Browning Auto 5 12ga - The Firearms Forum

mhack33 · 03-14-2010, 03:58 PM

My dad and I are looking to purchase a gun similar to my grandfather's 1956 Christmas present that was from the family. This gun was stolen 15 years ago so our memories and information are faded. We know that it held 5 rounds, was the typical humpback design, it had checkering on the stock and the foregrip. We know it was semi auto, it did not have a vented rib, it did have a reddish brown recoil pad, and it was manufactured before 1955, and it did not have a gold trigger.

Here is the confusion, the entire family thinks it was a Browning A5. One member is sure that it had pheasants engraved on the side or ducks of some sort. Every A5 style shotgun I have seen that has pheasants is either a Remington or a Savage. All of the Brownings seem to have the typical ornate scrollwork but none that I have found have pheasants. We have lost any other information, and can't seem to find any pictures.

So here is my question, did Browning ever produce a 12ga with pheasants, humpback, 5 shot, no vented rib, no gold trigger? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Sandman · 03-16-2010, 02:22 PM

I am not sure about pheasants engraved on an A-5, but I do know that Remington made an A-5 knock-off at one point long ago. I think it was a Remington Model 11. Maybe that is what he had.

Charlie the sniper · 04-25-2010, 04:35 PM

I have seen Belgium made Browning A5's (FN) with pheasants engraved on the reciever.
I also believe some of these were sold in the U.S.A.
Also with Ducks,Dogs and over wildlife scenes. I think the offered 4 grades of engraving too......but don't quote me.

Zane71464 · 04-26-2010, 02:38 AM

mhack33, is this like the gun you are referring to?
Mine is a Remington "SPORTSMAN", it is of the Remington model 11 family, copy of an A-5 made by FN for browning. The one I have was made in 1947, and only holds 3 shells. I hope the pics help?

03-14-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
mhack33 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1	Browning Auto 5 12ga My dad and I are looking to purchase a gun similar to my grandfather's 1956 Christmas present that was from the family. This gun was stolen 15 years ago so our memories and information are faded. We know that it held 5 rounds, was the typical humpback design, it had checkering on the stock and the foregrip. We know it was semi auto, it did not have a vented rib, it did have a reddish brown recoil pad, and it was manufactured before 1955, and it did not have a gold trigger. Here is the confusion, the entire family thinks it was a Browning A5. One member is sure that it had pheasants engraved on the side or ducks of some sort. Every A5 style shotgun I have seen that has pheasants is either a Remington or a Savage. All of the Brownings seem to have the typical ornate scrollwork but none that I have found have pheasants. We have lost any other information, and can't seem to find any pictures. So here is my question, did Browning ever produce a 12ga with pheasants, humpback, 5 shot, no vented rib, no gold trigger? Any info is greatly appreciated. -->

03-16-2010, 02:22 PM	#2
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 552	Re: Browning Auto 5 12ga I am not sure about pheasants engraved on an A-5, but I do know that Remington made an A-5 knock-off at one point long ago. I think it was a Remington Model 11. Maybe that is what he had.

04-25-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
Charlie the sniper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England, thats the USN aircraft carrier near europe. Posts: 751	Re: Browning Auto 5 12ga I have seen Belgium made Browning A5's (FN) with pheasants engraved on the reciever. I also believe some of these were sold in the U.S.A. Also with Ducks,Dogs and over wildlife scenes. I think the offered 4 grades of engraving too......but don't quote me. __________________ Never Forget, the price paid for Freedom.

04-26-2010, 02:38 AM	#4
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,371	Re: Browning Auto 5 12ga mhack33, is this like the gun you are referring to? Mine is a Remington "SPORTSMAN", it is of the Remington model 11 family, copy of an A-5 made by FN for browning. The one I have was made in 1947, and only holds 3 shells. I hope the pics help? Attached Images __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!