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%
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(29)
4
(1)
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2
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
Good Supplier
T HAT
Location: Florida
Date: January 12, 2022
This works perfect on my A5
Glad I could find one
fit perfect
Bean-O
Location: nh
Date: December 6, 2021
great product
Recommended
Maf
Mf
Location: Tn
Date: June 30, 2021
Perfect and fast
Recommended
Browning Auto 5 magnum
Terry
Location: Enterprise AL
Date: June 25, 2021
Exactly what I needed, thanks!
Recommended
Browning friction ring
Lastwolf
Location: TX
Date: Apr55l 13, 2021
Exact fit and match for missing parts from my shotgun
Recommended
Great fit
Skeeter
Location: LaVista Ne
Date: February 27, 2021
Perfect
Recommended
Works perfectly.
Jeff
Location: California
Date: October 7, 2020
Back cycling perfectly
Recommended
Good Quality
Bob
Location: Indiana
Date: September 29, 2020
Thank you
Recommended
Easy Transaction
StewartB
Location: Dublin, Ga.
Date: May 6, 2020
Will definitely purchase from Midwest Gun Works again. I had no problem finding or ordering the part I needed. I received the part quickly and it fit just like it is supposed to.
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Harry Rogers
Location: Fleming Ga.
Date: March 11, 2020
I ordered several parts to rebuild my old A5 Browning. all great products as
advertised. prompt shipping and easy folks to do business with.
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