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Lot 3543:FN Herstal A 5 Shotgun 12

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3543:FN Herstal A 5 Shotgun 12

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $6,000

Excellent Pre-WWII High Grade Gold Inlayed Belgium Browning A5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Solid rib barrel with a bead front sight, full choke. Top of rib is marked "BROWING ARMS COMPANY, OGDEN UTAH." barrel marked "FULL - 12 SPECIAL STEEL" and "BELGUIM PROOFS." Gold wire and floral inlays on the action, barrel and trigger guard. Left side of this action is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE D'ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE." With front trigger guard safety. Triple X fancy English walnut round knob pistol grip stock with tear-drop side panels, fine line checkering, solid red rubber recoil pad. Matching English walnut forearm with fine line checkering. Length of pull is 13 7/8".

ConditionExcellent plus with 99% original deep black blue finish remaining. Gold inlays stand-out well with black background finish and all remains. Stock finish is excellent with a few minor scratches and handling marks. An outstanding Pre-WW II presentation grade A5 Browning made in 1929.

Details

ManufacturerFN Herstal

ModelA 5

TypeShotgun

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge12

Barrel30 solid rib

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL