Browning A5 Light Twelve Review

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

I have this same gun. Santa brought it to me about 1954. It has never jammed nor had any malfunction of any kind, either high brass or low brass shotgun shells. A real keeper. Made in Belgium.

[@celmer6]

I also have a 1954 model and it's got very nice features over the earlier A-5's. The only thing I want to change is to get rid of the Locked shell elevator and upgrade to a newer unlocked shell elevator. The parts are under $150 and easy to swap out the parts. I have 12 A-5's and eventually I will have them all upgraded.

[@TheNecronacht]

Thanks for showing some love to the Browning A5 guns. I had an A5 20 guage in the 70s as a teen with a secondary slug barrel for deer. Loved that shotty and wish I still had it.

[@jamorg2306]

Love my 16 gauge A5. Built in 1923, over a hundred years old now.

[@bertpulaski2492]

I’ve got several Belgium A5’s: Light Twelve, std twelve, std sixteen, and sweet sixteen. I’ve also Remington humpback clone and had a Savage version as well. Definitely one of my favorite shotguns.

[@CCH-R]

The Remington isn’t a clone. They were made at the same time and they do have slight differences. Remington was the first semi auto shotgun made in the USA

[@celmer6]

That Remington is the Model 11 and it's a licensed copy of the A-5 not a clone. Remington even manufactured Browning Shotguns during WW2 in NY after the NAZI's captured Belgium and The FN manufacturing complex.

[@celmer6]

This is why the Remington Model 11 says right on the barrel "Manufactured under Browning patent's". Savage also made a licensed copy in Both steel and aluminum receivers. Winchester made a pirate copy and got sued by Browning for infringement of his patents.

[@richardphelps5041]

I own a 1963 light 12. My dad bought new in 1965. Very nice condition.

[@christophereger1053]

Grew up with a Sweet 16. Great guns

[@paulgandy7347]

Me too

[@celmer6]

The Browning A-5 is the first successful production auto shotgun beginning 1st year Production in 1903. So not only is it the first it's also the most stressful and longest production run from 1903-1999. All other Auto shotguns lust after the sales numbers of the A-5. It's still my favorite Hunting shotgun of all time and I still hunt upland bird's, small game, Hogs and Whitetail deer with them. I just keep adding more antique A-5's to my shotgun collection. It's awesome having about a dozen shotguns that all use the same barrels, parts, stock's and springs. I'm going to be rocking these Browning's for the next 75 years.

[@rognvaldrasbjrn3972]

I used one in the SAP riot unit (now referred to as the Public Order Policing Unit). It was a fantastic weapon. Relatively lightweight, very comfortable to fire, and very reliable, trustworthy as well as very accurate. Just a bit too long for my liking especially when debussing and in tight situations. Loaded and fed smoothly, very light recoil. I preferred this over the Beretta 200 and 202 pump actions we also used.

[@lawrencemarocco8197]

I have a1959 vintage Light 12.Easy handling and utterly reliable. Important thing is to adjust the friction rings on the magazine tube to match the loads you are using to ensure proper functioning and prevent excessive wear.

[@genelyda1102]

So true

[@rickchristensen4416]

Love the Browning A5. I have a magnum 20 , a magnum 12 & a light 12.

[@williamray3101]

I have one. It was made 1953. Great condition😊

[@sean900fps]

it was made by a hunter for hunters .. yes it lines up fast and easy .almost like browning knew what he was creating .. a damn fine shooter .. nice job on the video

[@rattatatat1893]

Just got gifted this a5 from my grandpa, it was passed down from my great uncle, to my great grandpa, to my grandpa, to me!

[@macb9009]

My Grandpa just passed down one of his Auto 5s to my dad. I thought it was incredibly cool, then I’ve done some research and it’s an amazing shotgun. Belgium made, FN on stock plate. 4G w a 5 digit serial number. The more I’ve looked at it the more invaluable it is.. I’m the firearm collector and hunter in my family and my grandpas the only one who is as well, it’s a beautiful firearm that will hopefully be passed down to me one day. And it has the original owners manual with it.. just insane.🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍

[@4eyetracker542]

Great classic! I have a few. Maybe I missed it but you cover the fine qualities as magazine cutoff & speed load features?

[@paulbegley1464]

I love my Browning A-5 Belgian made. Had one made in Japan also but had to let it go for financial reasons ( car kept breaking down ). Hated to had let it go. It was a great gun.

