Browning Auto 5 - 16 Gauge

Here we have a Browning Auto 5 in 16 gauge, a 1957 production Belgian made beauty with a 26'' barrel, 2 3/4'' chamber, and Improved Cylinder choke. While it was frustrating shooting trap with it that is certainly not its strong suit and I believe it would be a better slug gun.
Mentioned in the video were several related Milsurp Garage KZbin videos that might be of interest.
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[@SkyeDrakewilkes]

My grandfather left me his 16 gauge a5 when he died a few years back. I shoot clay with it but in always sad i never knew the history. Your video style is very comfortable and informative.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning in.

[@chipmcdaniel1265]

I inherited my Grandfathers 16 gauge A5. A 1909 sn 422. A treasured family heirloom.

[@bobbyscott8024]

Well done! These are the most enjoyable shotguns to shoot imo., if they're set up right and the springs (recoil & action spring in stock) aren't worn out. Have some Brownings (Stnd.Wt. and Sweet Sixteens, Belgium and Japanese, all 16 ga., Belgium Mag.Twenty), Remingtons ( Model 11- 5 shot 12 ga. & Sportsman 16ga.) and Savages (720 Standard 5-shot & 726 Upland Sporter, 3 shot; both 16 ga.), and the new Sweet Sixteen - 2016 and they all shoot well! You've got 2 very good examples there of Belgium and Japanese quality my friend!

[@MilsurpGarage]

Thanks! Seen either of my two Breda Brescia videos? Sounds like they would be right up your alley.

[@garypiont6114]

About time. A5 is a hand held claymore. Built like the empire state building in the nyc😢.. I have 3 pre 1911, named Remington auto loading shotgun. I think the kommies stole part of this gem. Thanks for the vids.

[@chipmcdaniel1265]

I have a 1909 s/n 422. My late Grandfather’s.

[@garypiont6114]

@@chipmcdaniel1265 cool.

[@leonwhittington1773]

You probably already know about "Art's Gunshop" in Misouri. He is the go to guy for anything pertaining to Browning A-5s. He has some great videos on repairing and restoring them.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Yeah, I've seen his stuff. That's an amazing amount of A5 knowledge. Thanks for tuning in.

[@garylewis3641]

Enjoyed the video as the Auto-5 is one of my favorite design guns and I have two of them. A Beligian made Light 12 and a old model 720 Savage 16 ga. I have taken apart the rougher Savage but not the more immaculate Light 12 though I did manage to take the stock off one time. What a great design!

[@MilsurpGarage]

Browning has said the entire design, the whole thing complete beginning to end, came to him in a dream.

[@garylewis3641]

@@MilsurpGarage He was a genius even in his sleep!

[@1957Shep]

A true classic.

[@MilsurpGarage]

That you are Mr. Shep…….you certainly are.

[@stanandrews1741]

I really like these shotguns, I have owned several, for a while a few years back you could pick them up pretty cheap, lately they are going up in price steeply. If you have New Springs and the Friction rings and bronze friction pieces set up properly these shotguns are a pleasure to shoot with very manageable recoil. If you have one that kicks hard the recoil spring is likely collapsed or the friction rings are not set up right or missing.

[@MilsurpGarage]

Everything is going up in price steeply. Thanks for tuning in.

[@stanandrews1741]

Alas this is very True 😊 I enjoy your channel.

[@nikkonikko8684]

What would be a fair price for a 1953 browning a5 16 gauge?

[@MilsurpGarage]

@@nikkonikko8684There are so many factors…… Check GunBroker and search filter under completed auctions to get a true window.

[@thomasholohan4090]

Quite interesting. I did not know that FN permitted domestic manufacture of models of the A5. Nor did I realize that Winchester was so sensitive to sales of the model 97 that it would balk at manufacture of the A5. It's hard to understand that business decision, as it would seem to me that they could have a "best seller" - which the A5 proved to be - and still would have reasonable sales of a less expensive, well-loved pump action. I remember R. Lee Ermy's video on the history of shotguns. When he got to the advent of SA shotguns, he shot an A5 and seemed to have some trouble with the recoil. I recall him saying "...you have to really want to shoot that one.."

