was short on cash. The neighbor, a fellow coal miner bought the shotgun on credit from as Tennessee Ernie Ford sang 'the company store'. Although my father lost his right hand at just above the wrist in a mining accident (the accident was caused by a careless miner/ my father a mine foreman always said accidents are caused, hunted with that shotgun by laying the forearm on his right forearm, shouldering the stock into his left shoulder, he was naturally right handed. He hunted small game through out KY, and MI with that shotgun. Those shotguns are time machines to better times. These are dangerous times not because of guns, to the contrary, these are dangerous times because Leftists are gaining, and using their power (deceit, &criminality) to destroy this US. In past days I would say that I don't know what else to do except vote against them. I dread how far these Leftist will try to push those of us who support the Constitution. I absolutely expect this comment to be deleted, I recommend that you find Newtube.com...
Got one.....circa 1955....Light 12 Cut 5 inches off the barrel, installed a magazine extension and added a flashlight. Now it's a Browning A-8.... Home defense 😊❤😊
I own a 1971 Auto 5 for the same reasons. I love the genius of the mechanics involved in the design. and the Iconic profile of the hump back. there's nothing better
Excellent video, thank you very much! I just recent inherited my grandfather's 1967 Auto 5 (Magnum Twelve) and the craftsmanship is incredible to me. The speed load system is still a really cool feature I think, the whole design is just so efficient.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I bought mine for $165.00 new in 1967, has probably been shot 200,000 times. Still waiting for the first malfunction. The best semi-auto ever made in my opinion.
Thanks for making these videos. I recently discovered your channel and really enjoy watching your videos. I have several of the same guns you have made videos about, but you know much more about them than I do! I appreciate the education.
I am humbled by your kind words. Thank you for taking the time. For years, no, decades I met so many great gun people all over the world. I often wondered what it is about guns that makes them so interesting and cherished. I know they last, they are always of value and they often reflect the level of freedom that any given country has. They also say a lot about design and manufacturing and the ability of the people/nation that designed/builds them. I guess there is a special meaning in all those things : ) Anyway, I keep on learning. The very best to you.
My friend's father passed and he had tons and I mean tons of rifles and shotguns that my friend was interested in selling. I got a sweet 16 and an a5 12 Gauge for a couple hundred dollars about a week ago.
Thanks to your advice, I just got a Browning A5, a 1975 Belgian made Magnum Twelve. I can see why the military adopted them: it's built like a tank. I never fully appreciated what a formidable and modern weapon J. Browning created. Thank's again!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Before I started reading the comments, I started to say something similar. As I read the comments, I came across your comment, you summed it up perfectly
I own an A5 32" magnum. It was a gift from my brother in law while in a rehab hospital for four months after a botched spine operation. Which left me paralyzed from q neck down. Working hard to walk again and deer season coming I signed out on my wife's birthday. A week later my father drug me in A wheelchair onto the woods to hunt. My new Browning in my lap . So this gun will never leave me till I'm gone. Then my daughter will own it. I have taken so many deer and ducks I can't count them. All one shot kills with either number 4 buck or #1 buckshot. One at over 85yards running. Twice getting two at a time during for days. Being crippled I was a steady sander with deer clubs, when my gun barked they knew meat was down. The called me sergeant slaughter a nickname I accepted. Great guns for sure we'll made and worth every penny. My other is the Remington model 11 12gauge 28" imp mod. Rabbits and pheasants I loved to hunt but all small game didn't get away from her. Thanks
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Hello Sir, It is a cold wintery day in Michigan and I am sitting next to the fire reviewing and enjoying your videos. Especially this one regarding the Browning Auto 5. When I first saw this video I had never seen an Auto 5 and then afterwards I researched and set out to add to my John Moses Browning creations. I was lucky enough to acquire both Belgium Made an Auto 5 in 12 Guage and a Sweet 16 in of course16 Guage. These are wonderful guns and they in very prestine condition. Thank you again for your time, your efforts, and your videos that enlighten and educate us in the firearm collectors community. Sincerely, Rick Mansberger Redmond Sports Company
Hi Rick - you have amazing luck - the 16 is getting so hard to find! Well done. And both made in Belgium - I hope you buy lottery tickets : ) Thank you for the good and supportive words for my channel. It gladdens me to know there are collectors, law enforcement personnel, soldiers, sailors and too many other people from all walks of life around the world (too many for me to remember) that responsibly own, use and value firearms around the world. I appreciate you being here.
Keep well, always clean, no rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Thank you sir , it was your video that made me aware of this fine shotgun and now I have a fine example for my collection as well ,, A great channel that we all enjoy in my family 👍👍👍👍👍
I have my dads 1951 auto 5, had a million rounds through it and all it's ever needed was a firing pin replaced around the mid 90's, great gun good video.
What brand of ammo do you use mine had some trouble cycling with it's shells about 30 rounds in it's a new gun for me but a pass down in my family. The A5 I have is a supposed older model before FN around 1940s
I like the way you talk about the mechanics of the pieces with no histrionics. Some of the guys on TH-cam get a little wild in their dissertations. Excellent video, sir.
Hi Kenneth - Thank you and I like that word : histrionics. I know for sure that over decades of collecting the countless gun people I met and know were and are such fine people; family minded and good men and women - thinkers and doers and every kind of interesting. The media and movies and crime make it seem otherwise - but in my experience gun people are the salt of the earth. I guess some of the Tube channels try hard to entertain - I just thought I'd say what I know and appear with all my faults and failings for a few minutes, now and then, for the people that I consider my friends - in every part of the world.
Thnx for this Browning A5 history and review . Enjoyed it very much . I just recently purchased a 12 gauge Savage 720 which is a basic prototype of this Browning in very nice condition for $ 220 here in Massachusetts .Cannot wait to try it out on the range !
To my eyes, the A-5 was and is the most beautiful shotgun ever made. I had a 16 gauge first, you had to press the button in order load the mag. tube on that particular gun. Since then I've had many 20 gauge and 12 gauge A-5's as well as their 3" magnum version. Putting extra governor rings on the end of the spring followed by the friction ring enabled recoil control. Didn't have that option with any gas guns.
Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Good video. I ended up with two of these from an uncle who was letting go of his shotgun collection. My Browning A5 was made in 1941, in the Remington factory in Ilion NY. The Germans had invaded Fabrique Nationale in Belgium, so Browning allowed Remington to take over production. My second one is the Remington branded version called "The Sportsman". It was also made in 1941 in Ilion NY. Both are excellent guns. And I feel lucky to have them in my collection.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have two A-5, one is 26 improved the other is 30 full choke. I bought the guns new in the 60’s for 200 each, have hunted with them every year until 2000, then started hunting only couple times a year, quail and pheasant. Love the guns, have other shotguns stack barrels and gas operated shotguns, but still use my brownie’s.
Hi Floyd - Great buys - $200. ! And that was probably the average price. They have gone up in value so much! And if inflation continues who knows - they might it 2K each.
There is no better shotgun for trap in my opinion. That flat back receiver is amazing for target aquisistion. It feels so much more natural to my eye than a Rem or Mossbergs ramped reciever. Not to mention it also works as an extended sight radius.
I inherited by late father's 1956 Standard 12. Refinish stock and forearm in boiled linseed oil - best finish for rifle/shotgun! The serial number was stamped inside the stock.
Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
2 guns I really like is the auto 5.Browning and the Remington 1100,, I own both. Both are very reliable guns. In my experience. Hunted ever thing to deer to dove with them
Had one which belonged to my grand grandfather who was in the army & received it from the army as an retirement present or gift have use it for hunting & its outstanding love it 😊
Dear Mike I feel like I should address you so.ive been following your channel for a good long while now I have a Belgium made a5 that I picked up for a song It had a Cutts compensator which I immediately had cut off and had a gold bead put up front and in the middle.although large an excellent small game getter .I ordered a barrel and it is an excellent goose producer .2 3/4 mind you You cannot go wrong with an a5 Remingtons included I sleep with mine ño choketubes I sleep very well thanks
Thank you for sharing your vast gun collection and knowledge with many of us who can only dream of having the many guns you show. It's sad to see so many haters who want to remove and destroy these pieces of history and heirlooms. Could you do a video comparing the Remington 11, 11-48, Sportsman 58 and 1100? It would be very interesting to many who own/owned them. Keep up the excellent videos.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have a question sir. What's the purpose of the small holes in the bottom on each side of the receiver? I can only guess they're for flexibility of the steel during recoil to prevent damaging. Please help!! And by the way, I've been influenced by you to start collecting Browning shotguns. So far I own a light 12 A5 and a 12 gauge superposed, and a 20 gauge A5. All made in Belgium from 1952-1972. They are beautiful and the pride of my collection. Thank you!
Hi Tony - That is a great start - the Light 12 A 5 is a classic and one of the most incredible designs of all time - simply remarkable that Browning (the man) was able to conceive of all the parts - as well as how they all work together. The 20 is probably the best A5 and the Superposed to many is the top O/U. The holes are for punch access to remove pins for disassembly - if I'm thinking of the correct holes. All the best to you.
Browning guns are worthy to be collected, also other brands’ old guns do. Keep old guns with a good way, always clean them and be not rusty, they are more precious than the new, some museums collect old guns and treat them as “antiques”, they are not surplus. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them. Just keep the guns as you can.
Tony Westbrook great 👍! Up to now, what’s I know, generally for countries even some do strict restrictions of guns, people can be allowed to keep their family’s guns inherited; except some totalitarian country / area would be unknown. There’s no political concerned, basically people want democracy, freedom and human right at all, also these can be accepted and should be.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns paid 450... not sure if thats a good deal or not. It doesn't have the speedload option... you have to push the button on the side to load shells.
Enjoy and appreciate all your videos. Have you ever featured another Browning design, sold in the early 20th century to Stevens,(I have read 1904 and also1909) the pump action "double hump" model 520? I have 2, a 12 ga 30" barrel with "suicide" saftey made before 1928, and a 16 Gauge Western Field model 30 "Ranger" saftey button behind the trigger guard. Heavy well made guns with a unique take down method.
Hi Martin - I don't think I made a video on those - I have a hunch there is one in my gun haul video; but I'm not certain. I'll keep an eye out for one and make a video. Thanks for suggesting!
Keep well, always clean, no rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Sometimes anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Remington 11s are Much less expensive. I always remember the first time I saw one is in use was in the Movie “The Mechanic” with Charles Bronson and Jan Michael Vincent where they were shooting clay pigeons with them.
I have. A5 12 ga made in 1903 in mint condition . It belonged to my father who got it from his father my grandfather. I own it now. It will remain in my bloodline via my estate in Trust.
Great 👍 Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Hey Firefox, I'm west Australian,I have a old straight grip Belgium Browing in 26" no frills ,no magazine cut off family gun ,on a collectors licence now due to our gun laws , my question is us yours straight grip with safety forward of trigger .cheers
Just bought one, you're right, a great gun, and it shoots nice.The only thing is it has a Poly-choke, I have to check that out on a paper target to see if it actually works. Geat video, thanks for the info.
Keep it well, always clean, be not rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them, just keep and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
It’s another story. When I was young, people always called full auto, it was meant for shotgun; the later, people wanted to distinguish it from auto rifle (especially for military), it’s really full auto; so people changed the call to “semi auto”. It’s a really nice gun. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Keep old guns with a good way, always clean up, no rusty, it’s more precious than the new. Some museums collect old guns with very high prices, they treat old guns as “antique”, not surplus.
USOG Old guns would be passed to kid as family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, we still keep well, don’t listen to them.
Once again, always like your videos and I am trying to get through your backlog. Question, are all the older Remington, Savage and Browning A-5 variants equal in operation and functionality? Also I know you have a tons of requests but any chance on a Wards Western Field Model 30/Stevens 520/620 and even weirder video request on a Marlin 1898. To me the shotguns of today are looking too cookie cutter compared to back then.
