pricing of a 1967 Browning A5 "Light 12" shotgun

[Spanky]

I have a neighbor that wants to sell this gun. It is a browning "Light 12" autoloading 12g shotgun. I would say it is close to 100% condition....honestly it looks like it has never been fired. I am not very good at judging value of these type of guns. What would be a safe price to buy it at? The wood and bluing are flawless and beautiful. Any ideas? Thanks for the help on this one guys....

Randy

[sookandy]

I'm not an expert on these at all but there is one online for $500.

[AEA]

I can't help on the pricing.
But I can tell you there are much better (shoot-able) guns made today.

That shotgun is a beautiful piece of work (my Dad had one) but it kicks like a mule! Even with butt pad, it really takes a toll on your shoulder.

Newer gas operated recoil system guns are much more comfortable to shoot.

[Spanky]

it does have a ribbed barrel

[Spanky]

I bought it.....it was too pretty to pass on even if it is not my typicall preferred style of gun. Heck is basically brand new. Thanks for the help folks.

[Jim Lockey]

Strange, I had one (browning) for a long time and didn't think it kcked much at all, by my 12 pump sure does.

[Rugerboy50]

I have a 72 A5 20ga. with vent rib barrel. Kicks pretty good. Will never part with it was my dad's.

I figure it's worth around $600.00. Sentimental value is worth much more than that.

[Pawpaw]

If your Auto-5 is kicking hard I suggest you download and read the manual.

There is a bronze friction ring (part of the recoil system) that has to be re-positioned for heavier loads. Also, pay particular attention to which way each ring is supposed to face.

After putting a box of shells through my father's Sweet Sixteen (also an Auto-5), my shoulder was a bit sore. Then I realized the ammo I was using was rated at 1300 fps. I re-positioned the rings and shot skeet with it at our last DFW get-together. I shot two boxes that day with no sore shoulder.

The Auto-5 is a real pussycat if you have it set up correctly.

[SQLGeek]

Selling already?

[flintknapper]

While I have never personally seen a "Salt-Wood" A5 shotgun, that firearm was produced in the era (1966-1971) when various Browning shotguns and rifles were made with the infamous "Salt-Wood" stocks/forearms.

It wouldn't hurt to check for pitting rust anywhere the wood contacts the metal (just for peace of mind).