Dear Mike. Your Auto 5 20 ga shotgun was manufactured in 1963. The serial number is 3Z 69293. I'm not sure where you are seeing the other number, but it is not the serial number. You do not indicate the condition of the gun, nor whether it has a ventilated rib or plain barrel. Here are value ranges: As-new, plain - $700.Serial number on barrel matches receiver. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Ohub Campfire mobile app . ... Browning says not to shoot steel shot through any Belgium A5 I'm guessing the steel is different. It says to get a barrel off of a Japanese made A5 from like 70s-90s before they came out with the new A5. I have no idea why the Belgium barrel can ...The serial number of your B-80 shotgun can be found on the left side of the receiver. The Browning B-80 is shown disassembled to the extent necessary in order to follow instructions contained in this book. (See Figure 1) The B-80 was designed to function with all standard factory field loads and target loads.My BAR .270 Win is a M69 serial. Has Patent Pending on side of barrel. So it is a very early MFG unit. It is a Grade II (has Elk and Pronghorn engraving) I bought this rifle for $320.00 back in 1993. In 1995 I met Mr. …Feb 19, 2018 · covers belgium and japan production. also covers light 20 and magnum.The 3G is the date code for 1963. Very nice gun it will serve you well for many years. The Browning Auto 5's do need regular maintence though, About every 15 years or so have it cleaned and re-lubed other than that just regular barrel cleaning after shooting.I just purchased a Browning A5 16 *****, serial number A 6629, is this a 1957 sweet sixteen . Save Share. Like. ... Serial numbers ran from 1 to 10900 and were a mixture of A and T prefixes. In this case the A stood for Allege which if French for light, so those are Sweet Sixteens. T prefixes were applied to standard models.I have recently acquired what looks like a Browning auto 5 with a date code of "d" which means either 1925 or 1965. I was told by the previous owner that it had been in the family since 1925 BUT the shotgun also has a controller of proof codes mark of "H*" which seems to only have been used from 1938-1968. BUT the serial number of 73XXX puts it ...BROWNING A5® AUTOLOADING SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Customer Service One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (800) 333-3288 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.Per research in 1969 Browning started with serial number 1000 and then a letter designation for the ga and two digits for year. This shotgun's serial number is below 2000 so is one of the first 1000 made, I think, starting in 1969. But instead of a letter and two digits after serial number this one has just S9.Auto 5's with recoil pads (other than Mag 12's) poly-chokes and compensators will reduce value. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal. Tags Browning FirearmsBetween 1940 and 1947 Remington produced the Browning A5 shotguns because of the German occupation of Belguim where the A5 was produced. The serial number range for 16 gauge guns is A5000-A19450. Your gun was manufactured approximately 1943.This gun has the picture of John Browning between the words "Trade Mark" on the left hand side of the receiver. Below is a serial number A16319. The A sits beside the numerals as I have typed it. There are no serial numbers of any kind on the bottom of the receiver. The barrel ring has no holes drilled in it and has a matching serial number.The X prefix Sweet 16's are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteens. Manufacturer - Browning Model - Auto-5, Sweet 16, solid rib Serial number- X28337 Year of manufacture - 1949 Estimated Value Range -see below. For your firearm, the following current values apply (from the Blue Book of Gun Values). Retail prices may be 20% higher.Oct 24, 2014 ... With your Browning A5 disassembled, this Brownells' maintenance series video will show you how to clean your semi-automatic shotgun.Browning Auto 5 20 gauge Description: Browning Auto 5 20 guage Over all Condition is Excellent Very High condition, light use. SEMI AUTO Gold Trigger 14 1/8'' LOP Two Astrics on the barrel Modified Choke Price: $2,500.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: 70z51653 Barrel Length: 27This is incorrect. This a 1957 Light 12. It's a 5 digit serial which they did not start using until 1954. That letter stamped above the serial number is a G which was used starting in 1956. This means the serial number is G32XXX which puts it towards the beginning of the 1957 production year (G23001-G85000).In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5: X=T-Bolt 22. