Browning A-5 Light 12, 12-Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun, Made in Belgium, 1970
Description:
Browning A-5, Light 12, 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 29-inch, FULL choke barrel with 2¾ chamber and a ventilated rib, and a gold-plated trigger. The length of pull is approximately 14½ inches. The drop at the comb is about 2 inches (measured from the line from the elevated rib). The drop at the heel is 2½ inches (also measured from the line from the elevated rib). Year of manufacture is 1970; it was made in Belgium. The only accessory with this gun is the FULL-choke choke tube mentioned above. There are no box, owner’s manual, or other accessories with this shotgun.
The left side of the barrel is stamped with “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. (first line) and “MADE IN BELGIUM” (second line). Just forward of the receiver are several marks (see photos). The right side of the barrel is stamped with “*SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2¾””.
The left side of the receiver is stamped with “Light Twelve” (first line, in script). Further down is stamped with “R” with a circle (first line), “BROWNING” (second line), and a portrait of John Browing (third line). These last three lines are enclosed in a floral engraving. The right side and top of the receiver and the tang is stamped with a floral pattern.
The overall condition of the gun is 99 percent. The barrel, elevated rib, and receiver are practically perfect, with no scratches, mars, blemishes, or other signs of wear – 100 percent. The walnut stock and forend have beautiful high-luster finishes. Like the barrel and receiver, the forend is practically perfect, with no scratches, mars, blemishes, or other signs of wear – 100 percent. The walnut stock is also in excellent condition overall. However, there are some small dents, scratches, a small chip on the bottom of the pistol grip, and an abrasion on the toe of the stock where the gun has been rested on a hard surface. I believe the chip and the abrasion on the toe have penetrated the finish. The checkering on the pistol grip is near perfect with no scratches, mars, blemishes, or other signs of wear – 100 percent. Browning - FN butt plate is in excellent condition.
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The buyer pays $60 USPS Priority Mail and $28.80 insurance (actual price per USPS )
The fastest way to get this gun is to pay with a USPS (U.S. Postal Service) money order, as they are like cash, and I don’t have to wait for them to clear. However, I will accept a personal check, other type checks, or other type money orders, but I will hold the gun until it clears my bank; that includes bank checks and cashier’s checks. Check or money orders must be made out to Jerry Pownall.
Price:
$1,500.00