Description:
General Specs: Browning, Year 1971, 16 Gauge, 7lb 1oz, Chokes 0.015 M, LOP 14 5/16", DAH 2 7/16", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 71S8394
Needing little introduction the Browning A5 is one of the most iconic shotguns ever designed. With its humpback receiver design, the Browning Auto-5 is instantly recognizable and with more than 2.7 million made, it is a common sight both in the wild and the more manicured lawns of Skeet and Trap lines! These guns where made to be used and millions of hunters and sportsmen used them hard so it is always a great day to find one in such good condition.
Belgium made in 1971 and certified salt free, this example really is a sweet Sweet Sixteen. Weighing a touch over 7lbs with vented 27 1/2" barrel with modified choke, this Browning Auto-5 carries like a 20 gauge, but delivers shots more like a 12. It's the sweet spot many wish to land in and here is your chance. Exhibiting 99% overall blue and an excellent shiny bore, this gun has the sought after Long Tang and Flat Knob configuration. Perfect checkering on American walnut complimented by excellent engraving which is still sharp and clear, capped with an original Browning buttplate on 14 5/16" stock, and a wonderful trigger with a pull of 4.25lb, this A5 ticks all the boxes.
Considered by many to be the Goldilocks of the Auto-5 line of shotguns as everything is 'just right', its built to be rugged and will just keep on going, act fast and make it yours today - it won't last long!
Barrel Length: 27 1/2"****
Chokes: 0.015 M****
Bores: Excellent****
Bore Diameter: 0.663****
Wall Thickness: 0.045****
% Blue: 99% Factory****
Chambers: 2 3/4"****
Ribs: Vent-tight****
Sights: Front silver bead****
Action: Semi-automatic****
Ejectors or Extractors: Extractor****
Case Color: Receiver 99% blue factory****
Screws: Perfect****
Engraving: Hand engraved sharp clear****
Trigger Type: Single-crisp****
Trigger Guard Color: 98% Factory****
Stock Type: Flat knob long tang; plain figure****
LOP: 14 5/16"****
LOP To End Of Wood: 14"****
DAH: 2 7/16"****
DAC: 1 1/2"****
Checkering Condition: Perfect****
Butt Treatment: Browning plate****
There are more photos upon request. There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
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.
We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
Condition:
Used, Minor Wear
Brand:
BROWNING
Model:
71S8394
Caliber:
16 Gauge
Location:
MI
Trades Accepted: Yes.
Shipping Notes: Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected based on ship to address
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $105.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL
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.
