Browning A5

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Modern inertia-driven semi-auto honoring John Browning's legendary Auto-5 design.

Active: 2012-present

Action: Semi-Automatic Inertia

Gauges: 12, 16, 20

Price: Mid Range ($1,500-$2,200)

History

While John Browning's original Auto-5 (1898-1998) used a recoil-operated long-recoil system and was the first successful semi-auto shotgun, the modern A5 (2012) is an entirely new design using the Kinematic Drive inertia system. The humpback receiver pays homage to the original, but the modern A5 offers faster cycling, reduced recoil, and improved reliability. Backed by a 100,000 round/5-year guarantee, the A5 is available in 12, 16, and 20 gauge.

Specifications

Barrel Lengths

26", 28", 30"

Weight

6.0-7.1 lbs

Chamber

3" (3.5" in 12ga)

Capacity

4+1

Models in This Series

Shotguns in the A5 series

6 models

A5

Designed by John Browning himself, the Auto-5 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun eve...

A5 Hunter

Standard field model

A5 Stalker

Synthetic stock version

A5 Sweet Sixteen

16ga field model

A5 Wicked Wing

Waterfowl model with Cerakote

Auto-5 Original