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69X1000 = A 1969 T-Bolt 22 rifle with a serial number of 1000. X=T-Bolt 22. 1976-1982.This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. M-standard weight G=light weight My Auto 5 is a '72, but it has the letter 'V' between the year and serial number. The Browning website only refers to 'M' or 'G'.Browning a5. Jump to Latest Follow ... Old Sixteen, with those serial numbers and no prefix, it is the first half of 1939 gun. Save Share. Like. O. old sixteen.Browning Auto-5 Belgium made 16ga Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo ** Special Steel 16 Gauge Shells 2 3/4 (Indicates modified choke) Solid Matte Rib SN - X97xx (indicates mfg date of 1947) All SN numbers match on the barrel, receiver and screws. 3 holes drilled in barrel ring for weight removal 4 cuts in the loading port for weight removalThe 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number guide for dating 16ga Browning A5s and the Auto 5-3 Shot, by serial number.This video goes into learning how to read the serial number to date your Browning Auto 5 16ga. Covers Belgium and Japan models.Most likely you are seeing half of "FN" above the serial number. You can confirm the date by the code on the barrel. ok thanks for that.it has a black receiver not blued and the trigger guard is chrome. Hi any body help out with dates for this a5,have uploaded pictures.Production of the A5 was moved from FN in Belgium to Japan. This is a real factory barrel, not an aftermarket barrel. The Japanese barrels are fine barrels and fit on Belgian and Japanese made A5's, though some posters indicate that the forends may be a little tight on the Jap barrels and may require a little sanding to prevent rubbing.Pick a model from the left hand menu.Model: A5 (Auto-5) Light Twelve Serial Number: 4G68056 Barrel Length: 31 1/2 Inches Condition: Great Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Great Bore Condition: Bright Action: Semi-automatic ... Manufactured in 1964, This Browning (Belgium) Auto-5 features a 31.5 inch barrel choked "Full", factory high-polish gloss-blue finish on all of the ...No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5. This is the “unmarked” Browning, era of the Sweet Sixteen. These are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge A5s in value guides. This is the first year of standard production of the 2 ¾ inch chambered 16 gauge.The serial number decoder on the Browning website says it's a Standard Field with 3" chambers! Apparently mine isn't the only one that got stamped like that either. The only accurate DOM list I've found is the one the NRA site did, check it for your A5's number:The 3G is the date code for 1963. Very nice gun it will serve you well for many years. The Browning Auto 5's do need regular maintence though, About every 15 years or so have it cleaned and re-lubed other than that just regular barrel cleaning after shooting.Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: B37xxx . See all listings by Collecting Texas Print this listing. Click Photo to Enlarge: Guns International #: 101250847 Seller's Inventory #: LG1108 Category - Remington Shotguns - Semi-Auto - Browning Shotguns - A5. CategoryThe Browning Auto-5 shotgun accepted 12-gauge, 16-gauge, 18-gauge, and 20-gauge shotgun shells. An estimated 2,700,000 Browning Auto-5 shotguns have been produced, while 850,000 Remington Model 11 shotguns were made. Several thousand Savage Model 720 shotguns were produced, but the exact number was not recorded.Serial number-L52064. This shotgun features a 14 1/4" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, and a fixed full choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in 1955. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first ...I have a Browning Light 12 Auto 5 that I'm having problems dating. The Serial number is L 83816. Based on Browning's Serial number charts the Light Twelve serial numbers ended in 1955 with L 83000 and in 1956 started with a G prefix with a different SN range.The 16ga number 1 began in 1909. The two sets of numbers are different. A common mistake I have seen in many, many, gun shops and online sites is to assign the 12ga serial number date to a 16ga. I compiled this quick reference serial number guide for dating 16ga Browning A5s and the Auto 5-3 Shot, by serial number.Here is another set from the collection all with the same serial number. Browning Auto 5 Classic and Auto 5 Gold Classic, 12ga, 28", both new, both SN 265. Both guns are new, but no boxes, sorry. A very few handling marks from moving around in the safe. PRICE IS FOR BOTH GUNS. Hard to find guns!This dating system is for Browning firearms manufactured after 1958. Most early Browning serial numbers contained no date or model information and can not be dated using this system. 