1958 Belgian Browning FN Auto-5 Light Twelve FULL Choke 12 GA Semi Automatic Shotgun

Our Assessment:

Make: Browning

Model: FN Auto-5 Light Twelve

Serial Number: 8G17375

Year of Manufacture: 1955

Caliber: 12 Gauge

Action Type: Semi Automatic

Markings: Standard Browning Auto Five Light Twelve Markings

Barrel Length: 29.5"

Choke: Full, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is metal bead at the front of a solid rib. The top of the receiver is serrated to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered wood stocks with a small thin crack at the bottom rear of the forearm. There are some scattered handling marks, scuffs and compressions. The LOP measures 14 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the horn FN buttplate . The stocks rate in about Very Good Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85%of its metal finish. There scattered handling marks, scuffs and draglines. There is some thinning on the edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Plus condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES CA DEALER Transferable: Yes , CA PPT: NO