Browning Automatic 5

Tom Beswick

October 18, 2002 14:31

I just aquired an old Browning Automatic 5 from my father. It is a model made in 1965, FN in Belgium. It has a gold trigger and a 28 inch smooth bore barrel, no ribbing. Has had less than 100 shots fired and is in excellent condition. Does have two very minor dings on the fore grip. Any idea on its value and is this a gun I should hold onto for any reasons other that sentimental? Thanks.

Tom Beswick

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  nord

  October 18, 2002 16:20

  Perhaps the premier auto shotgun in the world, but you forgot to mention little things like gauge and options. So...
  
  12, 16, 20 ??? Vent rib, raised rib, matted barrel ??? What?
  
  Now then... A Plain Jane Belgian 12ga. in new condition will top $650.00 in some markets. A Sweet 16 will hover in the $1000.00 area if in new condition and a Light 20 somewhere in between.
  
  Nord

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  Donld

  October 18, 2002 17:19

  I don[t know about other areas, but when I was in Seattle three or four weeks ago, one gunshop had several Auto 5's at prices much lower than I would have expected, including a 16, granted not nearly new condition, for under $300 if I remember correctly. It made me feel a bit less regret that my father sold his Auto 5 sixteen-gauge for eighty bucks many years ago while I was working overseas.

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  ka11

  October 21, 2002 08:44

  Tom, This is a great gun but don't shoot steel shot in the Belgium barrel - get a JAP. Also in Ohio your looking at about $600.00 for it. Personally I'd keep it. Great for shooting dove, turkey and other birds. Mine patterns well with full choke.

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  raskil

  October 21, 2002 20:30

  Tom, if the blueing is excellent, $600-700 sounds right. If it is Blonde (Maple wood) you may get more.

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  Tom Beswick

  October 22, 2002 10:40

  Thanks for all your help and information. Much appreciated.
  
  Tom Beswick

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