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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Browning Auto-5—commonly known as the A-5—is a landmark in firearms history and the first truly successful semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by the legendary John Browning and introduced in 1905, it revolutionized shotgun design and set the benchmark for autoloading performance for nearly a century, remaining in production until 1998. Its instantly recognizable “humpback” receiver not only gave it a distinct profile but also served a practical …