Browning Auto-5 12 Gauge Barrel Assembly — Blued, Vent Rib, Japan Marked
This is a Browning Auto-5 12 gauge replacement barrel assembly with a ventilated rib, steel construction, and a blued finish. It is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN" with "NP 3" stampings. Designed for the Auto-5 long-recoil system, it features an integral barrel extension and an integral barrel ring. Barrel length, chamber length, and choke are not marked.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Smoothbore; specific bore condition not provided.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few scuffs and scratches on the exterior surfaces, but the assembly remains in great shape overall.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 12 gauge barrel assembly
Made in Japan and Browning-marked, this barrel assembly is configured for the Auto-5 long-recoil action. The integral barrel extension and barrel ring are correct for this design, providing the required interfaces for the Auto-5 system.
The steel barrel wears a traditional blued finish and includes a ventilated rib. The rib provides a clean sighting plane consistent with many factory Auto-5 configurations.
Factory rollmarks read "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN" along with "NP 3" markings. These identifiers align with later-production Auto-5 components manufactured in Japan.
This assembly is 12 gauge. Barrel length, chamber length, and choke are not marked/unknown.