Browning Auto-5 Standard 16 Gauge - Belgian 1952 Long-Recoil Semi-Auto, 27.5" Full Choke Barrel
This Belgian-made 1952 Browning Auto-5 Standard 16 Gauge pairs the classic humpback profile with a Special Steel 27.5" plain barrel and fixed Full choke, optimized for 2-3/4" shells. Factory scroll engraving, a machined steel receiver, and checkered walnut furniture highlight its traditional craftsmanship, while an aftermarket ventilated recoil pad adds shooting comfort.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good - Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the metal and wood surfaces. An aftermarket brown ventilated recoil pad with white/black spacer has been installed.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Standard 16 Gauge shotgun
- Aftermarket brown ventilated recoil pad with white/black spacer (installed)
The X-series serial prefix places this shotgun in the first post-war production run standardizing 2-3/4" chambers for 16 Gauge loads. Its long-recoil action cycles 4+1 rounds reliably while preserving Browning’s renowned smoothness.
The 27.5" Special Steel barrel carries a single * Belgian proof mark denoting a factory Full choke, giving it tight patterns for upland or field use. A plain sighting plane and silver front bead keep the sight picture uncluttered.
Factory scroll engraving on the salt-blued receiver and barrel flats remains crisp, adding understated elegance without the additional “Sweet Sixteen” script found on later variants. The humpback profile lines up consistently for instinctive pointability.
The walnut stock and long field-style forend feature sharp diamond-point checkering that offers a secure grip. Length of pull measures 14.5" with the added recoil pad, providing modern shoulder fit while preserving original handling balance.