1958 to 1968 - The last digit of the year was used. (Code "8" is duplicated for 1958 and 1968.) Example: Serial number 8G12345: 8 = Year of manufacture (1958)Apr 12, 2010 · SN = serial number SV = Shirley/Vanderlinden "Browning Auto-5 Shotguns - The Belgian FN Production", first edition, 2003, Wet Dog Publications, Greensboro, NC; ISBN:0-9707997-1-3 7/ Hopefully, the following isn't too boring for you! If you find anything what should be corrected or amended, please advise via PM. Enjoy! Regards MartinAnyways, I just bought a Belgian A5 Light Twenty but it has a few curious traits. First off, the serial number is 5Z 95571. Not exactly sure what to make of the "Z". I've seen some things say it was the "lightweight" designation for these years but most things say "G" was the lightweight designation. (FWIW, I do think this is a light twenty.)To find out about your gun's serial number simply click on your shoot. Give us a yell at 800-333-3288 until learn continue about wherewith you can add a piece on history to your Browning firearm. Born in 1855, John M. Brownness dedicated his life to inventing revolutionary firearms that were desitned to shape the future.The serial number typically contains two letters, which are used to date the shotgun accurately. Our Browning and Miroku Age Lookup tool can help you discover the manufacturing date of your shotgun in no time. Our date lookup tool is compatible with all types of Browning and Miroku shotguns, whether they’re over-and-under, pump-action, or ...The serial number typically contains two letters, which are used to date the shotgun accurately. Our Browning and Miroku Age Lookup tool can help you discover the manufacturing date of your shotgun in no time. Our date lookup tool is compatible with all types of Browning and Miroku shotguns, whether they're over-and-under, pump-action, or ...SN = serial number SV = Shirley/Vanderlinden "Browning Auto-5 Shotguns - The Belgian FN Production", first edition, 2003, Wet Dog Publications, Greensboro, NC; ISBN:0-9707997-1-3 7/ Hopefully, the following isn't too boring for you! If you find anything what should be corrected or amended, please advise via PM. Enjoy! Regards MartinManufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Serial Number: B37xxx . See all listings by Collecting Texas Print this listing. Click Photo to Enlarge: Guns International #: 101250847 Seller's Inventory #: LG1108 Category - Remington Shotguns - Semi-Auto - Browning Shotguns - A5. CategoryA Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen manufactured in the year 1965 will have a serial number on the bottom of the receiver that starts with "5S". The serial number on the barrel could be almost anything, as during that time frame, they did not match the receiver serial number. If the serial number on the barrel is "A24xx", that is perfectly normal.That applies to Auto-5 shotguns. I am willing to bet that the (BP) is actually (PB), which makes it a B-2000 (made by Beretta for Browning). ... If I am looking at the right number, then this serial number does not exist on the Browning Date Your Gun page. Oh, and it has the marking of ** Special Steel 20 Ga.shells 2 3/4" on the barrel also. ...Browning A5. OK, another has me stumped somewhat. I have recently acquired a Browning A5 twenty. I have checked the manual online and the serial number is not where it states it should be as far as I can determine. What I do have is as follows: On the bottom of the receiver, between the forearm and where you load the magazine is the following ...covers belgium and japan production. also covers light 20 and magnum.My obsessive pestering real Browning collectors landed me H M Shirley's cell phone #. I was extremely disappointed in our first conversation to discover that I am the president of the International Belgium A5 Collectors Association. We have a membership of 3, my son, my grandson, and me. Two others expressed an interest but got over