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Technically, Browning didn't make the Auto 5's in Belgium. They were made by Fabrique Nationale (FN) under contract to Browning. FN also paid for the right to manufacture and sell the A5 in countries other than the United States. FN Manufactured the gun for most years from 1903 until the 1980's. In the case of Browning importing the gun with their name, the dates are as follows: Several Thousand guns with the name Browning Automatic Arms Co. were imported in 1903. No imports after 1903 until 1923. Under Browning Arms Co, they imported guns from 1923 to 1940. (stopped due to WWII) Browning imported from FN starting up again in 1946 and was continuous until 1978. Some Auto 5 production was moved to Japan in 1976, but FN still produced certain A5 models until 1978. FN produced a limited number of A5 12 Magnums for Browning in 1984. Summary of Belgian made Browning Auto 5's: 1903 / 1923-1940 / 1946-1978 / 1984
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What year were Browning 12 gauge A-5s first made in Belgium?
The very first A5s were made in Belgium in 1903. Several thousand were made for import to Browning and were marked "Browning Automatic Arms CO." After the first several Thousand, were shipped to Browning in the US, Fabrique Nationale (FN) made the gun for worldwide sales outside the United States. No more guns came into the US for 20 years. In 1923, Browning became "Browning Arms Co." and started importing guns from Belgium.
Why do some browning A5s have browning light on recivers and some dont?
Depends on weather the receiver is made of aluminum or steel.
When was belgium browning a5 sweet sixteen serial number 93448 made?
About 1931. However, ALL 16 g A5s are not "Sweet 16s". See the lined article: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=297760
How much is your Browning A-5 sweet sixteen shotgun serial number 75s15891 worth?
This gun was made in 1975, the last year of production for A5s in Belgium. Use the link below for value. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_Browning_Sweet_Sixteen
Where can the serial of a browning auto 5 be found on the gun?
On the bottom of the receiver just forward of the magazine port. American A5s are on the left hand side of the receiver
How many sheets of A5 can you obtain from one sheet of A1?
You can obtain 16. If you think about it, 2 A5s go into 1 A4, 4 A5s go into 1 A3, 8 A5s go into 1 A2, and 16 A5s go into 1 A1.
References show that Remington used 6 digit sn wno alpha character when they produced Browning A5s My grandfater's Browning A5 was produced by Remington and has an alpha character Why the difference?
Sounds like you have an "American Browning" made from 1940-1949. These guns were made by Remington under contract to Browning during the German Occupation of Belgium when Browning could not import their Belgium guns. They do not say Remington anywhere on the gun, but essentially were made like the Remington Model 11, with the addition of the magazine cutoff. Browning specified that the serial numbers start at 5000 for each guage preceded by a letter to denote guage. A= 16ga / B=12ga / C= 20ga. Thus serial number B5000 was the first 12ga made in 1940. The serial number is on the left side of the receiver.
Japanese browning a5 magnum 12 was wondering why the engravings in it was in gold and most of the pictures that you see of the a5s have no color in the engraveings?
Probably filled in by an owner with a colored additive. True gold inlay will run about 100 an inch.
Do you know the worth of these 2 Belgium A5s- a Magnum vent rib sn 70V 74198 and a Light Twelve sn 68G 55179 gold trig vent rib-also do you know when they were made?
Check the auction sites. Browning.com has a sn function under customer service.
Does the fact that a browning 16 gauge with a serial number of A18687 being made by Remington affect the value even though the gun is in great condition and what is the value?
This is what is called an American Browning. These guns were produced by Remington in the US (New York) for Browning after Belgium was overun by the Germans in WWII. The guns were made using Remingtons model 11 equipment. A few modifications were made to incorporate more of the Browning features and were all stamped Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. Your 16ga gun sn: A18687 was made and shipped to Browning in 1948. In todays market, there is a value difference between the Belgian A5s and the American A5. The American A5s are usually 20-40% lower based on used guns. Typically they are srictly shooters. Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Auto 5's with poly-chokes, compensators and recoil pads (other than Mag 12's) will reduce value. A rough ball park figure would be $350-$600 range for this gun. Near mint guns and original box will command an extra premium. A mint American A5 sold to a Collector last year at auction for $900, but it was an exceptional gun. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.
What does a new A5 Browning cost?
Browning quit making the Auto5 in 1998. Some of those later made A5's can still be bought new in the box from private owners or some dealers. They have risen sharply in value, but if you watch the gun sites on the internet you might find a good deal. Late model A5s New In Box usually run $1000-$1500 in the second hand market. recommend the gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com
What is the value of an American Browning A5?
American Brownings were produced by Remington in the US (New York) for Browning after Belgium was overun by the Germans in WWII. The guns were made using Remingtons model 11 equipment. A few modifications were made to incorporate more of the Browning features and were all stamped Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. American Auto 5's with recoil pads, poly-chokes and compensators will reduce value. Expect $250-$600 range for American A5's. In 98% + condition, the gun could command a higher premium, but most American A5s were cheaper than Belgiums and were used in the field often. Typical Condition of these guns will usually sell in the $300-400 range. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.
