Browning A5

[bjl333]

I vaguely recall reading an article some years back about parkerized A5s or Rem M11s. I somewhat remember something about war time production or war converted guns. Please show some photos of you shotgun, especially if there are any proof marks. I am by no means an expert on this subject but it did trigger a little flashback in my memory!!

[snypr]

A5s are good to go....been hunting with them forever (belgian, not japanese)....my grandfather, dad and I all used them for ducks out in the delta (browns island)....
Ive got other shotguns as well, franchi I-12, Ben M4 etc....but those old A5s will be with me till the end...

[ArmedCMT]

$200. Anybody know anything about park finish? I don't think it was original. But nicely done. The stocks were junk though. Also am I the only person who gets on shotgun kicks and wants every old shotgun I see?

At that price I would say jump on it, even if it needs some tuning I think itll be worth the investment for what youll have in the end.

The auto 5 has a personality of it's own. I have mine setup for low recoil target loads. I pulled the very good wood off mine and put it in storage and installed plastic stock and forearm. Then had an articulating recoil pad installed. The plastic stock set put me back something like $79 from Midway.

I would ask if it cycles. If it does, $200 is not bad.

Im considering doing this with my remington model 11(A5 clone) but havnt been able to find the plastic bits for a 20ga.

[BigFatGuy]

I've shot an A5 once in my life, and I'd totally jump on this.

Even if it's a project gun, it sounds like a worthwhile project...

[sargenv]

Funny, I've shot them and I can't stand the things.. Dad used to swear by his.. until he could afford to upgrade every couple of years.. I never could hit the broad side of a barn with that thing.. Not my cup of tea.