Browning A-5 Shotgun, Factory Part - Rebuild Kit, 16 Gauge
Code: A5RBD16
Ratings Snapshot
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
$105.00
Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto-5 Factory Parts Rebuild Kit. Includes (1)Friction Ring, (1)Friction Piece Bronze, (1)Friction Spring, (1)Recoil Spring, (1)Magazine Spring, (1)Action Spring, and (1)Forearm Schematic Insert. In 1998 Browning discontinued the production of the Auto-5, it's wood, and mechanical parts as well. This may be your last chance to secure the parts that will insure proper function of your gun. | |
| Manufacturer: Browning | |
| Code - | A5RBD16 |
| Gauge - | 16, Standard 16, and Sweet 16 |
| Note: Some Browning A-5 shotgun parts may require fitting/installation by a qualified gunsmith. | |
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Matte Blued,Unfinished,Bronze
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 16 Gauge
- Material: Steel,Polymer,Brass
- Models Fit: Browning Auto-5
Know Your Gun
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Browning Auto-5 History
The production of the Auto-5 began in 1902. Produced by F.N., John M. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. In 1999 Browning issued the "Final Tribute" version featuring engraved scens of John M. Browning, the F.N. Factory and the Browning Brothers first store. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a high-grade wood. Production of the famous "A-5" ceased after this final tribute.
| Date | Historic Information | Serial Number Info |
| 1903-1939 | First 10,000 shipped to U.S. Marked with "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A." Very few serial number records remain. | Beginning with Serial Number 1 to approximately 228,000. Exact production figures are not available. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess. |
| 1940-1946 | From 1940 to 1946 production of the Auto-5 was turned over to Remington. Serial number is on the side of receiver. "ABC" for American made Version. (A=16 gauge, B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge) | 1946+229,000-237,000 |
| 1947 | 237001-249000 | |
| 1948 | 249001-270000 | |
| 1949 | 270001-285000 | |
| 1950 | 285001-315000 | |
| 1951 | 315001-346000 | |
| 1952 | F.N. took over production of the Auto-5. | 346001-387000 |
| 1953 | 387000-438000 | |
| 1954-55 | Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. |
H1-H83000 L1-L83000 |
| 1956 | Serial Number designation for the Light Weight changed to G. |
H83001-H99000 G1-G23000 |
| 1957 | Serial Numbering System changed again. M=Standard Weight. G=Light Weight. |
M22000-M85000 G23001-85000 |
| 1958-67 |
From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture. 8M=standard weight for 1958. 8G=light weight for 1958. Example: 8M1000 = A 1958 Auto-5 standard weight shotgun with serial number 1000 |
G85001-G99000 8G1-8G2000 M=standard weight G=light weight |
| 1968-76 |
In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5: M=standard weight G=light weight This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000. Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000. |
M-standard weight G=light weight |
| 1976-1997 | In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.
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Serial Number Example: 01001RT151 This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. |
| 1999 |
The Auto-5 was discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999.
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Serial Number Example: 2000FT1001 This would be a Auto-5 "Final Tribute" 12 ga., manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 1001. |
Additional Resources
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Customer Ratings & Reviews
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Ratings Snapshot
out of 5
5
(13)
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
out of 5
5
(13)
4
(2)
3
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2
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1
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Would recommend this product.
93.3%
15 Total Reviews
Great kit
Scott
Location: AR
Date: March 6, 2025
Replace the spring kit in my 1955 Browning Sweet 16. Runs like a new gun.
Recommended
Works great
Chief
Location: Commiefornia
Date: November 20, 2024
Old springs were so worn all shells cycled and were putting stress on the gun. Now when set on heavy loads light shells do not cycle but heavly loads do. When reversed, the light loads cycle great too.
Recommended
Works great
Chief
Location: California
Date: October 21, 2024
Easy to install. The old Auto 5 cycles much smoother now.
Recommended
Great Kit
Dr. L
Location: NC
Date: October 3, 2024
Used to update a 1957 Sweet 16 that was malfunctioning. Everything fit perfectly, and the gun now performs as it should. Worth every penny.
Recommended
Rebuild kit
T2
Location: Indiana
Date: June 7, 2023
Gun wouldn't cycle second shell. Installed the spring from the kit and she cycles fine now.
Recommended
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JMH
Location: Toney, AL
Date: Apr33l 19, 2023
All parts fit and the gun cycles fine.
Recommended
Sweet 16 recoil spring
Gunowner
Location: New York
Date: December 6, 2022
Works great
Recommended
Perfect fit
John Hardy
Location: South Carolina
Date: September 28, 2022
Very nice kit
Recommended
A5 kit for 16 ga
Dd
Location: Louisiana
Date: February 2, 2022
The item was as described. Installed the new parts and shot the gun with light and heavy loads. Works great.
Recommended
A5 spring set
Donnie
Location: Benton Louisiana
Date: May 20, 2021
THE REPLACEMENT SPRING SET WORKS AS ADVERTISED AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WISHING TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT TO OPERATE AS NEW
Recommended
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Craig
Location: FLORIDA
Date: November 27, 2020
Replaced the springs and friction rings in my 1947 Browning Sweet Sixteen.
works prefect. Also replaced the springs and friction in my 1966 A-5 20 ga.
using this kit several years ago. Anyone with and older Browning A-5 should
consider this rebuild kit. Great product
Recommended
Fantastic solution !
SA
Location: Birmingham Alabama
Date: November 24, 2020
The A-5 rebuild kit was easy to source, came in quickly, a breeze to install and resolved the sluggish cycling and ejection in my recently inherited 1952, A-5 16 gauge. I highly recommend this kit.
Recommended
did the job
mike
Location: hermitage, tennessee
Date: October 31, 2020
great job and works well
Recommended
A5 Parts
JB
Location: Maine
Date: June 22, 2020
Great supply of A5 Parts! Fast Shipping!
Perfect
John Ritter
Location: Kentucky
Date: June 2, 2020
The items fit perfect. Even came with install directions if you need.
Recommended
15 Total Reviews