Lot 219:
Belgian Browning Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun 12 Gauge with 27.5 Inch Barrel
Description
This Browning Auto-5 is a semi-automatic shotgun chambered for 12 gauge, 2 3/4 inch shells. Manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, it features a 27.5 inch ventilated rib barrel with a full choke and a single brass bead front sight. The steel receiver is finished in blue with factory scroll-style floral engraving on both sides, including the Browning bust logo and “BROWNING TRADE MARK” on the left side. The underside of the receiver, forward of the loading port, is stamped with the serial number 266861 below an FN oval mark. The bolt is marked with Belgian proof marks, including a star over PT and the partial serial number 861. The barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo” and “SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2 3/4” on the left, with “MADE IN BELGIUM” on the right. The shotgun is fitted with a checkered walnut forearm and a round knob pistol grip buttstock. A brown rubber slip-on recoil pad marked “SLIP-ON Recoil Pad” has been installed over the factory butt. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces show significant honest wear consistent with field use, with the original bluing thinning to a plum-colored patina and areas of light surface oxidation and minor pitting present on the barrel and receiver. The wooden furniture remains solid but displays numerous scratches, dings, and impressions throughout. There is a notable area of finish loss on the buttstock where it meets the slip-on recoil pad. The bore is bright with some light frosting noted near the chamber. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, though it has not been live-fire tested.
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