Hi Hunter - the Auto-5 and variants are about the same - the system of the original was not too difficult to copy and even with changes - such as the Savage copy - the results were excellent. I'm not aware of any failed copies. I'll gladly make a video on the Wards - just have to get one in studio. Thanks for the note.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Hi Rupert - I'm not sure there were any factory rifled A5s - but it is possible. Some aftermarket rifles barrels were made for the A% - maybe it was one of those.
I’ve noticed shooting clay pigeons that I need to ‘cover’ the bird, or hold it at 12 o’clock. Unlike a ‘trap’ gun, holding at 6 o’clock. Is this true for the Auto-5?
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I found my Light Twenty and it is a Ducks Unlimited engraved model. It was made in Japan in 1990 so the barrel can handle Steel (must hunt with no-lead shot) and lead shot for Trap & Skeet. Are you familiar with Art's Gun Shop in Missouri? They specialize in Browning Shotguns, especially the Auto-5 models. Pricey but many guns to choose from.
The fact is - unless another propellent other than smokeless powder is created, all self loading guns will be based on Browning's principles in one form or another -
Great video, thank you. I am having trouble identifying what class or model my A5 is. I believe it is a Super Alleige Chrome with gold inlay, year 1960, with a Grade 1 detail. The serial numbers are also gold inlay. They are 60 23525. There is also a larger 1 above those serial numbers. If there is anyone that has more information on this then please help me out. Thank you
I love your videos. You are very well spoken. Some many videos open with “What’s up guys?” with heavy metal background music. I found a 1963 Light 20 in a gunshop I frequent on display that had only been fired once. When the owner died his collection was given to this shop to liquidate. They told the price of the gun was $1250.00 and 3 collectors were actively interested in it.
The gunshop owner asked me what I wanted it for. I told him I intended to shoot it every chance I had. He said the gun is yours. He also said he hated collectors. I’ve kept my promise and shoot it regularly.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do buy back or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
If I came across one in 20 ga, I think I'd scoop it up. Then again, how many shotguns does a guy need? Could be wrong, but think Daiwa made them, too. I don't know whether you shoot yours, but, depending on the loads you use, you may have to replace the springs. The barrel seems easier to move than it should be...or you're really strong.
Hi wholeNwon - : ) I took out the spring. And thanks for mentioning the Daiwa - there were other Japanese copies and they were beautifully made! I'll make a video when I find them again. Thanks for the suggestion.
The Japanese ones were made by miroku. The a5 was made in Belgium by fn until the mid 1970s. Miroku made them until they were discontinued by browning in 1999. Some a5 aficionados will tell you the Belgian ones are way better. I own a Belgian 1969 made one and its fantastic.....but I've handled the Japanese made ones and they are also quite nice.
@@jimlacefield7176 Thanks. I just looked it up and the Daiwa clone was called the "500". Here's a link to some comments on the topic: www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=110995
Jim Lacefield Keep well, always clean, not rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Please do a video in follow up to the A5 related to the Buck Special slug gun. Evidently you could buy a slug barrel from Browning, but that did not make your Browning A5 a “Buck Special”. A buck special Browning A5 had special engraving. Do you know this to be true? I am trying to learn more about the Buck special and decide if I want to drop the money for a collectible. As I have dug into this it seems to be a fascinating subject. Thank you for what you do!
Fascinating for sure. I checked with my A5 collector friend and he said he is not aware of a special engraving for the Buck Special. I had one and the engraving was the same as any - but it came with 2 barrels so maybe it was not a "Buck Special" only. I hope I find another "Buck" - and if I do - I'll make a video. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
I love mine it's an old 3" mag with a 30" barrel it's killed so many deer that was the way my family hunted way back they didn't use rifles every body had their trusty shotguns . I don't believe I want to put steel shot through this one . I can't get mine to cycle 2 3/4 " field loads 2 3/4 mag and 3" only
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns THANKS! Grandfathers 2 9/16 16ga, since I was not going to sell it and the shells were very much unattainable back in the 90's I had my very competent gunsmith convert to 2 3/4. That shotgun would put slugs into 2 inches at 100, craziest thing I ever saw. Only a total of 10 slugs ever fired because a newbie shotgun owner,me, did not realize that may not be good to shoot a 2 3/4 inch slug out of a 2 9/16 barrel, this Way back in 71. Heck , No one had any reference material back then. 13 year old kid getting ready to go hunting with Family up in Brandon VT on the old family farm. Thanks for a terrific channel!
Hi Bob - I was shooting my Mossberg 500 last weekend - I didn't miss much - and what I misses - was me - not the gun. I hope you get that A-5 - but if you don't - your Mossberg is just fine my friend. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I made some calls to the local shops around here and the only one I could find had a slug barrel and rifle sights which I did not want, and it was priced too high but then I remembered that the gunsmith I've used before had wall full of old guns for sale, and I called him. He said he had 7 or 8 of them for sale and I liked his prices, but before I could get over there to pick one out my truck had to go in the shop. I'll get one eventually though. Love your videos.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Drop the bolt on an A-5 for Remington 11 and someone will ask 'who just slammed the Swiss safe closed.' Drop the bolt on the new crap, sounds like you got run over by a truck load of empty beer cans. JMO
Hi Louis - fair comment and they do kick; yet a lot of hunters don't mind. I find that when I'm bundles up for cold waterfowling, I don't even notice recoil - maybe just me.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Certainly a winter-grade outfit will dampen felt recoil, but in the 113yrs since the Auto-5's introduction there have been technology advances to employ gas as the source of energy to power the action/operating system as well as diminish felt recoil. One such method is an adjustable gas port to "tune" the operating system to different "strength" shotshells. Another is the Beretta/Benelli/Franchi/Stoeger "inertia-drive" system. It is a simple, 3-part system with no user-adjustable features. This system works well with shotshells from 2 3/4" to 3 1/2", from light to heavy shot loads. The Auto-5 was the first semi-automatic shotgun, and at the time an engineering marvel for a shotgun, but its' basic design is almost 120yrs. old. The Browning Auto-5 ended production in 1968.