it.No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5. This is the “unmarked” Browning, era of the Sweet Sixteen. These are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge A5s in value guides. This is the first year of standard production of the 2 ¾ inch chambered 16 gauge.That was a big one. Replacing a pre-'58 locking block with a failed rail is almost impossible. If you can't find one, you've got to replace both the locking block and the breech block. Pretty expensive. This is a 1947 locking block with a failed rail: This was the tab for the fix if I couldn't find the old part:Since most recently manufactured Browning's use a 3-digit model identification code with the two-letter year code in the serial number (appearing before the year code on European and U.S. mfg. guns, and after the year code on Japanese mfg.) the configuration of a model can also be determined. For example, S/N 611RP2785 would be a Model B-2000 ...Apr 20, 2023 · The serial number typically contains two letters, which are used to date the shotgun accurately. Our Browning and Miroku Age Lookup tool can help you discover the manufacturing date of your shotgun in no time. Our date lookup tool is compatible with all types of Browning and Miroku shotguns, whether they’re over-and-under, pump-action, or ...Hello there, New to this forum, and a new Auto 5 owner. I have an FN Browning that I am trying to get some info on. By my research, I believe this Auto 5 was manufactured 1957ish. The serial # falls outside of the date range for that year. It has the auto load feature, which I believe was started in 1958. The barrel has the same serial #.Have just acquired 2 browning a5,and trying to find info on the dates of the shotguns.they are 39282 and n92054.any help will be appreciated. ... which was an expensive option. Your gun has considerable collector value. The barrel should have a matching serial number stamped at the base of the barrel ring. And, on this one, the date code will ...6240 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Jan 24, 2012. Remington Arms Co. introduced their 12-gauge, five-shot, John M. Browning designed, "Remington Autoloading Gun" in 1905. The company name was changed to Remington Arms - Union Metallic Cartridge Co. in 1911. Shortly after that Rem-UMC began calling that gun the Model No. 11.Find out how to date your Browning firearm by reading the serial number on your gun. Browse the list of firearms and learn about their historical letters and models.I have recently acquired what looks like a Browning auto 5 with a date code of "d" which means either 1925 or 1965. I was told by the previous owner that it had been in the family since 1925 BUT the shotgun also has a controller of proof codes mark of "H*" which seems to only have been used from 1938-1968. BUT the serial number of 73XXX puts it ...Browning A5 Serial number. I have been trying to research my gun and can't find much with serial numbers. I inherited it from my grandfather and I'm just curious what I have. On the bottom of the receiver it is stamped with OM and under that is 12887. Barrel is stamped made in Belgium special steel 12 ga. 2 3/4.It is in very good shape, 2 little nicks other wise in new condition. Browning Belgium 20 gauge A5 serial number 71x 43572 thanks for any info you can give. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. ... I have two Auto 5 in Twenty gauge - one is a light and the other is a magnum. ...Pick a model from the left hand menu.Browning A5 sweet sixteen. I have came into possession of a Browning A5 16 gauge. It doesn't say "Sweet Sixteen" on the receiver, but in researching it, I believe it is one of the first sweet sixteens. I found a serial number list on this forum posted by Goad. The serial number on this gun is 117xxx, making it manufactured in 1938 according to ...Browning Auto 5 12ga 28"bbl, Final Tribute special Edition, only 1000 made, amazing wood, engraved receiver, invector chokes, 2 3/4" only, 99% + condition, few handling marks, serial # 00051FT200, with box, manual, and chokes, possibly un-fired. Only $3995 $50 shipping and NO cc fees. Please ask for Pat when calling 716-833-2581 or 716-835-1546.23 posts · Joined 2010. #26 · Feb 18, 2010. I have posted more pictures of my a5 superlight, there is 4 or 5 dents ranging in size from. the size of a pen tip to a 1/2 long scratch. also a scratch on barrel top and bottom side about the same place. The gun is for sale $2750 and will post in for sale area.B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge).