Browning A5 Classic 12 Gauge 28″ Semi Automatic Shotgun MFD 1984

SOLD FOR: $2,426.00

LSB#: LSB250520NP050

Make: Browning

Model: Auto-5 (A5) Classic

Serial Number: 211BC0307

Year of Manufacture: 1984 

Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Recoil Operated, Tube-Fed Magazine

Barrel Length: 28”

Choke: Fixed Improved Modified

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metallic bead mounted to the matted ventilated rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two-piece checkered high-gloss walnut set with a straight comb,plastic buttplate, checkered semi pistol grip and checkered forend. The LOP is 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are faint handling marks present. The stock rates in Excellent, Like New condition.

Type of Finish: Blued / Stainless

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no visible erosion or fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10 and appears unfired. 

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some faint handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are crisp. Overall, this shotgun rates in Excellent, Like New condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes box and manual. 

Our Assessment: Browning’s Auto-5 Classic is a tribute to one of the most iconic semi-automatic shotguns in history. Designed by John M. Browning and introduced in the early 1900s, the Auto-5 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun and earned a reputation for reliability, longevity, and distinctive “humpback” styling that doubles as an extended sighting plane. The Classic model, built in Japan by Miroku, reflects the peak of craftsmanship with beautifully figured walnut, deep bluing, and scroll engraving.

This example, manufactured in 1984, appears nearly untouched and remains in exceptional condition—showing just the faintest evidence of handling. The high-gloss wood, game scene engraving, and original packaging make it a highly desirable piece for collectors, especially those seeking a tribute to Browning’s golden era.

Whether you’re adding it to a curated Browning collection or preserving it as a legacy piece, this A5