In 2014, Browning Arms released the A5, a recoil-operated shotgun with external resemblance to the Auto 5; it is manufactured in Viana, Portugal.

When did Browning quit making guns in Belgium?

Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Todays Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.

When did the new Browning A5 come out?

March 2012 In March 2012 Browning will bring the A5, lovingly nicknamed the Humpback for its humped reciever, back to life. The A5 was the first successful autoloading shotgun ever mass produced and became a sweetheart for generations of wingshooters and waterfowlers because of its reliability.

Is the Browning A5 still in production?

The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, it was produced continually for almost 100 years by several makers with production ending in 1998. It features a distinctive high rear end, earning it the nickname Humpback.

How heavy is a Browning A5?

The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber .Browning Auto-5.Remington Model 11/Browning Auto-5Mass4.1 kilograms (9.0 lb)Length127 centimetres (50 in)Barrel length71.1 centimetres (28.0 in)Cartridge12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge17 more rows

What choke does a Browning BPS use?

CHOKE SYSTEMS All current BPS shotguns have barrels that are threaded to accept the Browning Invector-Plus™ interchangeable choke tube system.