īarrel is marked 'Browning Arms Company St. I have a 12 gauge browning auto 5 I just picked up in a trade and I need to know what. Manufacturer: Browning Model: Auto 5 Serial Number: 70Z 53301 Chambers: 2 3/4 Condition: 99% Metal Condition: 99%. Browning Auto 5 20 Gauge for sale online.1257 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Feb 27, 2014. I have a friend who recently purchased A Browning A5, with two barrels. The serialization appears to date the gun to 1938 (202###) Both barrels have matching numbers. to the receiver. The proof marks however, do not match or appear to be 1938.http://www.guns.com/gun-review-browning-auto-5-shotgun-the-original-8164.html - The Browning Auto-5, or A5, Remington Model 11, Savage Model 720 or Model 745...I am in possession of a Browning A-5 "Sweet Sixteen" made in Belgium (FN) that has a very low serial number - A771. I have looked for records online that would tell me when this gun was built and haven't found very much information on serial numbers this small. Their chart indicates that in the 40's the "A" indicated that it was a 16 gauge, but ...Browning Shotguns. A-5 Light 12: Serial Numbers. Jump to Latest Follow 974 views 6 ...This video goes into great detail of how to date your 12 Ga, A5. Covers standard, Light Twelve, and magnums. Also covers Belgium and Japan models,Oct 24, 2014 ... With your Browning A5 disassembled, this Brownells' maintenance series video will show you how to clean your semi-automatic shotgun.Cornell Publications has a link to the Blue Book serial number listing, this listing can be saved. Under the Browning listing 16 gauge the note is: "1957-58 Prefix "T" for Standardweight and Prefix "A" for Sweet 16 numbers mixed, but range from 1-10900.The production of the BPS Pump shotugn began in 1977. The BPS is still being produced. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. 1.Nov 15, 2017 · Browning A5 serial number confusion. I have an A5 that I picked up thinking that it was very old due to the serial number. After much research it doesn't make any sense to me. I looked at proof marks and it appears that mine was an O proofed in 1936. But the serial number is under the receiver in front of the ejection port and is 140xx which ...Serial number-L52064. This shotgun features a 14 1/4" length of pull, 2 3/4" chamber, and a fixed full choke. After running a serial number lookup, we believe this shotgun was manufactured in 1955. The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first ...Jan 12, 2017 · Rudolph31 .30-06. Solid ribs (actually hollow) were an option by 1923. Vent ribs were offered a few years later. In my opinion your shotgun would sell for $400-$600, depending on choke and condition. You get a lot of shotgun for the money, and vice versa. Rudolph31, Jan 15, 2017.The Challenger II series .22 Caliber Pistol was introduced in 1976 and ceased production in 1982. The Challenger II evolved into the Challenger III in 1983. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online. In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it ...A user asks for help decoding the serial number of his 12 gauge A5 shotgun, which has a crossbar safety and a 28 inch barrel. Other users reply with possible explanations, such as an altered serial number, a European import, or a knockoff.Answer: The serial number found on your gun can tell you when your gun was manufactured. To find where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owner's manual. We have most owner's manuals online . We have also developed a section called, "Date Your Gun" in the Services section to help you read the serial number for your gun.Model: Auto 5 Light Twelve. Serial Number: 354241. Year of Manufacture: ... The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, it was ...In today’s fast-paced world, businesses and consumers alike rely heavily on technology. From smartphones to appliances, almost everything we use has a unique identification code kn...For the sixteen gauge A5, as stated above, S stands for Sweet (or lightened) 16, an "R" would indicate a Standard weight 16 ga, the difference is around 9 to 11 ounces. The "S" & "R" prefix was used from 11/19/1953 thru 12/31/1957, in 1958 they changed to the year digit & letter model code as found on your 66.After WWII, 16 gauge Auto-5's imported by Browning were made to chamber 70mm shells instead of the 65mm length that was popular before the war. There are a lot of modifications that