Which guage is it?
According to The Browning date guide your A-5 was made in 1924.
This can be confirmed by visiting: http://proofhouse.com/browning/index.html
50-250 usd
It will be marked "Made in Belgium"
I cannot find the answer on the Browning site. All the serial numbvers there have SIX digits. My cal. 16 has five numbers too. Serial numbers X58301-X74000 were manufactured in 1952.
Go to Browning.com. Under customer service you can find a manual to view/download.
$3200-$3800 if mint unfired.
Need to know the guage. Also, be sure there is no letter or number above the 88197.
The Stamp on the guns.
The first Browning Automatic Shotgun patent was filed for on May 6, 1899, but not granted until June 16 1903. This was the first patent filed, but the last of four patents to be granted that had to do with the final configuration of what we know as the A5. auto5man
Better to contact Browning at browning.com
No, Remington screw-in chokes will not fit a Browning Auto-5. The Browning Auto-5 uses a different threading system for its chokes, specifically the Invector or Invector Plus chokes, depending on the model and production year. It's important to use the correct chokes designed for your specific shotgun to ensure proper fit and function. Always consult the owner's manual or a knowledgeable gunsmith for compatibility.
I found my wfbrowning was priced at approx 1500 from collector. Can trace mine back five generations
Go to Browning.com, select customer service, look for a manual.