Where can one find complete list and specification of all Belgium made barrels for A-5 magnum?

Answer 1

They were made in 26,28,30 and 32 inch. Chokes were full,improved modified,modified,improved cylinder,skeet and cylinder. Any combination could be ordered. Belgium Brownings were also offered with a slug smooth bored slug barrel with adjustable rifle sights. The Poly-Choke system could be ordered from the factory,also. These factory Poly-Choke equipped barrels had no choke markings and are rather rare. If the barrel on a Poly-Choke equipped is marked with a choke marking the Poly-Choke was installed aftermarket,sometimes by the Browning jobber.

AnswerBarrel specs changed periodically. The 12 ga MAG was made from 1958 - 1976. and the 20ga MAG was 1967-76. Pretty much any standard length and choke combinations were available. To get a complete and accurate list, you would have to buy / collect all the old Browning catalogs to see the specs for each year. If you are looking for a replacement barrel or an extra barrel for your A5, be sure the barrel address matches the year your gun was made; This will enhance the value and keep the integrity of the gun. (would not recommend a poly choked barrel)

For both guages barrel markings are as follows:

1958 / ST LOUIS Mo.

1959-1968 / ST LOUIS Mo & MONTREAL P.Q.

1969-1976 / MORGAN Utah & MONTREAL P.Q.