Yes, it has a straight down bottom eject.
Browning doesn't publicize the process. There is a good article in a related shooters magazine at the link below. I hope this is helpful
I have had one since 1957 and am a left handed shooter, I feel it is a excellent rifle for a left hander due to the bottom eject, there are no doubt less expensive rifle available but you will not get hit in the face.
You need the services of a good gunsmith.
Good shotgun.
Browning auto light 12 gold trigger made in belgium serial 01222RR211 good condition what year was it manufactured?
50-300 usd
Your 1953 produced browning auto-5 is selling for between 475-650 dollars depending on the condition of the original finish remaining and a good bore.
0-400 uSD
50-350 usd
300 or so
Your browning auto-5 shotgun in 16ga,which was made in 1948 will bring between 375-550 dollars depending on overall condition and a good bore.
Your browning semi auto shotgun which was made in 1993 is valued at between 450-650 dollars,depending on overall condition,and a good bore.