Browning A-5 Shotgun, Factory Part - Rebuild Kit, 12 Gauge
Code: A5RBD12
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Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto-5 Factory Parts Rebuild Kit. Includes (1)Friction Ring, (1)Friction Piece Bronze, (1)Friction Spring, (1)Recoil Spring, (1)Magazine Spring, (1)Magazine Spring Retainer, (1)Action Spring, and (1)Forearm Schematic Insert. In 1998 Browning discontinued the production of the Auto-5, it's wood, and mechanical parts as well. This may be your last chance to secure the parts that will insure proper function of your gun. | |
| Manufacturer: Browning | |
| Code - | A5RBD12 |
| Gauge - | 12, Light 12, and Standard 12 |
| Note: Some Browning A-5 shotgun parts may require fitting/installation by a qualified gunsmith. | |
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Matte Blued,Unfinished,Bronze
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Material: Steel,Polymer,Brass
- Models Fit: Browning Auto-5
Know Your Gun
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Browning Auto-5 History
The production of the Auto-5 began in 1902. Produced by F.N., John M. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. In 1999 Browning issued the "Final Tribute" version featuring engraved scens of John M. Browning, the F.N. Factory and the Browning Brothers first store. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a high-grade wood. Production of the famous "A-5" ceased after this final tribute.
| Date | Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
| 1903-1939 | First 10,000 shipped to U.S. Marked with "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A." Very few serial number records remain. | Beginning with Serial Number 1 to approximately 228,000. Exact production figures are not available. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess. |
| 1940-1946 | From 1940 to 1946 production of the Auto-5 was turned over to Remington. Serial number is on the side of receiver. "ABC" for American made Version. (A=16 gauge, B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge) | 1946+229,000-237,000 |
| 1947 | 237001-249000 | |
| 1948 | 249001-270000 | |
| 1949 | 270001-285000 | |
| 1950 | 285001-315000 | |
| 1951 | 315001-346000 | |
| 1952 | F.N. took over production of the Auto-5. | 346001-387000 |
| 1953 | 387000-438000 | |
| 1954-55 | Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. |
H1-H83000 L1-L83000 |
| 1956 | Serial Number designation for the Light Weight changed to G. |
H83001-H99000 G1-G23000 |
| 1957 | Serial Numbering System changed again. M=Standard Weight. G=Light Weight. |
M22000-M85000 G23001-85000 |
| 1958-67 |
From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture. 8M=standard weight for 1958. 8G=light weight for 1958. Example: 8M1000 = A 1958 Auto-5 standard weight shotgun with serial number 1000 |
G85001-G99000 8G1-8G2000 M=standard weight G=light weight |
| 1968-76 |
In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5: M=standard weight G=light weight This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. |
M-standard weight G=light weight |
| 1976-1997 | In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
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Serial Number Example: 01001RT151 This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1999 |
The Auto-5 was discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999.
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Serial Number Example: 2000FT1001 This would be a Auto-5 "Final Tribute" 12 ga., manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 1001. |
Additional Resources
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Customer Ratings & Reviews
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Bob
Location: Florida
Date: November 26, 2024
Fit well, was easy to install (Do watch internet how-to videos a couple times.) The product came promptly.
Correctly fitted screwdrivers/bits are needed. A new plug for the Action spring would be good to have, but I was able to reuse the old factory wooden one.
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Date: May 18, 2024
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Date: December 26, 2023
Inherited this shotgun from my Brother Inlaw. The least I could do was to get it back in firing condition.
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Date: February 2, 2023
Fit my shotgun perfectly and works great
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Byrd2630
Location: El Dorado, AR
Date: January 24, 2023
Bought this to hopefully start hunting again with my grandfather’s A5 from 1948. The springs and rings were showing considerable wear and it would usually not eject all three shells when duck hunting. This rebuild kit solved all those issues and it ejected all 25 shells shot through it after install. Thank you!
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