Differences in a Light A-5??

[Kobra]

I found one I like and wanted to know the difference in a Light A-5. I assume less weight but from where? Are there any special considerations to these. I plan to refinish the wood and put a Hastings barrel in it.

[Kobra]

No answers, aye? I hate it when I ask good questions. Well according to Hastings' site their barrels fit either a standard or Light A-5. So the differences must be minor. Still wonder what they are.

[Harley Nolden]

Kobra
There are some Browing Auto 5's that were made with an alloy reciever and that may be the difference. Several other companies made the Auto 5 patent in the alloy receivers as well.

HJN

[DLF]

Browning used the term "light" to denote that those A-5's shot regular shells, not magnum. There is very little "light" about an A-5 12 gauge, but they are great guns.

Good Shooting,

[Kobra]

Thanks for the info.

[particlebeam]

The forearm wood is lighter (thinner) and the early Light Twelves came with a plain barrel, but how much can a vent rib weigh anyhow? The difference between a standard and a Light Twelve is just a few ounces. The standard twelve ga had no special markings, the "Light Twelve" was marked as such, and the "Magnum" version is exactly what you think it is.

[BigG]

The Light Twelve Automatic 5s had metal removed from the inside of the receiver in certain areas. No noticeable difference on outside except marking "Light Twelve." HTH