It is a nice shotgun..but it's recoil is not for most shooters..Magumn loads will kick the hell out of most shooters...I have 3 of them...and do not shoot them any more...Beretta has the best System for low recoil...
It may not be so seriously. But anyway, keep it with a good way, always clean without rusty. It’s more precious than the new. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, it’s not surplus. Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them, just keep it well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
This is not a shotgun you want bouncing around in your duck boat. Buy a piece of crap Mossberg if that's what you want. I have a sweet sixteen and a 20 gauge, both Belgian made and both flawless operators.
Hi Core - I don't think it is a special version; people just install brakes at different barrel lengths. I hope I'm answering your question. The Auto 5 is a shotgun; maybe you're thinking of a rifle.
The auto 5 is a tried and true classic. My Mother worked at a sporting goods store in 1970, and the store owner let her put an auto 5 back for my Dads Christmas present that year. She paid on it every week for most of that year without him knowing. I was just small, but I remember him being so surprised after she told him to look in the closet on Christmas morning, and he pulled out that big (to me) black cardboard box, with the gold writing on it.
He was amazed that she saved enough money to actually buy it without him knowing. 175.00 in 1970 was a lot of money. Fast forward 50 Christmas's later, and he still has that old auto 5,
and is just as proud of it, as the Christmas Morning, he pulled it from the closet. It has took a lot of birds and small game for him over the years, took hams, turkeys and Beef, as prizes in local still target shoots. it has Worked flawlessly for him, and served him well.
A meaningful story Slick; if people thought differently about guns - your story could be turned into a movie of the week. I'm glad the Auto 5 is still there - one of few things that still work.
Dad got one in '64. Now I have it. Cleaned after each use. Rabbits, grouse, pheasant, trap, skeet, for 55 years and uncounted thousands of rounds.
It still functions flawlessly. One day, my Son will inherit this fine shotgun.
This shotgun and the 1911 cement for all time the stellar reputation of John Browning, peace be upon him.
A perfect legacy shotgun from the mind of probably the greatest gun designer of all time.
I have several Browning A-5’s. I have shot the A-5’s for 50 years. Wonderful guns.
Ditto on that one! My dad purchased one for me for Christmas when I was 14 (1971). I not only have the one he gave to me, but I passed on his from Circa 1938 to my Son. I sometimes wonder what will happen to mine. They both shoot flawlessly and have never replaced a single part. Granted I don't get to shoot all that often but I know thousands of shells have passed through those chambers.
I plan on buying one. There's one at my local firearms dealer for about 550$ and it's in very nice condition, and very reasonably priced for what it is. They are more of an investment than anything else. One day, they won't be as common as they are now. Grab em while you can.
I'm from NZ & have just had my 1960 A5 fully restored. It's now like a brand new gun. They did a great job with the restoration.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Wonderful gun. J.M. Browning was a true genius. Thanks for the video.
The most influential gun designer of the 20th century.
I have my great uncles he bought it in the 50's he hunted with it until the 80's and now my son hunts with it . It has never failed never misfired not once in almost 70 years John Browning may be on to something here
Absolutely phenomenal shotgun well ahead of its time imo. I have 2 Belgian made Browning A5s, 1 being a sweet 16 and the other a light 12.
You're right - amazing shotgun - good on you for knowing and buying
Great video, great shotgun (by the way, I'm Fred). This past Fall I traveled to Missouri on vacation, brought my auto 5 along which I have taken more game than any other gun from rabbit, squirrel, all sorts of birds except waterfowl (I've never hunted waterfowl), lots of deer. I stopped at Art's gun Shop. He rebuilt the operating system. I was well pleased. I was about 15 when my father gave me that shotgun. The only guns he had at the time was the Browning Auto5, and a Smith & Wesson .38 revolver. He gave me the shotgun, and sold the Smith & Wesson to a neighboring farmer. No doubt he thought the .38 was too dangerous for me. He had owned the shotgun since new. He obtained it from a neighbor who was short on cash. The neighbor, a fellow coal miner bought the shotgun on credit from as Tennessee Ernie Ford sang 'the company store'. Although my father lost his right hand at just above the wrist in a mining accident (the accident was caused by a careless miner/ my father a mine foreman always said accidents are caused, hunted with that shotgun by laying the forearm on his right forearm, shouldering the stock into his left shoulder, he was naturally right handed. He hunted small game through out KY, and MI with that shotgun. Those shotguns are time machines to better times. These are dangerous times not because of guns, to the contrary, these are dangerous times because Leftists are gaining, and using their power (deceit, &criminality) to destroy this US. In past days I would say that I don't know what else to do except vote against them. I dread how far these Leftist will try to push those of us who support the Constitution. I absolutely expect this comment to be deleted, I recommend that you find Newtube.com...
I hear you Brother.
Yep 😢
Got one.....circa 1955....Light 12
Cut 5 inches off the barrel, installed a magazine extension and added a flashlight. Now it's a Browning A-8....
Home defense 😊❤😊
Fantastic!
I own a 1971 Auto 5 for the same reasons. I love the genius of the mechanics involved in the design. and the Iconic profile of the hump back. there's nothing better
Always wanted one of these, what a beautiful and elegant firearm
I hope you buy one.
I have one
Excellent video, thank you very much! I just recent inherited my grandfather's 1967 Auto 5 (Magnum Twelve) and the craftsmanship is incredible to me. The speed load system is still a really cool feature I think, the whole design is just so efficient.
Magnificent gun to inherit and it will only go up in value. Thanks for the good word.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I bought mine for $165.00 new in 1967, has probably been shot 200,000 times. Still waiting for the first malfunction. The best semi-auto ever made in my opinion.
Wow !
Thanks for making these videos. I recently discovered your channel and really enjoy watching your videos. I have several of the same guns you have made videos about, but you know much more about them than I do! I appreciate the education.
