Got a chance to buy one for $900. It was loved by somebody and used in the brush, she shows it, but that's likely what I would do with it.
Think it's a good price?
Think it's a good price?
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1950 Browning A5 Value?
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Last: 3 yr ago by DatTallArchitect
Sounds high.
too much
$600 more like it
$600 more like it
Depending on guage and condition that is a reasonable price.
If it is a 20 guage it is a steal. Sweet 16 double that price.
If it is a 20 guage it is a steal. Sweet 16 double that price.
Seriously? Sweet 16's are "a dime a dozen" iny searches. Large supply/low demand.
Light 12's & 20's are a different story. Usually can find field grade pretty reliably for $1000-1150 depending on how patient you are.
Light 12's & 20's are a different story. Usually can find field grade pretty reliably for $1000-1150 depending on how patient you are.
Besides the 12/16/20 consideration, it depends on condition and choke. Stocks cut for a recoil pad or a chopped barrel with aftermarket chokes/compensators and the value plummets.
Condition is everything. Blueing wear and stock. From what you say.... $550 - $600.
Watch for cracks on the forearms due to recoil. Very common. If 1930 to 1958 vintage it should have a St. Louis Missouri barrel address. Many barrels have been changed out declines value.
Good luck.
Watch for cracks on the forearms due to recoil. Very common. If 1930 to 1958 vintage it should have a St. Louis Missouri barrel address. Many barrels have been changed out declines value.
Good luck.
Gunny456 said:
Condition is everything. Blueing wear and stock. From what you say.... $550 - $600.
Watch for cracks on the forearms due to recoil. Very common. If 1930 to 1958 vintage it should have a St. Louis Missouri barrel address. Many barrels have been changed out declines value.
Good luck.
Think more forearm cracks are due to incorrect forearm alignment rather than recoil. It's easy to misalign the lip in the forearm with the groove in the receiver when reinstalling after take down, and tightening up the magazine cap with the parts misaligned can cause the forearm to crack.
So can recoil according to collectors and it says that in reference books. I would say causes are from both perhaps. . Nevertheless it should be looked for when examining for purchasing, regardless of the cause.
ETA Great info. I learned something as usual.
ETA Great info. I learned something as usual.
$900 will buy a heck of a new gun for a brush gun. Way better than a 70 year old gun. Flame away.
100% agree. I have a 20ga that was my grandfather's and a 12ga that was my father in law's. The only reason to shoot them is if I'm feeling nostalgic. $900 buys so much better gun today it's not even funny. No way I'd pay that for an Auto-5 in dinged up condition
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You won't find a better pump shotgun made today than an excellent condition vintage 870 wingmaster.
Autos have improved but certainly not all guns.
Autos have improved but certainly not all guns.
I'll take a 70s production Marlin lever action over any lever action made today also. Assuming they're both in excellent condition.
This.
I'll fall into the older is better camp…give me a Belgium made browning A5 and I'll eat forever. Something about the old humpback just fits me well. Dad gifted me his…it was the last year it was Belgium made(1975). It's been through the ringer, cracked stock and replaced, thrown off 4 wheelers, dropped in the mud, etc…break it down, oil it up, shoot it…money. Killed many a birds. Every time. Will never sell it.
Milwaukees Best Light said:
$900 will buy a heck of a new gun for a brush gun. Way better than a 70 year old gun. Flame away.
New shotguns are mostly junk. Made with cheap materials. Shoot them hard and they all break parts. Been there and still doing it. Get them good and dirty and most won't operate worth a damn. They might be lighter with less recoil but definitely not better.
Milwaukees Best Light said:
$900 will buy a heck of a new gun for a brush gun. Way better than a 70 year old gun. Flame away.
I played with plastic guns when I was a child.
Belgium A5 is one of the best ever made.
Gunny456 said:
So can recoil according to collectors and it says that in reference books. I would say causes are from both perhaps. . Nevertheless it should be looked for when examining for purchasing, regardless of the cause.
ETA Great info. I learned something as usual.
I have a browning A5 but really dont inow how I came about buying Where do I find a place to figure out age bu the serial number
Thanks
Just saw this but DatTall posted the info.
https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/browning-a5-16-gauge-serial-number-date-guide.297760/
I found this one useful as I think there was some variance between the serial numbers depending on when and where it was manufactured
I found this one useful as I think there was some variance between the serial numbers depending on when and where it was manufactured
Thanks. Probably will post when i find out date
Okay?
Love A5s. Finally found a good deal on a nice Belgium made 20g last year. Almost bought another one a few weeks ago.
Had my son look at serial number and he says made in 1927
But just saw rilli ag post and maybe now 1934
I will get the for sure serial number and let the experts decide what it is
I will get the for sure serial number and let the experts decide what it is
Is it a 12 gauge or 16 gauge? Rillos link is for 16 gauge shotguns. The link i posted is straight from Browning, but for 12 gauge A5s
I like your link better then
93351
It is a 16 guage barrel made in belgium from what the barrel says
Browning
It is a 16 guage barrel made in belgium from what the barrel says
Browning
Rillo's link will be your source. I'd be curious how many A5s were bought in the Great Depressionmaddiedou said:
93351
It is a 16 guage barrel made in belgium from what the barrel says
Browning
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