Browning A-5 Recoil Spring, 16 Gauge
Code: B1111379
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Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto 5 Recoil Spring, 16 Gauge. Browning Factory Original A-5, 16 Gauge Recoil Spring. Fits 16 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: 16 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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7 Total Reviews
works great
Ron
Location: Nebraska
Date: May 18, 2022
this was an easy installation as anyone who has pulled the fore end off an old auto five Browning would know. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for parts to check with MGW. Good prices and fast service.
Recommended
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Chip
Location: Florida
Date: December 24, 2021
Great product keep that 16 gauge in perfect running condition John Mosses would be smiling
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Vance
Location: Meridian, Mississippi.
Date: October 12, 2021
I’ve been using these in my gunsmith shop for years. And I rebuild a LOT of A5’s. Great product.
Recommended
Great service
Philman
Location: Ohio
Date: December 11, 2020
I found a hard to find recoil spring for my A5 sweet 16. The web sight was easy to navigate and the shipping was fast and reasonable.
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Rich
Location: WV
Date: July 3, 2020
Perfect fit.
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Robert Mell
Location: Piedmont Mo
Date: May 20, 2020
I installed the spring and it made the recoil a lot better. Exactly what I needed
Recommended
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Jerry Tanner
Location: Maumelle, Arkansas
Date: Apr35l 17, 2020
Excellent
Recommended
7 Total Reviews
