Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1968, 20 Gauge, 7lbs 1oz, Semi Auto, Choke .013, LOP 14 1/4",DAH 2 1/4", DAC 1 9/16"
Serial Number: 68Z 31958
What a great find we have here...a 50-year old Belgian Browning A-5 20ga. sn68Z 31958 made in 1968 that is new, unfired, no box. It has not been altered since leaving the factory with its 28" vent rib barrel retaining mirror bore, Modified choke, 100% factory blue on barrel, receiver, and trigger guard. 14 1/4" LOP to the factory butt plate, clear sharp engraving, still has the friction ring and instructions inside the forend wood, no splits, cracks, or repairs anywhere, perfect screws, just the way you like to find them. It has not been shot and there is no “primer shadow” on the bolt face. The square knob stock with long tang trigger guard is highly desirable and 28" vent rib barrel scores high in the desirability department as well. These are investment quality guns, especially in this kind of condition, and this gun is being offered at a very attractive price. Sure to increase in value as you enjoy its use, this is one of the great Belgium Brownings, not a Japanese made gun. There will never be an A-5 produced the way these earlier guns were made in Belgium. There was too much hand-finishing in the hey-day of the A-5 that just cannot be afforded in the manufacturing world of today. Don’t let this one get away. Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 27.5"***
Chokes: 0.013***
Bores: perfect***
Bore Diameter: 0.623***
Wall Thickness: 0.04***
% Blue: 100%***
Chambers: 2 3/4"***
Ribs: vent rib, tight***
Sights: single***
Action
Action: semi-automatic***
Case Color: blue 100%***
Screws: perfect***
Engraving: sharp, clear***
Trigger Type: single crisp gold 100%***
Trigger Guard Color: 100%***
Stock
Type: long tang, square knob***
LOP: 14 1/4"***
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"***
DAH: 2 1/4" ***
DAC: 1 9/16"***
Cast: 1/16" off***
Checkering Condition: perfect***
Butt Treatment: factory and perfect***
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.
Condition:
Used, As New
Brand:
Browing
Model:
68Z 31958
Caliber:
20 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)***
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.***
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only***
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally!***
Item Condition: Used***
Requires FFL?: Yes***
LET ME SELL YOUR GUNS!!! As you can see, I do a thorough job, am nationally known, and have hundreds of existing customers looking for your gun! Federally licensed dealer of Classic American Doubles, i.e. Fox, Parker, Ithaca, L.C. Smith, Lefever. Guns must be shipped to licensed dealer. Layaways accepted. No returns on layaways. I BUY SHOTGUNS, COLLECTIONS OR ONE AT A TIME.