I am humbled by your kind words. Thank you for taking the time. For years, no, decades I met so many great gun people all over the world. I often wondered what it is about guns that makes them so interesting and cherished. I know they last, they are always of value and they often reflect the level of freedom that any given country has. They also say a lot about design and manufacturing and the ability of the people/nation that designed/builds them. I guess there is a special meaning in all those things : ) Anyway, I keep on learning. The very best to you.
My friend's father passed and he had tons and I mean tons of rifles and shotguns that my friend was interested in selling. I got a sweet 16 and an a5 12 Gauge for a couple hundred dollars about a week ago.
I have my Great Uncle’s Father’s 1913 model 11 My Great Uncle Bud was an amazing man. He was the Mayor of Bonham TX.
Thanks to your advice, I just got a Browning A5, a 1975 Belgian made Magnum Twelve. I can see why the military adopted them: it's built like a tank. I never fully appreciated what a formidable and modern weapon J. Browning created. Thank's again!
You're most welcome and good shooting!
Auto 5's wear in, not out.👍 A well used and loved Auto 5 is a thing of beauty! John M Browning was a master!
One of my all time favorite firearms. The feel of it is so unique.
To me - they are time machines - take you back to a simpler and better time.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Before I started reading the comments, I started to say something similar. As I read the comments, I came across your comment, you summed it up perfectly
I own an A5 32" magnum. It was a gift from my brother in law while in a rehab hospital for four months after a botched spine operation. Which left me paralyzed from q neck down. Working hard to walk again and deer season coming I signed out on my wife's birthday. A week later my father drug me in A wheelchair onto the woods to hunt. My new Browning in my lap . So this gun will never leave me till I'm gone. Then my daughter will own it. I have taken so many deer and ducks I can't count them. All one shot kills with either number 4 buck or #1 buckshot. One at over 85yards running. Twice getting two at a time during for days. Being crippled I was a steady sander with deer clubs, when my gun barked they knew meat was down. The called me sergeant slaughter a nickname I accepted. Great guns for sure we'll made and worth every penny. My other is the Remington model 11 12gauge 28" imp mod. Rabbits and pheasants I loved to hunt but all small game didn't get away from her. Thanks
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Beautiful old gun and very professionally done video. You are very personable and make a good presenter. Please make more videos.
Thanks Chris. Your words mean a lot to me. I'm going to making more this coming week.
Hello Sir,
It is a cold wintery day in Michigan and I am sitting next to the fire reviewing and enjoying your videos.
Especially this one regarding the Browning Auto 5. When I first saw this video I had never seen an Auto 5 and then afterwards I researched and set out to add to my John Moses Browning creations.
I was lucky enough to acquire both Belgium Made an Auto 5 in 12 Guage and a Sweet 16 in of course16 Guage.
These are wonderful guns and they in very prestine condition.
Thank you again for your time, your efforts, and your videos that enlighten and educate us in the firearm collectors community.
Sincerely,
Rick Mansberger
Redmond Sports Company
Hi Rick - you have amazing luck - the 16 is getting so hard to find! Well done. And both made in Belgium - I hope you buy lottery tickets : ) Thank you for the good and supportive words for my channel. It gladdens me to know there are collectors, law enforcement personnel, soldiers, sailors and too many other people from all walks of life around the world (too many for me to remember) that responsibly own, use and value firearms around the world. I appreciate you being here.
Keep well, always clean, no rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Thank you sir , it was your video that made me aware of this fine shotgun and now I have a fine example for my collection as well ,, A great channel that we all enjoy in my family 👍👍👍👍👍
I'm so grateful to you and I'm glad your family enjoys as well. Super that you have a Auto 5 - such a historic and fascinating shotgun!
im surprised that your channel isnt bigger!! excellent content and keep up the great work!
Thanks Matt - words like that keep me going : )
I have my dads 1951 auto 5, had a million rounds through it and all it's ever needed was a firing pin replaced around the mid 90's, great gun good video.
Remarkable Bob - goes to show how excellent the design is - as you know.
What brand of ammo do you use mine had some trouble cycling with it's shells about 30 rounds in it's a new gun for me but a pass down in my family. The A5 I have is a supposed older model before FN around 1940s
I like the way you talk about the mechanics of the pieces with no histrionics. Some of the guys on TH-cam get a little wild in their dissertations. Excellent video, sir.
Hi Kenneth - Thank you and I like that word : histrionics. I know for sure that over decades of collecting the countless gun people I met and know were and are such fine people; family minded and good men and women - thinkers and doers and every kind of interesting. The media and movies and crime make it seem otherwise - but in my experience gun people are the salt of the earth. I guess some of the Tube channels try hard to entertain - I just thought I'd say what I know and appear with all my faults and failings for a few minutes, now and then, for the people that I consider my friends - in every part of the world.
Thnx for this Browning A5 history and review . Enjoyed it very much . I just recently purchased a 12 gauge Savage 720 which is a basic prototype of this Browning in very nice condition for $ 220 here in Massachusetts .Cannot wait to try it out on the range !
You're most welcome. Very hard to find the Savage in high condition; I'm glad you purchased it. I have one and find it excellent. Good shooting!
To my eyes, the A-5 was and is the most beautiful shotgun ever made. I had a 16 gauge first, you had to press the button in order load the mag. tube on that particular gun. Since then I've had many 20 gauge and 12 gauge A-5's as well as their 3" magnum version. Putting extra governor rings on the end of the spring followed by the friction ring enabled recoil control. Didn't have that option with any gas guns.
I didn't know that Patrick - had no idea about the extra governor rings. I agree there is nothing quite like the Auto 5.
Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Good video. I ended up with two of these from an uncle who was letting go of his shotgun collection. My Browning A5 was made in 1941, in the Remington factory in Ilion NY. The Germans had invaded Fabrique Nationale in Belgium, so Browning allowed Remington to take over production.
My second one is the Remington branded version called "The Sportsman". It was also made in 1941 in Ilion NY.
Both are excellent guns. And I feel lucky to have them in my collection.
You are lucky Michael T - very fine shotguns!
