Dissassembly of the trigger guard is required. Recommend a qualified Gunsmith to do the repairs. There are online books and videos on how to repair an A5. Try the American Gun Institute or "AGI" for info on the repair DVD for the A5. Link is below
Yes, a Browning Auto-5 with the safety located in front of the trigger guard is typically a Belgium-made gun. The original Auto-5 was produced in Belgium from 1900 until the 1970s, and the design featured this safety placement. If the gun has other identifying marks, such as a Belgian proof mark, it further confirms its origin.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1957.
your browning auto-5 was made in 1947.
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 auto-5 was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1958.
your browning auto-5 shotgun was made in 1926.
You will need to call Browning.
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It will be marked "Made in Belgium"
The suffix of M71 was assigned to the Browning model BAR(Browning semi-auto rifle) which was made in the year 1971 in Belgium for Browning.
Browning's web site has a sn search function.