Browning Auto 5 Friction Ring
Code: B111120FR
Ratings Snapshot
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
$9.00
Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto 5 Friction Ring All Gauges. Browning Factory Original A-5 Friction Ring. | ||||||
| Manufacturer: Browning | ||||||
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| Note: It is recommended that all Browning Auto 5 parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith. |
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Gloss Blued
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge,16 Gauge,20 Gauge
- Material: Steel
- 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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Ratings Snapshot
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5
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
out of 5
5
(29)
4
(1)
3
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2
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1
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
A5
Kustom Arms
Location: New London, WI
Date: November 5, 2024
Just what I needed it was a good fit
Recommended
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Kevin
Location: North Carolina
Date: September 29, 2024
Works perfectly as expected
Recommended
hardto find item
Gregor
Location: Florida
Date: September 28, 2024
perfect fit
Recommended
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Coton Eye Joe
Location: Lost Wages
Date: July 4, 2024
Very pleased
Recommended
Auto 5 Friction Ring
Cotton Eye Joe
Location: Lost Wages Nevada
Date: June 26, 2024
Very Pleased
A-5 Friction ring
DJ
Location: ND
Date: Apr6l 1, 2024
Same as original which was lost
Recommended
Fast and easy.
Len
Location: New Jersey
Date: February 14, 2024
Fast and easy all the way around.
Recommended
Revival Parts
JSB
Location: TX
Date: January 11, 2024
This is one of the many parts an old Auto 5 needed to get back in the field. Worked great!
Recommended
A5 friction ring
Dave
Location: CA
Date: May 30, 2023
A5 friction ring appears to be identical to the lost original.
Recommended
Another Excellent Product
Rip
Location: Alabama
Date: Apr27l 22, 2023
These rings worked very well as an integral part of the friction set.
Recommended
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Rebelgray
Location: Grifton, NC
Date: March 16, 2023
Midwest Gun Works staff is very knowledgeable & professional. My items were shipped promptly & well packaged. I have purchased several items over the years & will continue to do so .Thank You MGW !
Recommended
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Bill
Location: North Carolina
Date: March 3, 2023
just what I needed o make old gun work
Recommended
Auto 5 Friction Ring
TJ
Location: Napa, CA
Date: February 24, 2023
Perfect fit & function for this nice old shotgun!
Recommended
A-5 Friction Ring
Rich
Location: WV
Date: February 24, 2023
Perfect fit on my gun. Just like the original.
Recommended
Great Parts
Crowman
Location: New Jersey
Date: February 17, 2023
Great part, great price
Recommended
Good part
Bearkat
Location: North Florida
Date: February 8, 2023
This part worked exactly as advertised.
Recommended
A-5 Friction Ring
TCJ
Location: Napa, CA
Date: August 11, 2022
Perfect fit of a hard to find part, thank you!
Recommended
Exactly as listed
Danny
Location: Maine
Date: June 17, 2022
Product was as described and a direct replacement
Recommended
Friction ring
wayne
Location: illinois
Date: Apr42l 6, 2022
works great A+ business
Recommended
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Putter
Location: W. Va.
Date: March 2, 2022
Working as they should, quick service. Would recommend!!
Recommended