@john thonig MODEL 11
MODEL 11
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have two A-5, one is 26 improved the other is 30 full choke. I bought the guns new in the 60’s for 200 each, have hunted with them every year until 2000, then started hunting only couple times a year, quail and pheasant. Love the guns, have other shotguns stack barrels and gas operated shotguns, but still use my brownie’s.
Hi Floyd - Great buys - $200. ! And that was probably the average price. They have gone up in value so much! And if inflation continues who knows - they might it 2K each.
Have you fire a slug in your full chock barrel ?
There is no better shotgun for trap in my opinion. That flat back receiver is amazing for target aquisistion. It feels so much more natural to my eye than a Rem or Mossbergs ramped reciever. Not to mention it also works as an extended sight radius.
@@acbulgin2 lol. I indeed fucked that one up somehow!
Indeed! Such a great iconic semi auto
Still the best IMHO
I inherited by late father's 1956 Standard 12. Refinish stock and forearm in boiled linseed oil - best finish for rifle/shotgun! The serial number was stamped inside the stock.
Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
2 guns I really like is the auto 5.Browning and the Remington 1100,, I own both. Both are very reliable guns. In my experience. Hunted ever thing to deer to dove with them
So nice.
I'll Always Treasure my Brownings.
They are treasures
Had one which belonged to my grand grandfather who was in the army & received it from the army as an retirement present or gift have use it for hunting & its outstanding love it 😊
Dear Mike I feel like I should address you so.ive been following your channel for a good long while now
I have a Belgium made a5 that I picked up for a song
It had a Cutts compensator which I immediately had cut off and had a gold bead put up front and in the middle.although large an excellent small game getter .I ordered a barrel and it is an excellent goose producer .2 3/4 mind you
You cannot go wrong with an a5 Remingtons included
I sleep with mine ño choketubes
I sleep very well thanks
Fantastic shotgun! Thanks for being here and your kind words!
NEVER Boring my Friend! Good One!
Such a great underrated channel! I have an older model with the forward trigger guard safety as well. Wonderful shotguns indeed.
Hard to beat Peter - glad you have one of the especially scarce ones.
Thank you for sharing your vast gun collection and knowledge with many of us who can only dream of having the many guns you show. It's sad to see so many haters who want to remove and destroy these pieces of history and heirlooms. Could you do a video comparing the Remington 11, 11-48, Sportsman 58 and 1100? It would be very interesting to many who own/owned them. Keep up the excellent videos.
Thank you and I'll try. I have the 1100 and hope to find an 11-48.
Pepper C I have a model 11 built in 1913. It was my Great Uncle Bud’s Father’s and I’m very proud to own it now.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have one just like that my daddy bought new for 125 dollars around 1950
That's a keeper : )
I got one from 1928 from fabric national 12 gauge all still in buitiful shape
The gun that the guy is holding is a Grade II, early to mid 1930s. I wonder if he even knew that. Nobody else noticed and commented either.
My Dad just gave me his A-5. I'm going down to his home to get it before he changes his mind.
Good call and great Dad : )
I have a question sir. What's the purpose of the small holes in the bottom on each side of the receiver? I can only guess they're for flexibility of the steel during recoil to prevent damaging. Please help!! And by the way, I've been influenced by you to start collecting Browning shotguns. So far I own a light 12 A5 and a 12 gauge superposed, and a 20 gauge A5. All made in Belgium from 1952-1972. They are beautiful and the pride of my collection. Thank you!
Hi Tony - That is a great start - the Light 12 A 5 is a classic and one of the most incredible designs of all time - simply remarkable that Browning (the man) was able to conceive of all the parts - as well as how they all work together. The 20 is probably the best A5 and the Superposed to many is the top O/U. The holes are for punch access to remove pins for disassembly - if I'm thinking of the correct holes. All the best to you.
Browning guns are worthy to be collected, also other brands’ old guns do.
Keep old guns with a good way, always clean them and be not rusty, they are more precious than the new, some museums collect old guns and treat them as “antiques”, they are not surplus.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them. Just keep the guns as you can.
@@tonylipton4068 Oh yes, I have 5 or 6 family guns from the past and they haven't lost any sentimental value. Won't sell them for love or money.
Tony Westbrook great 👍! Up to now, what’s I know, generally for countries even some do strict restrictions of guns, people can be allowed to keep their family’s guns inherited; except some totalitarian country / area would be unknown.
There’s no political concerned, basically people want democracy, freedom and human right at all, also these can be accepted and should be.
A true classic, love mine
Just picked up a 1953 Belgian with the FN stock plate intact.
Some people have all the luck! : ) Good on you.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns paid 450... not sure if thats a good deal or not. It doesn't have the speedload option... you have to push the button on the side to load shells.
Enjoy and appreciate all your videos. Have you ever featured another Browning design, sold in the early 20th century to Stevens,(I have read 1904 and also1909) the pump action "double hump" model 520? I have 2, a 12 ga 30" barrel with "suicide" saftey made before 1928, and a 16 Gauge Western Field model 30 "Ranger" saftey button behind the trigger guard. Heavy well made guns with a unique take down method.
Hi Martin - I don't think I made a video on those - I have a hunch there is one in my gun haul video; but I'm not certain. I'll keep an eye out for one and make a video. Thanks for suggesting!
Keep well, always clean, no rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus.
Sometimes anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Remington 11s are Much less expensive. I always remember the first time I saw one is in use was in the Movie “The Mechanic” with Charles Bronson and Jan Michael Vincent where they were shooting clay pigeons with them.
I have. A5 12 ga made in 1903 in mint condition . It belonged to my father who got it from his father my grandfather. I own it now. It will remain in my bloodline via my estate in Trust.
Perfect heirloom - a different kind of gem.
Great 👍
Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Is your gun like this one in this video (with suicide safty )? Do you fire slug ?
Hey Firefox, I'm west Australian,I have a old straight grip Belgium Browing in 26" no frills ,no magazine cut off family gun ,on a collectors licence now due to our gun laws , my question is us yours straight grip with safety forward of trigger .cheers
Pops had one, my brother got a hold of it around mid 1970 shot tell few years back barrel
finally wore out .