[@Brandenuzis]

I have the sweet 16 and the light 20. If my house ever goes up in flames im walking thru the fire to retrieve them. Amazing upland shotguns

[@Jayhawk4848]

I have one as my primary deer hunting shotgun. I love it.

[@aftonm693]

What's the accuracy like out to 50-75 yards?

[@randymente80]

Had one outside in the barn for 20 years i just spray it with wd 40 once a year and it still shoots fine.

[@mikefisher2673]

My grandfather had a light A5 12 and I had a standard A5 12, but never shot the light weight.

[@Powder_actuated_lead-]

I’m picking a mint condition A5 next week I can’t wait to shoot it

[@mikefisher2673]

@@Powder_actuated_lead- My ex friend took my A5 disappeared and never returned it.

[@davidcudlip6587]

They're deadly on game but a day of shooting clays will rock your shoulder. I used one for years on Kansas and South Dakota pheasants.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

Both of mine could be dialed down to very mild recoil.

[@jamescarrick9752]

The 'rimgs' have to be installed depending upon load shooting. Between my Light Twelve, and the Sweet Sixteen, my brother and I leave them set up for quail hunting in Iowa. I like my Ithaca 12 ga pump for a heavier load for pheasant

[@AnimeFan_2013]

Last year, I was thinking about getting a Japanese-barreled A5, but ended up getting another desirable (& more expensive) firearm: a French FR-F2

[@paulbegley1464]

Let me tell you that Japanese isn't bad. They really do make a great product. Just as well made as a Belgium or an Italian and even the U.S.

[@AnimeFan_2013]

@@paulbegley1464 Nice, the "Made In Japan" marking is the only reason I specifically want one of those

[@paulbegley1464]

@@AnimeFan_2013 Yah it was a nice gun. I did buy another but it was a Belgium And I also got a Browning that made in Spain but it's not the A-5. But I'm still looking for the Japanese one. I also want one in 20 gauge as well.

[@AnimeFan_2013]

@@paulbegley1464 Awesome, I think the A5 I had on my wishlist was some kind of engraved deluxe edition, but I'll just settle for a standard model with the jap marking in the future (if they're still around)

[@thomashaley7657]

If it has an original Browning barrel the choke sizes were dictated by a small mark that looks something like an asterisk. One for full, two meant modified, and three for improved cylinder. Mine is a 1950 model with plain barrel. Enjoyed the video!

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I inherited one of these from my grandfather. I can't find any information on what it's worth. Any idea of what a starting point would be?

[@codytaylor2194]

It's not worth anything you should just send that hunk of junk to me 😂

[@codytaylor2194]

If it's a light 12 and depending on condition I see them day in and day out 800-1200....you might find a Japan made for 700 but the Belgians hold there value

[@crashcoursehistory7898]

I picked up a a5 light 12 gauge from a pawn shop for 250 with a patched up broken stock. It’s my goto shotgun now.

[@igotatan1]

I still have my Father's A5, and there is no need for a different shotgun. It has a 30.5" barrel that shoots, and cycles like butter still. Geese, Turkey, Grouse, Snipe, Dear, Rabbit, Boar, it does the job well.

[@scottwilson1258]

JM Browning :Brilliant Mind

[@michaelwatson7298]

A5 20 gauge would be MY dream dove gun.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

I had a couple of these light twelves. Belgian made by FN in 1927 ans 1923. Remington's Model 11 is the same gun made in the US. Both were awesome. Yeah, you're right: These are very instinctive pointers and the long reciever top increases the sight radius, so clays get hit easier. I consider tem to be th ebest working mnan's shotgun ever made. They were designed to do it all by being adjustable to the loads. I think one of the reasons thay are somewhat reasonably priced is that most people don't understand what the old farts knew by common sense. They likely had just one gun, and an empty stomach if they didn't know it well. The A-5 was that gun and would hunt everything. Today, the average buyer has options other than going hungry. One thing I really liked was the "rolling recoil" instead of the sharp punch of every other shotgun out there. When that massive barrel slides back, it's like the heavy slide of a Colt 1911, absorbing tons of recoil shock. Light loads feel like a pea shooter.

[@williamray3101]

A5. Speed loads first shell easy to clean I don't know any better semi auto😅😊

[@mayhem13007]

what kind of chke do you have in this Auto 5 for ball trap please?

[@js-rf9le]

I have a light twelve 12 gauge also. Its Japanese made with 2 star on it which means it has a full choke. My question is, can I shoot steel shot out of it? Some people say yes and some say no. Any browning A5 gurus please help!

