Browning Auto-5 Standard-Weight 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 inch Modified, Belgian FN 1954, Blued with Walnut and Factory Scroll Engraving
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Standard-Weight is a 1954 H-prefix gun built by FN for Browning Arms Co. It features a 28 inch plain barrel chambered 2 3/4 inch with a Modified choke, factory scroll engraving with border cuts, and an all-steel, blued finish. The bore is clean and mirror-bright, and an aftermarket ventilated recoil pad sets the length of pull at 15.0 inches. Proofs and the Browning St. Louis barrel address are present, confirming its FN manufacture and U.S.
import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Standard-Weight 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Made in Belgium by FN for Browning Arms Co. (St. Louis import), this Auto-5 carries the H-prefix series that denotes a Standard-Weight 12 gauge with 1954 production per Browning/NRA data. The receiver and barrel show factory scroll engraving with border cuts, and the barrel is roll-marked with the Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo.
address.
The 28 inch plain (non-vent-rib) FN Special Steel barrel is chambered 2 3/4 inch and marked with the Modified choke code (**). A single front bead and the classic humpback receiver with a serrated sighting plane provide a straightforward sight picture.
This long-recoil autoloader includes adjustable friction rings and a left-side magazine cut-off. Capacity is 4+1. It retains its blued steel receiver and barrel, with walnut furniture that includes a round-knob pistol grip and cut checkering, plus a matching walnut forend.
An aftermarket ventilated recoil pad is installed, yielding a 15.0 inch length of pull. Belgian FN proofs include the crowned ELG oval, Perron, lion over PV, and star-over-letter inspector’s marks, along with a 1Kg 047 weight stamp.