Hi Billy - Glad someone gets to shoot a lot!
Just bought one, you're right, a great gun, and it shoots nice.The only thing is it has a Poly-choke, I have to check that out on a paper target to see if it actually works. Geat video, thanks for the info.
Keep it well, always clean, be not rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them, just keep and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Im working on my 7th one right now love these guns
I have one for sale a light twenty.. not sure what place to list it?
@@slick777go gunbroker
Question, is it possible to shoot steel shot through the older Belgium made A5s without damaging the barrel?
Hi Greg - I can't speak for all the others but all 4 of mine had no problem digesting steel shot.
my dads fav and my fav i call them full auto because it pull the trigger for you when the barrel goes back to battery
Hi Mike - I didn't know this - I'll have to try.
It’s another story. When I was young, people always called full auto, it was meant for shotgun; the later, people wanted to distinguish it from auto rifle (especially for military), it’s really full auto; so people changed the call to “semi auto”.
It’s a really nice gun. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new, not surplus.
Keep well, always clean, no rusty, and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
Keep old guns with a good way, always clean up, no rusty, it’s more precious than the new. Some museums collect old guns with very high prices, they treat old guns as “antique”, not surplus.
You're right Tony
USOG Old guns would be passed to kid as family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, we still keep well, don’t listen to them.
Do you have any videos on the Remington Model 11?
Once again, always like your videos and I am trying to get through your backlog. Question, are all the older Remington, Savage and Browning A-5 variants equal in operation and functionality? Also I know you have a tons of requests but any chance on a Wards Western Field Model 30/Stevens 520/620 and even weirder video request on a Marlin 1898. To me the shotguns of today are looking too cookie cutter compared to back then.
Hi Hunter - the Auto-5 and variants are about the same - the system of the original was not too difficult to copy and even with changes - such as the Savage copy - the results were excellent. I'm not aware of any failed copies. I'll gladly make a video on the Wards - just have to get one in studio. Thanks for the note.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I once examined one,and I`m sure it had a rifled barrel,is that possible? I know it had a very long barrel.
Hi Rupert - I'm not sure there were any factory rifled A5s - but it is possible. Some aftermarket rifles barrels were made for the A% - maybe it was one of those.
It`s a puzzle,I must see if I can track it down again.
The deer slug barrell for Auto 5 is rifled. The sights are like a rifle too
A5 buck special came from the factory rifled. Not a particularly long barrel though.
The a5 buck special from the factory was smooth bore with rifle style iron sights. I have one. Rifled barrels were available aftermarket though.
I don’t suppose you would know how to remove the magazine follower from a Japanese A5 magnum as mine won’t come out?
@3:08 no it's not "age 34" boring it's pure genius & new Browning can't match the quality today, sadly while im looking at my browning maxus 😞
I’ve noticed shooting clay pigeons that I need to ‘cover’ the bird, or hold it at 12 o’clock. Unlike a ‘trap’ gun, holding at 6 o’clock. Is this true for the Auto-5?
For me it is...that hump...
Love my Light Twelve and hope to get a Light Twenty soon.
Hope you find a Light Twenty - I've been keeping an eye out for a long time - no luck yet.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I found my Light Twenty and it is a Ducks Unlimited engraved model. It was made in Japan in 1990 so the barrel can handle Steel (must hunt with no-lead shot) and lead shot for Trap & Skeet. Are you familiar with Art's Gun Shop in Missouri? They specialize in Browning Shotguns, especially the Auto-5 models. Pricey but many guns to choose from.
So what’s the trigger on the front of the guard a safety
I've got a collection of old A-1 Auto A-5 Browning Shotguns would you be interested In buying them??
Have you fire a slug in this gun?( 12ga. Full chock, sucide safty modle)
The fact is - unless another propellent other than smokeless powder is created, all self loading guns will be based on Browning's principles in one form or another -
Hi Steve - I agree
My 12ga Browning's serial number indicates made in 1925. Place of mfg. says Ogden, Ut. on barrel. I can't find anything about it.
Great video, thank you. I am having trouble identifying what class or model my A5 is. I believe it is a Super Alleige Chrome with gold inlay, year 1960, with a Grade 1 detail. The serial numbers are also gold inlay. They are 60 23525. There is also a larger 1 above those serial numbers. If there is anyone that has more information on this then please help me out. Thank you
Late 60s Sears had them for $169.95.
Superposed was $360.
We need time machines : )
Beautiful gun. I have 4 of them.
I'm looking for a 20 Ga. - not so easy; these seem to be more and more desirable for collectors in all gauges.
I love your videos. You are very well spoken. Some many videos open with “What’s up guys?” with heavy metal background music. I found a 1963 Light 20 in a gunshop I frequent on display that had only been fired once. When the owner died his collection was given to this shop to liquidate. They told the price of the gun was $1250.00 and 3 collectors were actively interested in it.
The gunshop owner asked me what I wanted it for. I told him I intended to shoot it every chance I had. He said the gun is yours. He also said he hated collectors. I’ve kept my promise and shoot it regularly.
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do buy back or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
I have one just like that. What year is it?
I'll check - I think 1965.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I don't think yours is a 1965 model.
Your is equipped with the "suicide safety" so its probably pre 1953?
Sir have you ever fire a slug in your ( suicide safty modle)gun? ,
I think this one has a full chock barrel with rifleing inside near muzzle
If I came across one in 20 ga, I think I'd scoop it up. Then again, how many shotguns does a guy need? Could be wrong, but think Daiwa made them, too. I don't know whether you shoot yours, but, depending on the loads you use, you may have to replace the springs. The barrel seems easier to move than it should be...or you're really strong.
Hi wholeNwon - : ) I took out the spring. And thanks for mentioning the Daiwa - there were other Japanese copies and they were beautifully made! I'll make a video when I find them again. Thanks for the suggestion.
The Japanese ones were made by miroku. The a5 was made in Belgium by fn until the mid 1970s. Miroku made them until they were discontinued by browning in 1999. Some a5 aficionados will tell you the Belgian ones are way better. I own a Belgian 1969 made one and its fantastic.....but I've handled the Japanese made ones and they are also quite nice.
