Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Browning Arms Company / FN Auto-5 “Light Twenty!"
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning Arms Company / FN
Model: Auto-5 “Light Twenty”
Serial: 72Z70382
Date of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25 1/2" Barrel with Ventilated Rib and Fixed Improved Modified Choke (**-)
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: High-Gloss Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Checkered Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Auto-5—commonly referred to as the A-5—is a landmark in firearms history and widely recognized as the world’s first truly successful semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced in 1905, the Auto-5 revolutionized shotgun technology and set a performance standard that would endure for nearly a century. Produced continuously until 1998, its innovative long-recoil operating system and unique design earned it a reputation for rugged reliability and functional elegance. One of its most distinctive features was the iconic “humpback” receiver—a raised rear contour that gave the A-5 its unmistakable silhouette. This design was not merely aesthetic; it extended the sighting plane, making target acquisition more intuitive and improving shooting accuracy. The Auto-5 was primarily manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) and later by Miroku in Japan, with both factories upholding Browning’s high standards of craftsmanship. These shotguns were often adorned with finely blued steel and richly checkered walnut stocks, making them both highly functional and visually striking. Throughout its long production life, the Auto-5 was offered in a wide range of gauges and configurations to meet the needs of hunters, sport shooters, and military users alike. Among the most iconic variants were the Light Twelve, Sweet Sixteen, Light Twenty, and Magnum Twelve.
Model: Auto-5 “Light Twenty”
Serial: 72Z70382
Date of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: 20 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25 1/2" Barrel with Ventilated Rib and Fixed Improved Modified Choke (**-)
Optics/Sights: Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: High-Gloss Walnut Buttstock and Forend with Checkered Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Auto-5—commonly referred to as the A-5—is a landmark in firearms history and widely recognized as the world’s first truly successful semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by the legendary John Moses Browning and introduced in 1905, the Auto-5 revolutionized shotgun technology and set a performance standard that would endure for nearly a century. Produced continuously until 1998, its innovative long-recoil operating system and unique design earned it a reputation for rugged reliability and functional elegance. One of its most distinctive features was the iconic “humpback” receiver—a raised rear contour that gave the A-5 its unmistakable silhouette. This design was not merely aesthetic; it extended the sighting plane, making target acquisition more intuitive and improving shooting accuracy. The Auto-5 was primarily manufactured in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) and later by Miroku in Japan, with both factories upholding Browning’s high standards of craftsmanship. These shotguns were often adorned with finely blued steel and richly checkered walnut stocks, making them both highly functional and visually striking. Throughout its long production life, the Auto-5 was offered in a wide range of gauges and configurations to meet the needs of hunters, sport shooters, and military users alike. Among the most iconic variants were the Light Twelve, Sweet Sixteen, Light Twenty, and Magnum Twelve.
The Browning Auto-5 “Light Twenty” was introduced as a lighter, more agile 20-gauge version of the Auto-5, aimed at hunters who needed a shotgun that was easier to carry in the field. Weight reduction was achieved through several modifications: the receiver was scaled down in size while remaining steel, barrels often featured narrower ventilated ribs, and the buttstock was crafted from lighter, slimmer walnut. Despite these changes, the Light Twenty retained the Auto-5’s reliable long-recoil mechanism, preserving the performance and durability that made the line popular with waterfowl and upland game hunters.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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