For your consideration is a Belgian made engraved Browning Auto-5 16 gauge shotgun. The shotgun was designed by the renowned John Browning, and produced in 1948. The Auto-5 was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and ran almost interrupted between 1905 and 1998. John Browning considered the design for the A5 "his best achievement", when presented to Winchester however, they refused his terms. Next Browning went to Remington with the design, but when Browning was waiting on presenting the design, the president passed of a heart attack. It was at that point Browning looked over-seas, and came to agreement with FN. The shotgun is long-recoil operated, and holds four shells in the magazine tube, and one in the chamber. The shotgun is marked in numerous places. On the left of the barrel it reads "Browning Arms Company St Louis MO - Special Steel - 16 Gauge - Shells 2 3/4" and the right is marked "Made in Belgium". The left side of the factory engraved receiver is marked "Browning Arms Company St Louis MO - Browning Trade Mark". The straight grain walnut stock is in good condition showing small dings and dents from use in the field. Checkering is still present and in good shape. This shotgun utilizes a 28" round fully ribbed blue barrel. The muzzle has a screw on C-Lect style choke and brass bead front sight. Serial Number: X14672. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.