? On FN auto-5

[platoonDaddy]

neighbor inherited a FN Auto-5 (my terminology, not positive of correct terminology). The firearm has a FN serial number, FN butt plate and FN etc stamped on receiver. Reference attached pictures.

Who would you recommend he contact to find the value, if any of the firearm?

Thank u

 

[Cochise]

cant help with value but it is a pre-war gun based on the safety

 

[platoonDaddy]

cant help with value but it is a pre-war gun based on the safety

Forgot to add that. Bitch using ur trigger finger to push it forward, off safety.

Another issue, with the left side toggle position ( not sure of correct name) in the forward position still must hold the bolt release down to load, otherwise the carrier won’t budge.

Certainly not worth anything to me for hunting. The stock is a straight stock.. Not sure if barrel rated for steel.

Told my neighbor it might be worth something to a collector.

 

[Cochise]

Barrel is absolutely not steel safe. The straight stock is cool though.
I might be interested...

 

[Squaregrouper]

It is commonly referred to as a Browning A5 or Browning Auto5. IMHO they're the softest shooting shotguns ever made.
If we could get Wes @browning guy to return to MDS, he would be the guy to ask.
That shotgun was made for a very long time.
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[Squaregrouper]

Forgot to add that. Bitch using ur trigger finger to push it forward, off safety.

Another issue, with the left side toggle position ( not sure of correct name) in the forward position still must hold the bolt release down to load, otherwise the carrier won’t budge.

Certainly not worth anything to me for hunting. The stock is a straight stock.. Not sure if barrel rated for steel.

Told my neighbor it might be worth something to a collector.

neighbor inherited a FN Auto-5 (my terminology, not positive of correct terminology). The firearm has a FN serial number, FN butt plate and FN etc stamped on receiver. Reference attached pictures.

Who would you recommend he contact to find the value, if any of the firearm?

Thank u

Forgot to add that. Bitch using ur trigger finger to push it forward, off safety.

Another issue, with the left side toggle position ( not sure of correct name) in the forward position still must hold the bolt release down to load, otherwise the carrier won’t budge.

Certainly not worth anything to me for hunting. The stock is a straight stock.. Not sure if barrel rated for steel.

Told my neighbor it might be worth something to a collector.

As far as value goes, I will trade a 95% Benelli Supernova Realtree for it sight unseen.
I'm sure a collector will know a lot more.

 

[Jerry M]

Depending on the gauge? Barrel length? The barrel being uncut? and the rest of the shotgun being in original unmodified and excellent condition. It may be collectable. If a standard 12 ga with a pitted bore, not so much. They made a few million of them.

 

[Augie]

Good shotguns that for the most part do not have a a ton of value, good user 12 gauges will be in the 400 to 700 range, sub gauges will be more. I lucked out one time and found a low serial number first year 1903 with an English stock that I sold for quite a bit of money but for the most part value will be in the range I stated.
They are fun to shoot and for some reason they work for me quite well. One of my older ones, looks very similar to what you posted, early ones had plain receivers while later ones had engraving.

 

[Bertfish]

Shame there aren't any Rhodesian Army markings on it

 

[mdonzi]

nice old gun sent you pm

 

[pre64hunter]

I agree with Augie. Pristine guns have some value. These guns were used hard, springs get tired, friction rings and parts wear, wood cracks. They don't have the collector's appeal the same as a Colt SAA or Parker. The forearm in your picture shows a crack in the usual spot as on the A-5's. My Brownings have the same FN butt plate. FN made the A-5 for Browning.

 

[Trumpet]

If not pristine and collectible....

DOOO EEEET!!!!

 

[Bertfish]

If not pristine and collectible....

DOOO EEEET!!!!

Close but no cigar