Browning A-5 Friction Piece, Bronze
Code: B111119FPB
Ratings Snapshot
out of 5
5 (30)
4 (3)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
90.9%
$13.00
Product Description
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Description: Browning Auto 5 Bronze Friction Piece All Gauges. This bronze constructed friction piece is designed for the A-5 shotgun from Browning and is a factory original component. Available in a 12ga. standard / magnum size as well as both a 20ga. magnum and 16-20ga. standard, the bronze friction ring allows for proper recoil management of the barrel when the shotgun is fired.
| SKU | GAUGE |
| B1111195 | 12GA. Magnum |
| B1111197 | 12GA. |
| B1111198 | 20GA. Magnum |
| B1111199 | 16GA. - 20GA. |
Manufacturer: Browning
Note: It is recommended that all Browning parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Brass
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge,16 Gauge,20 Gauge
- Material: Brass
- Models Fit: Browning Auto-5
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Brass
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge,16 Gauge,20 Gauge
- Material: 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 (30)
4 (3)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
90.9%
out of 5
5 (30)
4 (3)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
90.9%
A-5 Bronze friction ring
DJ
Location: ND
Date: Apr5l 1, 2024
Same as original which original owner missplaced
Recommended
A5
Gpd277
Location: NC
Date: March 20, 2024
Great replacement fast shipping
Revival Parts
JSB
Location: TX
Date: January 11, 2024
This is one of the many parts an old Auto 5 needed to get back in the field. Worked great!
Recommended
Worked perfectly
Bill
Location: La.
Date: January 10, 2024
Browning part. Worked perfectly
Recommended
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Bill
Location: New York
Date: August 1, 2023
Fit correctly and works fine.
Recommended
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Dave
Location: CA
Date: May 30, 2023
Appears to be identical to lost original.
Recommended
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Bo
Location: Eastern Iowa
Date: Apr39l 26, 2023
Quick service and a direct replacement
Recommended
Excellent Product
Rip
Location: Alabama
Date: Apr24l 22, 2023
A good product that is not readily available. I installed the friction ring set and it worked very well.
Recommended
Exactly as ordered
Gj
Location: Denver co
Date: Apr13l 5, 2023
I ordered this piece to repair an a5 shotgun. It arrived in a timely manner and fit perfect.
Recommended
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Milt
Location: NJ
Date: March 17, 2023
Gun would not eject at all. The bronze piece that came with the old A5 did not have a bevel. New one installed with new spring from MGW and it works perfectly. What a pleasure. It took two minutes to install.
Recommended
Perfect Fit
JO JO
Location: Jacksonville Florida
Date: March 6, 2023
This new friction ring is a perfect replacement for the Auto 5. Slows down the forward motion of barrel recoil and keeps the barrel lug from battering the inside of the forearm. Just like John Moses Browing designed it to do!
Recommended
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Bill
Location: outerbanks
Date: March 3, 2023
just what I needed
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TJ
Location: Napa, CA
Date: February 24, 2023
Perfect fit & function for this old shotgun!
Recommended
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Rich
Location: WV
Date: February 24, 2023
Fit and finish just like factory. Brings an older gun back to specs.
Recommended
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Rob
Location: Florida
Date: July 26, 2022
Perfect fit
Recommended
Good Supplier
T HAT
Location: Florida
Date: January 12, 2022
This worked perfect on my A5
Glad I could find one
fit perfectly
Bean-O
Location: nh
Date: December 6, 2021
great product
Recommended
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Ski
Location: Oregon
Date: November 24, 2021
Either factory original part or an exact copy. Fits and works perfectly.
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Juanitohood
Location: Northern California
Date: October 22, 2021
Great replacement brake for a A5. My gun works like new!
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Rocky
Location: Rocksprings
Date: September 6, 2021
Found the friction ring broken causing the gun not to cycle correctly. Went to Midwest web site and easily found the part I needed. Easy to order and they shipped promptly.
Slid the new ring in and the shotgun is ready for dove season!!
Great experience! Definitely recommend
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