@@jimlacefield7176 Thanks. I just looked it up and the Daiwa clone was called the "500". Here's a link to some comments on the topic: www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=110995
Jim Lacefield Keep well, always clean, not rusty. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, more precious than the new. Keep well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
It sure sounds like a Auto 5 as the bolt closes
You bet Josh - another "it sounds like freedom" gun.
I will keep my 11-87 Remington..Thank you.😅
Could you do a vid on the Remington Model 11? Might be a short vid.
Will do - I have to find one : )
Please do a video in follow up to the A5 related to the Buck Special slug gun. Evidently you could buy a slug barrel from Browning, but that did not make your Browning A5 a “Buck Special”. A buck special Browning A5 had special engraving. Do you know this to be true?
I am trying to learn more about the Buck special and decide if I want to drop the money for a collectible. As I have dug into this it seems to be a fascinating subject.
Thank you for what you do!
Fascinating for sure. I checked with my A5 collector friend and he said he is not aware of a special engraving for the Buck Special. I had one and the engraving was the same as any - but it came with 2 barrels so maybe it was not a "Buck Special" only. I hope I find another "Buck" - and if I do - I'll make a video. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
I just bought back my uncles old a5
Bravo! Classic and best recoil S/A
He passed away 15 years ago i didn't have a fac so my aunt sold all his guns i found two bought one back@UnitedStatesOfGuns
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I love mine it's an old 3" mag with a 30" barrel it's killed so many deer that was the way my family hunted way back they didn't use rifles every body had their trusty shotguns . I don't believe I want to put steel shot through this one . I can't get mine to cycle 2 3/4 " field loads 2 3/4 mag and 3" only
Mine's from 1961 light 12
How much would you pay for one in 2021
$800. - up to $1100
anyone know how to determine what the choke is on a 1930 16ga? Thanks
Hi ed - I've owned several and they were all full choke.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns THANKS! Grandfathers 2 9/16 16ga, since I was not going to sell it and the shells were very much unattainable back in the 90's I had my very competent gunsmith convert to 2 3/4. That shotgun would put slugs into 2 inches at 100, craziest thing I ever saw. Only a total of 10 slugs ever fired because a newbie shotgun owner,me, did not realize that may not be good to shoot a 2 3/4 inch slug out of a 2 9/16 barrel, this Way back in 71. Heck , No one had any reference material back then. 13 year old kid getting ready to go hunting with Family up in Brandon VT on the old family farm. Thanks for a terrific channel!
I'm not a huge fan od semi auto shotguns, I've always loved my Mossberg pump, but I want an A-5 so bad.
Hi Bob - I was shooting my Mossberg 500 last weekend - I didn't miss much - and what I misses - was me - not the gun. I hope you get that A-5 - but if you don't - your Mossberg is just fine my friend. God Bless.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I made some calls to the local shops around here and the only one I could find had a slug barrel and rifle sights which I did not want, and it was priced too high but then I remembered that the gunsmith I've used before had wall full of old guns for sale, and I called him. He said he had 7 or 8 of them for sale and I liked his prices, but before I could get over there to pick one out my truck had to go in the shop. I'll get one eventually though. Love your videos.
I like to order me I stopped a sprain are the injected injected buds an automatic 1903 Browning A5 and the barrel
Some museums collect old guns as antiques, more precious than the new, not surplus. Keep well, always clean, no rusty, pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure, heirloom.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or enquirer or confiscation, don’t listen to them.
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I got one
Great shotgun to own.
Drop the bolt on an A-5 for Remington 11 and someone will ask 'who just slammed the Swiss safe closed.' Drop the bolt on the new crap, sounds like you got run over by a truck load of empty beer cans. JMO
Was a John M. Browning wonder in its' day...but the gas sys. "hits" too hard.
Hi Louis - fair comment and they do kick; yet a lot of hunters don't mind. I find that when I'm bundles up for cold waterfowling, I don't even notice recoil - maybe just me.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Certainly a winter-grade outfit will dampen felt recoil, but in the 113yrs since the Auto-5's introduction there have been technology advances to employ gas as the source of energy to power the action/operating system as well as diminish felt recoil.
One such method is an adjustable gas port to "tune" the operating system to different "strength" shotshells.
Another is the Beretta/Benelli/Franchi/Stoeger "inertia-drive" system.
It is a simple, 3-part system with no user-adjustable features.
This system works well with shotshells from 2 3/4" to 3 1/2", from light to heavy shot loads.
The Auto-5 was the first semi-automatic shotgun, and at the time an engineering marvel for a shotgun, but its' basic design is almost 120yrs. old.
The Browning Auto-5 ended production in 1968.
It is a nice shotgun..but it's recoil is not for most shooters..Magumn loads will kick the hell out of most shooters...I have 3 of them...and do not shoot them any more...Beretta has the best System for low recoil...
Hi Phil - I know what you mean - these can hit hard.
It may not be so seriously. But anyway, keep it with a good way, always clean without rusty. It’s more precious than the new. Some museums collect old guns as “antiques”, it’s not surplus.
Sometimes, anti-gun people convinced government to do “buy back” or confiscation, don’t listen to them, just keep it well and pass to kid, that’s family’s treasure.
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It doesn't matter if it's used take it out by it stop a bear and this rain that makes it black in other buildings thank you
Can’t shoot steel out of that browning
This is not a shotgun you want bouncing around in your duck boat. Buy a piece of crap Mossberg if that's what you want. I have a sweet sixteen and a 20 gauge, both Belgian made and both flawless operators.
It’s not uncommon. More around then you could imagine..
You're right - so many made - although not always for sale. I had a look at a 20 ga the other day - such a fine gun
I note that brake is not in sam eplace like other A5's. What version is that rifle?
Hi Core - I don't think it is a special version; people just install brakes at different barrel lengths. I hope I'm answering your question. The Auto 5 is a shotgun; maybe you're thinking of a rifle.