^Lot 2322 FABRIQUE NATIONALE BROWNING A5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 GA, 2 3/4". S# 6363568. Bbl. 27 5/8". Model A5 semi-automatic shotgun, mfg. in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale. Left side of the bbl. is marked with FN's mfg. information above, "* ACIER SPECIAL-C.12-CART. 2 3/4", followed by Belgian proofs. Left side of receiver is marked "BROWNING" above an "FN" monogram, with Belgian proofs stamped on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Checkered rnd. knob buttstock with cheek rest, and checkered wood forend. Matte V/R with aluminum bead front sight. CONDITION: metal components retain most of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear, thinning, scattered handling marks, as well as some areas of oxidation/pitting present primarily on the receiver. Mirror bore. Wood furniture shows some scattered handling marks and some small impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-3899/MLW). MODERN. $350-550.