Browning Auto 5 Recoil Spring Light 12 Gauge
Code: B1111378
Ratings Snapshot
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Would recommend this product.
93.5%
$19.00
Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto 5 Recoil Spring Light 12 Gauge. Browning Factory Original A-5 12 Gauge Recoil Spring. Fits the 2 3/4" chambered light or standard 12 Gauge A-5 Shotguns. | ||||
| Manufacturer: Browning | ||||
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| Note: It is recommended that all Browning Auto 5 parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith. See technical Specs below. |
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Unfinished
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 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
out of 5
5
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Would recommend this product.
93.5%
out of 5
5
(45)
4
(1)
3
(0)
2
(0)
1
(0)
Would recommend this product.
93.5%
Lighten the load!
David F.
Location: Blount County, AL
Date: January 19, 2022
I needed to run lighter loads through my A-5 Magnum and the factory spring wouldn’t let them cycle. Lighter spring from standard A-5 did the trick!
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Wild Bill
Location: North Carolina
Date: November 1, 2021
MGS is a very good company to work with on Browning parts and service. Ordered product and it was sent timely, installed and it was exactly the part needed.
Recommended
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Juanitohood
Location: Northern California
Date: October 22, 2021
Great replacement spring. My A-5 works like new!
Recommended
Recoil spring
John
Location: Gardnerville, Nevada
Date: September 28, 2021
Good quality product, fast service and delivery
Recommended
Spring ...into full action
Chris
Location: Rhode Island
Date: May 7, 2021
I was having issues with my Savage720 semi-auto 12ga 5 cartridge. It fired fine, but the ejection of the cartridge was not happening. I read a post online and found that the recoil spring over time compresses as much as 2 inches less.
Sure enough the new spring arrived and was much shorter, and after replacing I went skeet shooting with a great relief when the shells started flying out again.
Thanks for the great product and quick delivery.
Recommended
Fixed the problem
Love to shoot
Location: NE
Date: May 1, 2021
All parts worked perfectly
Recommended
worked perfect
Bigboy
Location: North Carolina
Date: March 2, 2021
It helped my shotgun come back to life!
Recommended
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Mike
Location: Green Bay, WI
Date: February 6, 2021
Replaced recoil spring from 1960 Auto 5 shotgun. New spring was over 1" longer than the old spring, showing how much the older spring had compressed. Shotgun works great.
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Steve
Location: Minnesota
Date: January 11, 2021
Works great!
Recommended
perfect fit and function
JT
Location: Michigan
Date: December 10, 2020
Actually installed in an old Remington Model 11. Brought an old workhorse back to life.
Recommended
New spring
Flhunter12
Location: Tampa Fl
Date: November 14, 2020
Works great, thanks, shipping was fast too
Would Order from again
Dan
Location: Sd
Date: November 3, 2020
Fast shipping part functions as it should
Recommended
Good product
TLD
Location: Bklyn, N.Y.
Date: October 29, 2020
Just what I expected Great price
Recommended
Recoil spring
DT
Location: Idaho
Date: October 7, 2020
Bought for a Remington model 11A made in 1911 works great
Recommended
A5 spring
Flahunter
Location: Tampa Fl
Date: September 29, 2020
Great, thanks
Recommended
Recoil spring
Tim S.
Location: Missouri
Date: September 18, 2020
Spring arrived in good condition in just a few days. Price was reasonable. I hope it fixed my poor shell ejection with light loads in my Browning A5.
Recommended
recoil spring
none
Location: DesMoines Ia
Date: September 6, 2020
it was what i ordered
Recommended
Great replacement spring!
Mike M
Location: Berkley, MI
Date: September 4, 2020
I replaced the recoil spring for my Browning Light Twelve (Auto 5) shotgun because the auto-load was starting to fail. The new spring arrived in a few days and was a perfect fit. My original spring from the 1970’s had collapsed and was approximately 1” shorter than the new spring. The gun cycles perfectly now!
Recommended
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Jeff
Location: Humble, TX
Date: July 15, 2020
Excellent
Recommended
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Gordo
Location: Florida
Date: June 16, 2020
After replacing the recoil spring and other pieces of the recoil system, my 12 gauge has minimal recoil. Don't know why I didn't replace them sooner.
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