go into the difference, and these modified guns got a new serial numbering system preceded by an X. The X prefixes ran from 1947 to 1953.Model: A5 Light Twelve Serial Number: 69G95668 Barrel Length: 30" Chambers: 2 3/4" Action: Semi-automatic Manufacture Date: 1969 Chokes: Full Item Location: Arkansas . ... Manufacturer: Browning Model: A5 Light Twelve Serial Number: 69G95668 Barrel Length: 30" Chambers: 2 3/4" Action: Semi-automatic Manufacture Date: 1969 Chokes: FullWelcome to the Browning Owners Forum Dr.Gary !! The Browning Auto-5 is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Moses Browning and first produced in 1902. With a low serial number of "32"...I would dare to say it was made in the first year of production.Value would depend on condition and what the market will bear...Feb 19, 2018 · covers belgium and japan production. also covers light 20 and magnum.Jan 04, 2012 Browning A5 serial decode please Registered Users do not see the above ad. Hi guys I've been reading the serial number chart on Browning's website, but am more confused now than ever. What I found underneath the reicever is '6V' and below that is a 6 digit number begining with 85. It's Belium made according to the.Learn how to date your Browning Auto-5 shotgun by its serial number and find out the production history and variations of this iconic firearm. See the serial number codes and examples for different models, gauges, weights and dates from 1903 to 1999.I am in possession of a Browning A-5 "Sweet Sixteen" made in Belgium (FN) that has a very low serial number - A771. I have looked for records online that would tell me when this gun was built and haven't found very much information on serial numbers this small. Their chart indicates that in the 40's the "A" indicated that it was a 16 gauge, …Feb 6, 2006 · The serial number is 35,xxx. The barrel has the "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A" mark on it. The serial number, according to browning, means that it was made sometime between 1901 and 1939. According to Browning, the barrel stamp indicates that it was among the first 10,000 shipped to the US.I gather from these forums "Sweet Sixteen" is the same as "Auto-5"; also that's what Browning's site returns (A5) when I search for Sweet Sixteen. So, looking at Browning's website in "Date your firearm" (this sounds like somebody who really loves his shotgun!), there are a whole lot of date codes and so forth, but nothing for "S" or "6S".Rudolph31 .30-06. Biz, I'm sure you know that the Sweet Sixteen is the lightened version of the standard 16 gauge gun. Most collector interest seems to center on the unmarked variety. Until 1948, the guns were identified by their gold triggers and safeties. In 1948 they started inscribing the name on the receiver.May 13, 2012 · Browning A5 My Sweet 16 serial number is 3S 10221 listed on the bottom of the chamber where you put the shells in. The A5 Light twelve, which I looked up years ago and thought it was a 57 model, serial nimber is 68G 36969. The 16 gauge is a round end while the Light twelve is flat. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!. Serial Number Example: 01001PV217. This would be aBrowning Belgian A5 Sweet 16 Description: Belgi Serial Number Example: 01001PV217. This would be an A-Bolt Gold Medallion rifle,manufactured in 1985 with the serial number 01001. 1994-1998: In 1994 Browning introduced the BOSS (Ballistic Optimizing Shooting System). Along with the BOSS, Browning made changes to the A-Bolt and introduced the A-Bolt II.23 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Sep 22, 2004. I'm trying to date my dad's old (but very reliable) auto 5 20 ga. I can't find the serial number on the Browning website. Its a Belgian, with the number is "0Z" on the first line, then 39XXX on the second on the underside of the receiver. While I'll never let it go, I'm also interested in the value. Victories notwithstanding, the 2020 election blew up Thanks for the pics and info. The squared off ejection port was in use until 1958 when the rear edges were radiused like the front. Matching numbers are a real plus. Congratulations, you have an unusual A5 in excellent condition from the "high water mark" of FN craftsmanship. Thank you for letting us see it and add to our body of A5 knowledge.covers belgium and japan production. also covers light 20 and magnum. Browning Acier Special. Could someone tell me a little more about ...
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