Looking for Belgian A5 identification help... Please.

ssteve · February 12, 2012, 11:27 PM

Im looking to sell my A5 that only has a box or two of shells through it. My father purchased it for me years ago and at the time it was unfired and all packed in grease. I am torn on what to ask for it since there are so many different variations, and the blue book also isnt very easy to decipher, so Im hopeful the community can point me in the right direction. Im not completely sold on the idea of letting it go, but would for sure like to know exactly what I have. I appreciate the help.

the serial reads

6M
648xx

barrel reads on left side:
browning arms company ST Louis Mo. &montreal P.Q.
made in belgium

on right side:
**special steel-12 gauge-shells 2 3/4

DutchTexan · February 12, 2012, 11:40 PM

You can date it here
http://www.browning.com/customerserv...asp?bg=x&id=13
I believe yours is a standard weight from 1966

I believe guns with a vent rib are the most valuable. Mine also has just the front sight.

It looks beautiful.

oneounceload · February 13, 2012, 10:35 AM

That has some nice wood on it - you might want to think about selling it for a bit - even take it shooting a few times "just because". Proofhouse.com will also have the dates for the gun.

Gunbroker might have some CLOSED auctions on your version to give you some ballpark idea of an asking price

DutchTexan · February 13, 2012, 02:06 PM

I forgot to add that the ** indicates that you have a Modified Choke.

jrothWA · February 14, 2012, 10:48 AM

made in 1966, M is the standard 12ga.

Price depends on local area desires, not a given for across the states.

Check gunbroker for price range.

Best I can do or take to local trap / skeet club and talk to people. there.

Orphanedcowboy · February 14, 2012, 10:57 AM

Where are you located? I am interested in the A5.

February 12, 2012, 11:27 PM	#1
ssteve Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Posts: 3	Looking for Belgian A5 identification help... Please. Im looking to sell my A5 that only has a box or two of shells through it. My father purchased it for me years ago and at the time it was unfired and all packed in grease. I am torn on what to ask for it since there are so many different variations, and the blue book also isnt very easy to decipher, so Im hopeful the community can point me in the right direction. Im not completely sold on the idea of letting it go, but would for sure like to know exactly what I have. I appreciate the help. the serial reads 6M 648xx barrel reads on left side: browning arms company ST Louis Mo. &montreal P.Q. made in belgium on right side: **special steel-12 gauge-shells 2 3/4

February 14, 2012, 10:48 AM	#5
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	the 6M indicated... made in 1966, M is the standard 12ga. Price depends on local area desires, not a given for across the states. Check gunbroker for price range. Best I can do or take to local trap / skeet club and talk to people. there.

February 12, 2012, 11:40 PM	#2
DutchTexan Member Join Date: February 9, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 20	You can date it here http://www.browning.com/customerserv...asp?bg=x&id=13 I believe yours is a standard weight from 1966 I believe guns with a vent rib are the most valuable. Mine also has just the front sight. It looks beautiful.

February 13, 2012, 10:35 AM	#3
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	That has some nice wood on it - you might want to think about selling it for a bit - even take it shooting a few times "just because". Proofhouse.com will also have the dates for the gun. Gunbroker might have some CLOSED auctions on your version to give you some ballpark idea of an asking price

February 13, 2012, 02:06 PM	#4
DutchTexan Member Join Date: February 9, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 20	I forgot to add that the ** indicates that you have a Modified Choke.

February 14, 2012, 10:57 AM	#6
Orphanedcowboy Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 194	Where are you located? I am interested in the A5.