Browning Auto-5 Standard 16, 16 Gauge, 28" Plain Barrel, Belgian FN 1957, Blued, Checkered Walnut, Light Scroll Engraving
This 1957 Browning Auto-5 Standard 16 is a Belgian-made FN production with the classic humpback receiver profile and "MADE IN BELGIUM" barrel mark. It features the long-recoil Auto-5 system with an adjustable friction-ring setup, a left-side magazine cut-off, and a 28" plain barrel with a single front bead. Factory light scroll engraving on both sides and checkered walnut furniture with a round-knob pistol grip add period-correct detail.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood furniture shows significant wear, with scratches and dents throughout. There is rust present on the barrel and receiver. The barrel exterior is clean with a matte luster.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Standard 16 semi-auto shotgun, 16 Gauge, with 28" plain barrel
Built in the 1950s era and dated to 1957, this Standard 16 showcases FN’s Belgian manufacture and the hallmark Auto-5 design. The top of the receiver is matted, and the barrel carries the "MADE IN BELGIUM" marking, aligning with mid-century Browning production details.
The action is the long-recoil Auto-5 system with an adjustable friction-ring setup tailored for load tuning. A left-side magazine cut-off lever allows controlled loading and unloading. The tube magazine provides 4+1 capacity, and the fore-end cap supports takedown.
The barrel is a 28" plain steel tube with a single front bead and a clean, straightforward sight picture. A grooved charging handle complements the cycling feel and control. The shotgun is finished in blued steel at the barrel and receiver.
Furniture is standard-grade checkered walnut with a round-knob pistol grip, a checkered fore-end with a finger groove, and a Browning hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.5", giving it a classic field-ready fit in full-size trim.
Light factory scroll engraving on both sides of the receiver adds subtle visual interest while remaining true to the model’s standard configuration.