[@js-rf9le]

With 1 star *

[@js-rf9le]

@@BaikalTii I also have a Belgian 12 gauge A5 with a modified choke. I took both of them to an older gunsmith and he recommended not using steel shot out of either of them but especially the A5 with the full choke. I finished out the duck season with my Belgian A5 with the modified because he said it's less likely to bulge since the modified ain't as tight. I guess it makes sense I just don't want to mess up the barrels. I inherited both of them from my grandfather so I want to take care of them. It just kind of sucks cause they're amazing shotguns and I'm not supposed to shoot steel lol. I usually shoot high brass #4 steel and so far it hasn't messed up the barrel.

[@mothergoose4231]

what year exactly is this gun? great vid btw!

[@MrVuicho]

A Light Twelve has one drawback compared to a standard model the hammer has openings to lighten the construction. Mine broke and a wild boar almost killed me. If you are hunting wild hog with it make sure you install a full body hammer in it!

[@johnhoffman8203]

Wish they would take 3" shells. But then it would probable be an A 4.5.

[@maxpinson5002]

That looks more like an Auto-5, the old barrel recoiling shotgun design from the early 1900's instead of the A5, the newer design with the bolt and short stiff spring action similar to the Benelli system. Two different guns and names

[@nsmerilli1]

I think it’s called a light 12 because it only shoots 2 3/4 shells. And the Magnum 12 will shoot 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells.

[@genelyda1102]

You are correct light twelve 2 3/4 inch shells

[@dudley5658]

The single most incredible invention ever created. Followed by vinyl records and microwave ovens.

[@sir_burpsalot-oy7gb]

I got my Browning Light 12 A5 with a Polychoke for CA$675

[@BibleLifeMaui]

Thanks for the video brother but the voice audio needs to be louder. The presenters voice is soft spoken and the mic seems too far away. You guys have good content. However, the voice recording needs to be louder. Thank you

[@LesFindley-w7f]

Something isn’t right on that. My dad had a true Belgium browning A5 and the safety is at the front of the trigger guard that you pushed forward with your finger while in the the trigger guard. And not enough engraving on yours as what his was. He bought his during the Korean War.

[@mothergoose4231]

it was used in nam. not issued,, family members sent it to their kiddos that had to do security watch.

[@nealfry2230]

That's a Miracle. John Mosses Browning was a Missionary in t&e 18o0's in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I Believe in Miracles Heavenly Pleasures Hayden Panettiere. Most Sincerely and Truthfully,, Neal Patrick Fry

[@nealfry2230]

I'll Always Love you Hayden Panettiere

[@roberthuikku5923]

238000

[@fishfuxors]

No. that's an Auto 5.

[@Dorgon_HetuAla]

The Chinese copied it.

[@KarenElmore-t4b]

Not a A5. It’s a Auto 5.

[@naseemjomaa6244]

A5 stands for auto 5

[@ajp2470]

Same shit dude

[@joeberta368]

I owned a 60’s A5 LIGHT TWELVE - It was a Belgium Made browning - I was in the 8th grade and worked all summer to buy it. I cost me $ 176.00 at the time. I took the best care of it and it was in close to mint condition. At the age of 69 health prevented me from hunting and I found a collector who I knew would care and love gun as I did. I sold it for $ 1,300.00 - if my health would not have one south - I would still have I today. BTW MINE WAS A FULL CHOKE 30” barrel - it weighed 5 3/4 pounds not 8.

[@sartainja]

It is named a “Light 12” because it is a 2 3/4. You might need to do a little research before you present a video = F. 👎

[@moose7767]

Umm… there’s a heavier Auto 5 that only chambers 2 3/4” shells in addition to the Light twelve The Auto 5 Magnum is the only one that chambers 3” shells. You might need to do a little research before you post a comment.

[@mannypuerta5086]

@@moose7767 That’s true. “Light Twelve” is engraved on the receiver, which had lightening cuts machined inside the receiver and the forend is narrower. They only came in 2 3/4”. There might be other differences, too. My very first firearm when I was 18 was an Auto-5 in 12ga 2 3/4”. It was not a “Light Twelve.”

[@podguri8495]

Ww1

[@nobs8124]

I saw one today at the gun store I feel in love with it, it looks like brand new, made in Japan awesome quality , $750 sadly I can not buy it I don’t have license 🥹🥹