Clones have been made in many countries.
It will be marked where it was made, i.e., Made in Japan or Made in Belgium. IIRC, Browning moved Auto 5 production to Japan in 1976.
your browning was one of the last to be made in Belguim as evidenced by the serial number prefix 76v.
They didnt. The Superposed and Liege shotguns are still made in Belgium. Auto-5's were moved to Japan in 1976.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1957.
your browning auto-5 was made in 1947.
Your browning auto-5 was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1958.
Production of the A5 in Japan began in 1976, but some Belgium FN guns were produced for Browning up through 1978. A special run of Belgian Mag 12's were made for the Browning Collectors Association in 1984. Keep in mind that FN in Belgium continued after the 70's to produce the gun for world wide sales outside of the US. These are considered "FN Auto-5's" and are not Browning Co. guns. auto5man
You will need to call Browning.
your browning auto-5 shotgun was made in 1926.
50-550 usd
It will be marked "Made in Belgium"
0-500 usd