Up for sale is a Belgian-made FN Browning Auto-5 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28" barrel, manufactured in 1951. This is one of the classic, high-quality FN-produced models, known for their craftsmanship and reliability. The shotgun is in Excellent condition, especially considering its age — clean bluing, well-preserved wood, and a bright, sharp bore. A highly desirable collectible Auto-5 that is also fully functional as a hunting or sporting shotgun.

Specifications:

  • Model: FN Browning Auto-5 (“A5”)

  • Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (Belgium)

  • Year: 1951

  • Gauge: 12 GA

  • Action: Long-recoil semi-auto

  • Barrel Length: 28"

  • Choke: Modified Barrel

  • Chamber: 2¾"

  • Finish: Bluing in excellent condition; minimal handling wear

  • Stock/Forend: Wood in excellent condition — sharp checkering, little to no cracking or compression marks

  • Bore: Bright and clean with strong interior finish

  • Condition Rating: Excellent — far better than typical guns from the 1950s

  • Function: Cycles properly; no mechanical issues