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Category - Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5 - Browning Shotguns

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Browning Belgium Shotguns - A5
Browning Shotguns

1974 Vintage Belgian Browning A5 Light Twelve 12 Ga. Shotgun w/ 28" Vent Rib Modified Barrel ** Very Clean & Honest Example **

Description:
This is a very lightly-used and very handsome Belgian Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 gauge shotgun made in 1974.  This Light Twelve Browning features the sought-after 28" inch ventilated rib barrel with a "Modified" choke (2 stars).  The Light Twelve Auto-5 shotgun is one of the all-time classic semi-automatic gas-operated shotguns.  Extremely well-made, handsome, and very reliable, the FN Belgian-made Auto-5 shotguns are collected by shooters and collectors alike today.  This particular example is in excellent condition overall, showing only some extremely minor finish wear mainly on the lower edges of the receiver from being carried (natural balance point) and a few tiny little handling/storage marks.  With these minor deductions the high gloss blue factory finish rates 96%, and is still bright and beautiful all over the gun.  All of the factory stampings and markings are crisp and clear, and the factory gold finish on the trigger is still fully intact, rating 99% like-new.  It is very obvious that this Browning has been both used very little and has been very well cared-for.  The bore in the 28" barrel is mirror-bright and free from any pitting, dents, bulges, or imperfections of any kind.  The bright bolt and shell lifter show only some tiny marks from being worked and both parts are free from any staining.  All of the original screws in the action and stock set are in excellent condition and appear unturned since leaving the factory.  The factory checkered and gloss-finished Walnut stock set is also in excellent condition overall.  The wood shows only some tiny handling/storage marks and is free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage.  The checkered panels are still clean and free from wear and the clearcoat is crystal clear and bright, free from and spider-cracking or seperation.  The factory buttplate is in superb shape and is perfectly fit to the buttstock.  The action on this Light Twelve is slick and smooth, and it slams into battery when released.  All of the controls are crisp and in perfect working order.  There is no doubt that this Browning Light Twelve will function just as well today as the day it left the factory 47 years ago.  If you have been looking for an collector-quality Belgian Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve that is clean enough to be a great long-term investment but not so perfect that you can't shoot it without hurting it's value, this 1974-production gun would be an excellent choice.  

SOLD

Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning (Belgium)
Model: Auto 5 Light Twelve (A5)
Serial Number: 74G46519
Barrel Length: 28" Inches (27.5")
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very Good / Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Minty
Barrel Type: Ventilated Rib w/ Modified Choke
Action: Semi-Auto Gas Operated
Triggers: Gold Finish
Stock Drop: Factory Standard
Stock Cast: Factory Standard
LOP: 14.5" Inches (Factory)
Rib: Ventilated Rib
Finish: Gloss Blue / Gloss Stock Finish
Manufacture Date: 1974
Chokes: Modified