The first example appeared in the United States in NOTE: These shotguns, while somewhat strange in appearance, were the rage, especially after their introduction. Many older shotgunners tell stories of how well these gun shoot and operate. There is no reason why I would not accumulate a few of these at the right price, especially in the more rare configurations. These weapons deserved a Collectibility Factor of 1. In production of the Auto-5 shotgun was begun by B.
Miroku in Japan. This move was accomplished after approximately 2,, Auto-5 shotguns were manufactured by FN in Belgium between and In Browning discontinued production of the Auto-5 shotgun. In , the Browning A5 was released, which resembles the Auto-5 aesthetically but is recoil-operated. The A5 remains in production today.
The finish is blued with a checkered walnut stock. This shotgun was assembled in Portugal from parts that were manufactured by FN in Belgium. There were approximately , of these Browning shotguns imported between and Introduced in , The Browning Gold 10 was a gas-operated 5-shot semi-automatic shotgun chambered for the 10 gauge shell. The standard model has a walnut stock, blued receiver and barrel while the Stalker Model is fitted with a graphite composite stock with nonglare finish on receiver and barrel.
Both models are fitted with choke tubes. Weighs about 10 lbs. It features newly designed receiver, magazine cap, ventilated rib design, checkering pattern and Hi-Viz sights. Weight is about 7 lbs. The full line of Browning Gold shotguns includes field-grade models for waterfowl, upland game, turkey and trap and skeet. In addition, there are several slug gun variants available.
These Browning shotguns feature a semi-humpback design and aluminum alloy receiver. Weights vary from 7. Three choke tubes provided with all models. The Silver Hunter version features a satin finish walnut stock and forend. Similar to Silver Hunter, the Silver Stalker model has matte black composite stock and forend. Sling swivel studs. The BPS is a slide-action shotgun chambered for 10, 12, or 20 gauge.
It is offered with various length vent rib barrels with screw-in Invector chokes. It has double slide bars and a 5-shot tubular magazine. It is constructed of all steel. It was introduced by B. Miroku in The BPS remains a flagship among Browning shotguns and offered in a bewildering array of models and configurations. This article is an excerpt from the Standard Catalog of Browning Firearms.
Corey Graff contributed to this article. One of the most popular versions of the Auto-5 is the 16 gauge, affectionately known as the Sweet The 16 gauge is a little smaller and lighter than the 12 gauge, and many shooters have found it to be the Goldilocks of the Auto-5 lineup. Everything about that gun in that gauge is just right.
The original Auto-5 came of age in a bygone era. Regardless of the exact configuration, it was still a utilitarian gun. No, he fed it with whatever shells were in the box, utilizing the magazine cut-off if need be.
If you want a brand new semi-auto shotgun, then by all means, go buy a brand new semi-auto shotgun. Some folks may say that the Auto-5 is an outdated design that has outlived its usefulness. To that, I issue the following challenge: Go price one out for yourself.
Any worn bluing or stock dings you may encounter are just part of a well-lived life. Be a part of more than a century of history and pick up a real-deal Auto-5 if you have the chance. Matt Lynch tagged two slammers this bow season. There are still many factory loads available in 20 gauge, including birdshot, buckshot and rifled slugs. Make sure that the shotgun ammunition you purchase is the correct gauge and length for your shotgun, which is marked on the barrel.
Most Browning shotguns are offered in your choice of 12 and 20 gauge models. Certain Browning models are also offered in 16 gauge or 28 gauge, or in the smaller. The "gauge" system was created centuries ago to determine how many lead balls of a given bore diameter could be made from one pound of pure lead. In other words, if you divide a pound of lead into 12 round balls, the diameter of each ball equals "12 gauge. A bit crazy, but it's the way it was done. And we still use the gauge system today, with the exception of.
Shotguns are designed to fire ammunition that contains many small, individual pellets or shot, hence the term shotgun. The more construction or choke, the smaller and denser the shot pattern will be at any given distance. A full choke will produce a tighter pattern than a modified choke, and a modified choke will produce a tighter pattern than an improved cylinder choke. A cylinder choke has no constriction at all.
Full chokes keep the pattern denser at longer ranges. More open chokes let the shot pattern spread out, making it easier for you to hit fast moving targets at closer ranges.
Depending on the specific model and gauge, Browning shotguns may use one of three different types of choke tubes — Invector-DS, Invector-Plus or Standard Invector. These tubes are interchangeable between Browning barrels of the same gauge that are threaded for that type of choke tube. For example, you can use a Browning 12 gauge Invector-Plus choke tube in any Browning 12 gauge barrel that is threaded for the Invector-Plus system.
However, the three different types of Browning choke tubes are not interchangeable between one another or among different gauges. For example, you cannot install a 20 gauge Standard Invector choke tube on a barrel designed for a 12 Invector-DS choke tube.
The correct type of choke tube your shotgun uses will be clearly marked on your barrel along with the gauge and chamber length. All new Browning shotgun barrels are fitted with interchangeable choke tubes so you can easily match your pattern to your shooting or hunting situation. Specialty choke tubes for hunting and clay target sports are also available from Browning.
Take some time to do additional research on the skills you need to develop to be a safe and effective firearm owner. Your local gun store, gun range or shooting club may offer basic and advanced classes in firearm safety, marksmanship and home protection from certified instructors.
There are many good online resources available as well. One excellent resource for both local gun laws and training is the National Rifle Association.
Take me to Browning International No. Take me to Browning North America. Tips for First Time Shotgun Buyers. Your first shotgun should meet your current needs and provide you with years of shooting enjoyment. John Moses Browning with his "4-Bs" trapshooting team. He not only invented many of the great shotguns of all time, he actively used them as part of his personal lifestyle. Hinge-action shotguns have one or two barrels and are easily understood by new shooters.
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