Browning A5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge 24″ Semi Automatic Shotgun MFD 1958 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: WY250319DS099
Make: Browning
Model: Auto-5 (A5) Light Twenty
Serial Number: 8Z2568
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: 20 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Long Recoil Operated, Tube Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS MO / MADE IN BELGIUM / SPECIAL STEEL – 20GA – SHELLS 2 ¾”. The left side of the receiver is marked “TWENTY BROWNING” The bottom of the receiver is marked “8Z2568”
Barrel Length: 24” Ventilated Rib
Choke: Adjustable Poly Choke Deluxe
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a plastic bead fixed to the Poly Choke muzzle device. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated to reduce glare while aiming.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is in a 2 piece wood configuration featuring a fluted straight comb, plastic buttplate, checkered prince of whales grip and checkered forend. The LOP is 14.5”from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light handling marks present. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its original metal finish. The receiver shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are sharp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good 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: None
Our Assessment:The Browning Auto-5 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun and one of John Browning’s most enduring designs. Known for its long-recoil operation, distinctive humpback receiver, and reliability in the field, the A5 has seen use across the globe for over a century.
This example is a Light Twenty model made in Belgium in 1958, placing it firmly within C&R eligibility. The shotgun features a 24″ barrel with a Poly Choke Deluxe system, giving the shooter convenient adjustable choke settings without the need for changing tubes—ideal for upland bird hunting or clay target versatility.
With about 85% original finish remaining and a bright bore, this is a clean, functional piece of mid-century Browning craftsmanship. A perfect addition for collectors of Belgian Brownings or sportsmen looking for a proven field gun. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! -M.C.
