Browning auto 5 question

vwandstudebaker · May 8, 2008, 08:49 PM

I am trying to find out more about a Browning Auto 5 that I acquired in a trade. I have looked at the history site for the serial numbers, but I still don't see where mine would be in the list.

The number I found on the side of the gun is B23144

Could you determine when the gun was made and any other information I will need when I go to service or buy parts for it. Also, is there a way to determine its value for insurance.

Thank you,
David

crowbeaner · May 8, 2008, 09:49 PM

Ther's a guy named Jeff Mulliken that knows more about A5s than Browning does. He may be able to give you more info.

johnbt · May 9, 2008, 10:30 PM

It's an "American Browning" made by Remington for Browning during WWII. Remington made the similar Model 11 and when Belgium fell to the Germans Browning turned to Remington.

A is 16 ga., B is 12, C is 20.

John

bgoldhunter · May 12, 2008, 12:34 AM

John has it correct. It is an "American Browning" made by Remington when the FN plant was not producing A5s due to WWII.

Built more like a Model 11 than an A5...

Jeff Mulliken · May 12, 2008, 09:42 AM

John is correct, I'll add a couple of points...

While Belgium was occupied by the Nazi's FN was out of production of sporting arms. Browning cut a deal with Remington so they would still have a gun to offer the Browning dealers to sell.

Regarding the gun itself, to be specific the gun is mechanically identical to the Remington Model 11 with a magazine cut off added and a couple of cosmetic differences. It is not an Auto-5 and with 2 exceptions the parts don't exchange with the Auto-5.

They are fine guns in thier own right and should be a joy to own and shoot.

Jeff

May 8, 2008, 08:49 PM	#1
vwandstudebaker Junior Member Join Date: May 8, 2008 Posts: 1	Browning auto 5 question I am trying to find out more about a Browning Auto 5 that I acquired in a trade. I have looked at the history site for the serial numbers, but I still don't see where mine would be in the list. The number I found on the side of the gun is B23144 Could you determine when the gun was made and any other information I will need when I go to service or buy parts for it. Also, is there a way to determine its value for insurance. Thank you, David

May 8, 2008, 09:49 PM	#2
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Ther's a guy named Jeff Mulliken that knows more about A5s than Browning does. He may be able to give you more info. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

May 12, 2008, 12:34 AM	#4
bgoldhunter Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2005 Posts: 123	John has it correct. It is an "American Browning" made by Remington when the FN plant was not producing A5s due to WWII. Built more like a Model 11 than an A5... Last edited by bgoldhunter; May 13, 2008 at 04:49 PM. Reason: used wrong name

May 9, 2008, 10:30 PM	#3
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	It's an "American Browning" made by Remington for Browning during WWII. Remington made the similar Model 11 and when Belgium fell to the Germans Browning turned to Remington. A is 16 ga., B is 12, C is 20. John

May 12, 2008, 09:42 AM	#5
Jeff Mulliken Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 250	John is correct, I'll add a couple of points... While Belgium was occupied by the Nazi's FN was out of production of sporting arms. Browning cut a deal with Remington so they would still have a gun to offer the Browning dealers to sell. Regarding the gun itself, to be specific the gun is mechanically identical to the Remington Model 11 with a magazine cut off added and a couple of cosmetic differences. It is not an Auto-5 and with 2 exceptions the parts don't exchange with the Auto-5. They are fine guns in thier own right and should be a joy to own and shoot. Jeff