Augie
Ultimate Member
Never in a million years did I expect to find an early English stocked original condition first or second year A5 at a small local gun show. Walking along and the gun just stood out among several other old firearms.
Picked it up, looked it over and saw the serial number, 2182, could not believe my eyes,figure has to be first or second year. Gun appears to be all original in pretty incredible shape,90% or better original bluing, wood with original finish and only a few dings and 1 small chip by the lower tang. Butt plate is perfect.
Worked out a price and took her home,pulled it apart and confirmed barrel serial number match's, has original square spring, brass bushing and spring, missing the bevel washer unless the real early ones did not have the washer, Anyone know?
Barrel measures 27" to the receiver,has 1 small dent and has the Browning Automatic Arms Ogden Utah barrel address on top.
The first 10,000 A5's were ordered from FN by John Browning himself.
Picked it up, looked it over and saw the serial number, 2182, could not believe my eyes,figure has to be first or second year. Gun appears to be all original in pretty incredible shape,90% or better original bluing, wood with original finish and only a few dings and 1 small chip by the lower tang. Butt plate is perfect.
Worked out a price and took her home,pulled it apart and confirmed barrel serial number match's, has original square spring, brass bushing and spring, missing the bevel washer unless the real early ones did not have the washer, Anyone know?
Barrel measures 27" to the receiver,has 1 small dent and has the Browning Automatic Arms Ogden Utah barrel address on top.
The first 10,000 A5's were ordered from FN by John Browning himself.
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