BROWNING A5

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GMK

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I just picked up a Browning A5 16 Ga. shotgun that is "new in the box" It appears to never have been assembled and is in pristine condition. I was told that it was made in the 1940's by Remington Arms. The receiver is marked "Browning" and has a four digit serial number with an "A" prefix. The barrel is marked "Browning Arms Co, St Louis" and is serial numbered the same as the receiver.

I would like to have some more information on it, and also an approximate value of the gun.

Thank You,
Gary

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Ok we need to do a little detective work as your description and info don't add up.

If it was made by Remington in the 1940s it would have a serial number of at least 229000 an upward. It would not be inscribed with what you indicate.

More info and pics would help. Also please tell us anything the seller told you about it.

Grouse
 
While I do agree with you, there were some unique and special model runs over the years that deviated from the normal numbering protocol.

And you're right ... need more info.
 
Grouse & Hidalgo,

Didn't get a lot of info with the gun. But the Browning name is on the side of the receiver and the serial number "A6XXX" is on the left side near the bottom. I will double check the markings on the barrel tomorrow and take some pictures and see if I can post them.

Thanks,

Gary
 
Grouse,

Got some new information. During WWII, 1940-1947 Browning contracted with Remington to build A5 shotguns in America, as Belgium was under Nazi control. According to the source this gun was made in Dec of 40 or Jan of 41. Man! It is five years older than me…….and in much better shape. There were about 14,000 of the 16 ga. made, not so rare, but in new condition, it should be collectable.

Gary
 
Grouse,

Got some new information. During WWII, 1940-1947 Browning contracted with Remington to build A5 shotguns in America, as Belgium was under Nazi control. According to the source this gun was made in Dec of 40 or Jan of 41. Man! It is five years older than me…….and in much better shape. There were about 14,000 of the 16 ga. made, not so rare, but in new condition, it should be collectable.

DON'T KNOW HOW I MANAGED TO POST THIS TWICE???

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Gary
 
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I hate to inform you of this, but that gun is too old to be handled or shot, and you should send it to me ASAP for proper disposal!!
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Good snag!!!
 
Originally Posted By: GMKGrouse,

Got some new information. During WWII, 1940-1947 Browning contracted with Remington to build A5 shotguns in America, as Belgium was under Nazi control. According to the source this gun was made in Dec of 40 or Jan of 41. Man! It is five years older than me…….and in much better shape. There were about 14,000 of the 16 ga. made, not so rare, but in new condition, it should be collectable.

Gary

What is the source of this info?

The "A" is the designation for 16 gauge using the serial number code scheme in use after Browning transferred production to Remington in 1940, so that part fits the era.

But the 4 digit serial number, I'm not sure about. The A prefix was in use all the way to 1953, but I thought it was with a 5-6 digit serial number, not a 4 digit.


This gentleman has done a lot of research on Brownings and the 16 gauge in particular. Here is a post where he lays out the conventions that I am framilliar with:
http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14912

Not saying your info is wrong, just would like to learn more if this is an authoritative source.

Grouse
 
Grant,

Thanks for the offer, very thoughtful, I might hang onto it for awhile.

Grouse,

Thanks for the link, can't have too much info.

Fish Bonz,

Thanks for the link, I've run into that info on Browning's site.

Gary
 
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