[@MilsurpGarage]

Thing was, Winchester already HAD the best seller, and the second best, and the third best. You know what they say….. threes company, fours a crowd.

[@garypiont6114]

Man do you have great books

[@MilsurpGarage]

I do.......just got Ians (Forgotten Weapons) book Small Arms of WWII.....best old gun book ever. Planning a video on it. Get it. Trust me.

[@garypiont6114]

@@MilsurpGarage you have the best books. A true collection.

[@garypiont6114]

I still remember your great vids on mausers. I just was able to get them cheap. Chilean, etc.thanks again

[@chrischiampo7647]

They Call it The “Sweet 16” The 16 Gauge Auto 5 Brownings 😀😊😀❤️ Marcellus Hartley Was The President and Owner of Remington That Died of a Heart Attack as Browning Was Waiting to See Him About the Auto 5 😀

[@MilsurpGarage]

HEARTley? Hmmmmm. He probably heard a rumor that Mr. Browning was sitting in his office waiting room with the plans to an auto loading shotgun….. The sweet sixteens were a special separate lightened model.

[@deej9367]

I use ic choke for early season pheasant, and it works great. Im thinking the gun just doesnt fit you because ic choke should be a breeze on the trap range

[@MilsurpGarage]

Yeah, but coupled with a 26’’ barrel and 1oz 16 gauge loads? I’m sure the sight picture I was lining up had a hand in it as I couldn’t find the sweet spot but I certainly felt there wasn’t the same shot velocity or density that my 30’’ full choke 12 gauges have……to a fault.

[@deej9367]

@MilsurpGarage Yeah, maybe the ammo because I've seen your videos when your smoking clays with a full choke. And that's definitely harder than a more open choke.

[@AA-gj3kt]

I have the Remington version and it's fine gun. That looks like it could be a tough trap field to shoot? Are those birds breaking above that treeline?

[@MilsurpGarage]

It’s a challenging field. A huge berm causes crazy updrafts, the birds visually skirt the treeline and it’s a wind tunnel. I love that place though.

[@JefferyPerdue]

I would love to see the serial number on your gun, do you have an A above the number, I have the same gun. I’m pretty sure they’re becoming kind of rare now because of A prefix

[@MilsurpGarage]

No A prefix. I believe the A prefix denotes the "Sweet SIxteen" which mine is not....mine is a standard version. Does yours say Sweet Sixteen on the receiver?

[@JefferyPerdue]

@@MilsurpGarage yes it does. The only research I have found about the gun that I have there was a guy on a form that said there were 958 of them made. I don’t know how true that is. I’ve been on the phone with Browning. Several people really cannot find out exactly how many that were made with the prefix above the serial number.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

I always liked the A5 but I wanted it with more capacity. Was there ever a variation that held at least 6

[@MilsurpGarage]

Maybe it will cycle shorties......worth a try.

[@garypiont6114]

I think Winchester was impotent machining this gem

[@MilsurpGarage]

The 1911 shotgun is a weird novelty but fun to use. The Model 40 is an interesting long recoil attempt that was pulled in a year but who can say why.....it always works good for me......but it's a little scary given the rumors and conjecture. The model 50 is a floating chamber gem of a shotgun. I love it. Problem is.....I love them all.

[@garypiont6114]

Like a pom pom gun

[@MilsurpGarage]

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[@garypiont6114]

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[@guaporeturns9472]

You should definitely get your dad some dentures

[@MilsurpGarage]

@@guaporeturns9472 He’s 88 right now and still has his real teeth….or was that some kind of euphemism?

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@MilsurpGarage That comment was for Gary Piont , not you.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@MilsurpGarage “Dad Gunmit” get it ?