Browning A5 Belgium Made 12 GA Shotgun

Posted: 04/01/2026

Browning A5 Belgium Made 12 GA Shotgun

The Belgian-made Browning A5 12-gauge shotgun is an iconic, long-recoil operated semi-automatic renowned for it’s “humpback” receiver, exceptional craftsmanship, and walnut stock. Primarily chambered for 2 3/4″ shells, features 27″ barrels, fixed chokes, and a weight of roughly 8 lbs.

Specifications:

  • Production: Fabricated by Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium.
  • Action: Long-recoil semi-automatic.
  • Gauge: 12 Gauge.
  • Chamber: 2 3/4 inches.
  • Barrel Length: Typically 27 inches.
  • Capacity: 4-round tubular magazine (+1 in chamber).
  • Weight: Approximately 8 lbs (varies by model and barrel length).
  • Stock: Checkered walnut (often square knob/long tang on older models).
  • Chokes: Fixed (commonly Full, Modified, or Improved Cylinder).
  • Features: Famous humpback receiver,, bronze friction ring system for recoil management.