Browning Auto 5 Recoil Spring Light 12 Gauge
Code: B1111378
Ratings Snapshot
out of 5
5 (42)
4 (1)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
95.3%
$12.75
Product Description
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| Description: Browning Auto 5 Recoil Spring Light 12 Gauge. Browning Factory Original A-5 12 Gauge Recoil Spring. Fits the 2 3/4" chambered light or standard 12 Gauge A-5 Shotguns. | ||||
| Manufacturer: Browning | ||||
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| Note: It is recommended that all Browning Auto 5 parts be installed by a qualified and trained gunsmith. See technical Specs below. |
Specifications
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- Brand: Browning
- Finish / Color: Unfinished
- Firearm Type: Shotgun
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Material: Steel
- 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 (42)
4 (1)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
95.3%
out of 5
5 (42)
4 (1)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
95.3%
Recoil spring
Jd
Location: Oh
Date: March 11, 2024
This also fit my Savage 720.
Nice finding a new spring .
Fast shipping and great communication!
Recommended
Browning recoil spring
Philip
Location: Fayetteville NC
Date: February 15, 2024
Researched product on the website and ordered it.
My experience level is not great but it was the exact part that I needed.
Went hunting last month and shells ejected with no issues.
Recommended
Recoil spring
Love or hunt
Location: Nebraska
Date: January 12, 2024
My Belgium browning was made in 1971 and I am the original owner.
It’s a perfect item
Thanks
Recommended
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
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Milt
Location: NJ
Date: March 17, 2023
Worked perfect. Gun now functions perfectly.
Recommended
Replaced a very old part...
Every Day is Saturday
Location: SE Tennessee
Date: March 6, 2023
With a factory new part. My customer is happy; his Browning runs like a top.
Recommended
Great Parts
Crowman
Location: New Jersey
Date: February 17, 2023
Great part, great price
Good part
Bearkat
Location: North Florida
Date: February 8, 2023
Good spring
Recommended
Works As Advertised
Jon
Location: Ar
Date: January 18, 2023
My old Auto-5's recoil spring needed replacement and this works as advertised. I would buy again.
Recommended
Light 12 spring
Jerry
Location: North Carolina
Date: January 5, 2023
I bought this to use as a modification to my Auto5 magnum. This lets big Bertha cycle the cheap low power walmart shells when I dove hunt or go to the trap range.
Recommended
Works as intended
Jack
Location: Alabama
Date: December 27, 2022
Works quite well and an easy self repair
Recommended
Just what I needed.
David
Location: SD
Date: November 5, 2022
The original spring was about 1.5" short. I replaced it with this and now the gun functions very well with all loads.
Recommended
Great product and just what my Old A-5 12LT needed !
Brad
Location: Saint Leonard Md.
Date: September 16, 2022
Great Product a very good price ! Also quick shipping no long wait for the part.
This brought back the performance of the old A-5 and allowed me to use it on opening day of dove season with out a single misejection
Recommended
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Roy
Location: Colorado
Date: August 4, 2022
Turned my Auto 5 into a reliable shotgun.
Fast service,
Recommended
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Stickman
Location: Southern VA
Date: May 10, 2022
Excellent fit,softened my ol girl right up! Fast shipping
Recommended
Recoil spring
wayne
Location: illinois
Date: Apr41l 6, 2022
working great A+ business
Recommended
Direct fit
Stevieray1
Location: Missouri
Date: March 25, 2022
Brings your action back like it was when it was new
Recommended
Lighten the load!
David F.
Location: Blount County, AL
Date: January 19, 2022
I needed to run lighter loads through my A-5 Magnum and the factory spring wouldn’t let them cycle. Lighter spring from standard A-5 did the trick!
Recommended
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Wild Bill
Location: North Carolina
Date: November 1, 2021
MGS is a very good company to work with on Browning parts and service. Ordered product and it was sent timely, installed and it was exactly the part needed.
Recommended
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Juanitohood
Location: Northern California
Date: October 22, 2021
Great replacement spring. My A-5 works like new!
Recommended
