Browning Auto-5 16 Gauge, Belgian FN (1965), 26-Inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Improved Cylinder, 2 3/4" Chamber
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 was produced by FN Herstal in 1965 and configured as a standard-weight 16 gauge (non-Sweet Sixteen). It features factory scroll engraving with the Browning script and medallion, Belgian proof marks, and a blued steel receiver. A 26-inch plain steel barrel with a fixed Improved Cylinder choke and a 2 3/4" chamber makes it a practical, classic configuration, while an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad with white spacer sets this example apart.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 16 Gauge shotgun
Built by FN Herstal for Browning, this Auto-5 carries Belgian proof marks and factory receiver scroll engraving with the Browning script and medallion. The blued steel receiver and classic lines reflect the period-correct 1965 production.
The 26-inch plain steel barrel is marked "Special Steel – 16 Gauge – Shells 2 3/4" and uses a fixed Improved Cylinder choke. It is chambered for 2 3/4" shells and uses a front bead-only sight system for a clean sight picture.
Operating on the Auto-5's friction-ring regulated long-recoil system, this shotgun includes a left-side magazine cut-off, a cross-bolt safety, and a right-side reciprocating bolt handle. Capacity is 2+1.
Furniture consists of a checkered round-knob walnut pistol-grip stock and a matching checkered walnut forend. An aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad with white spacer is installed, yielding a 13.5-inch length of pull.