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Browning A5 #7964827 09/08/20 02:02 AM
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I have a browning A5 I might want to sell but have no idea what it’s worth and I know almost nothing about browning in general. The browning I have is a Belgium made 12 gauge. It has a 30 inch barrel on it that’s fixed full choked, no rib just a bead on the end of the barrel. There is some engraving on the metal receiver. Metal and wood are both near perfect condition. I would say nearly 100%. Gun had not been shot much at all. It has the wring in it that you can swap around to shoot light or heavy loads.

The serial number looks like it had two parts. The top part reads “4M” and the bottom number is “61956”

I know it’s an older gun but I don’t know how to crack the browning code on figuring out exact year. Any info on year of manufacture and value would be much appreciated. Thanks guys.

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I think the “4” is for 1964 and I know the “M” means standard weight

Value? That is the tough part, outside of Browning collectors, the old humpback doesn’t get much love these days especially in a fixed full, plain barrel configuration. I don’t quote the almighty Blue Book, but I would say if you want to move it I would price it between $450-550. Again just my 2 cents.

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Maybe you should go get a new barrel for it that is set for choke tubes and use it a little more.
My Dad did that with his A5 and suddenly he was using it a lot more.
But keep the old barrel around in case you decide to sell at a later time.

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Re: Browning A5 [Re: Gw123] #7965192 09/08/20 02:38 PM
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I know those Belgium A5 are azz kickers. Fun to shoot but not fun to shoot often or a lot. I have my Dad's Belgium A5 auto 12 with original purchase invoice. Original purchase was just a little more now that a good case of shells. David Mass on here may be able to help you more on identifying model year. Good luck sir.

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Send a PM to slowdrifter. I believe he collects them and answered some questions that I had.




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You can upload pictures, that will help with value, it will also let us know based on engraving on the metal and checkering on the stocks what if anything has been changed or reworked.

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Bought a sweet 16 and love it, it's going to my grandson hope you get pics up I like old Brownings.

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Here’s pics of the A5 guys

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That is a nice Shot gun. I have a similar one in my safe. Probably pretty close on year too.


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Originally Posted by Gw123

Here’s pics of the A5 guys


That gun has never been apart, I would start at $1200-$1300 and let the market dictate, but I think it will be snatched up at that price point, given that it is as new as a used gun can get


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Howdy. Yes, that is a standard weight 1964 model. I wouldn't take less than $1k for it given the condition and that the unmolested barrel alone is worth at least half that to the right people. Thank God it wasn't bastardized with a Polychoke or Cutts Compensator! The un-split forestock is also worth a pretty penny by itself. Many got split from over-tightening the barrel nut. Beautiful shotgun, sir. I'd make an offer on it but it wouldn't fill a gap in my stable. I'd have to offer you a "flipper" price and I don't play that game with A5's. Best of luck to you, and thanks for showing her to us! cheers

Edited to add: I assume, and pray, that the barrel is unmolested and intact since you didn't mention any such mortal sin in your description.

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Originally Posted by Slow Drifter
Howdy. Yes, that is a standard weight 1964 model. I wouldn't take less than $1k for it given the condition and that the unmolested barrel alone is worth at least half that to the right people. Thank God it wasn't bastardized with a Polychoke or Cutts Compensator! The un-split forestock is also worth a pretty penny by itself. Many got split from over-tightening the barrel nut. Beautiful shotgun, sir. I'd make an offer on it but it wouldn't fill a gap in my stable. I'd have to offer you a "flipper" price and I don't play that game with A5's. Best of luck to you, and thanks for showing her to us! cheers

Edited to add: I assume, and pray, that the barrel is unmolested and intact since you didn't mention any such mortal sin in your description.


Thanks for the info sir and yes the barrel is unmolested gun is in 100% original.

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Thanks for the info y'all

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OK....Who was I kidding. I'm gonna' make you an offer. Where are you? bang lol


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Originally Posted by Slow Drifter
OK....Who was I kidding. I'm gonna' make you an offer. Where are you? bang lol



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I know this isn't the buying and selling place, but just to keep everything above board and to make sure everyone knows I'm not taking advantage of anyone, I'm offering $1200.00 for the A5 pending inspection.


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Originally Posted by Slow Drifter
I know this isn't the buying and selling place, but just to keep everything above board and to make sure everyone knows I'm not taking advantage of anyone, I'm offering $1200.00 for the A5 pending inspection.



I appreciate the offer sir, but for the time being I’m going to hang on to it. Maybe we can make a deal at a later time.

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Good idea! Don't forget I'm here! cheers


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Saw a light 12 in Lufkin last weekend close to that condition for 1000$.

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I was born in 1952 , for Christmas 1964 , Dad bought me a A5 light 12, It was a couple of years before I could carry it afield all day,

I wish mine looked like yours, but it looks pretty good for a 56 year old shotgun. I think I will keep it smile


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