Serial number 288647 on bottom of receiver and box, 27.5 in. blued barrel marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM / SPECIAL STEEL - 12 GAUGE - SHELLS 2 3/4", ventilated rib with single front bead sight, barrel choked MOD, blued receiver marked BROWNING LIGHT TWELVE with additional scroll floral patterns, checkered walnut stock and forend with original buttplate. Note: forend has a piece of wood missing near the receiver. Besides this overall the shotgun is in excellent condition
Introduced in 1905, is a pioneering semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning and known for its innovative recoil-operated mechanism. Renowned for its reliability and ruggedness, the A5 became a favorite among hunters and law enforcement. Its production spanned over 80 years, cementing its legacy as a classic in shotgun history.