I can't wrap my mind around how J. M. Browning designed such a machine.

I love mine. Got it in a trade a few years ago for a guitar. Finally pulled it out and went shooting. It's an excellent piece and I thank God I kept it! Thanks for the info/video!

I have a 20ga A-5, Belgium, my father bought for his Dad in 1956. My Grandfather passed in 1957 and never fired it. My Dad paid $125 for it, I have the sales receipt. In the last 64 years it’s been fired 3 times. It’s had 28 rounds through it. Obviously it looks BRAND NEW, not a blemish, not a scratch, the blueing is like the day it was purchased. BEAUTIFUL piece. I’m going to shoot some clay with it just to fire it when spring rolls around. This video was VERY HELPFUL in disassembly and cleaning. Not much cleaning required. I’m a very lucky guy.

Just got a sweet 16 that my grandpa bought for my grandma back in 1962 so definitely wanted to find something about disassembly since it’s been 15 or so years since I had a Remington model 11.

I’ve got 2, One a 12ga and the other a short action 16ga, both with original receipts. They were made right prior to the Nazis invading. Grandfather bought them just after WWII ended, when FN was selling to US servicemen. They have huge sentimental value to me!

Thanks so much for these two videos on the A5. I just picked up a 1958 Light 12, which is pretty much in factory mint condition, (except the bolt was jamming when you tried to pull it back, hence a bargain purchase) . After watching the videos twice, I followed your procedures in the videos. This gun had never been apart, as there was no screw marks and the stock was really on super tight. Following your video made it all easy, as I knew what to expect. Anyway, when the butt stock finally came off, a small part fell out of the receiver, that must have been the reason for jamming the bolt. I quickly learned from the video that it was the sear, and I also discovered that the sear spring and sear spring follower were missing. After completely disassembling, cleaning, and inspecting everything, the list of parts needed was small; sear spring & follower, recoil spring, and the action spring with both action spring end pieces. The only thing I had to figure out on my own was getting the carrier spring back in correctly, as its the older style with the pin in the receiver instead of the trigger group like in your video example. Its all back together now, it looks, feels and shoots like new. Your videos made this very easy to follow. I picked up a Wheeler screwdriver set before I started, leaving no marks on the screws when done. I was very careful, labeled everything and it would be very hard to tell it had ever been apart. Thanks again...

Rock on dude. My light twelve was my best friend’s dad’s. He taught me to use it in high school. When he died, it went to my friend and I bought it from him. It’s a work of art.

glad i found this video, got a savage 745b from a neighbor and had no clue what a disassembly/cleaning was going to be like.

thank you for teaching me about the a5's my family inherited a 12 and 16 ga and it means a lot to hear the history behind such a wonderful firearm. thanks and happy new year.

I received a 12-gauge Belgian-made Auto-5 yesterday that clocks as an early 1946 model based on the serial number. It was bought new by my great great granddad after WW2 and has been passed down through the family. I can tell it got its fair share of use because it is dirty as heck and most of the screws were already noticeably buggered as I was stripping it down. The magazine stop screw is so buggered I didn't have a head that could unscrew it without further damage so I just left it alone. Now I just need to clean the thing and get it back to working order. Videos like these are so helpful, even with the guesswork of differences like the singlepiece carrier, trigger guard push safety and the like that mine has.

I just adopted one from my uncle that passed and Thank you for this video

8:25 is where the disassembly starts.

Saving this one.. Might be 6yrs old but is exactly what I needed.. I have my "new to me" A5 sitting at my buddy's house waiting for me to come get it.. Will be reviewing this vid again and breaking down the new addition tonight. Might try to disassemle the trigger at a later date but for now this vid is perfect.. I appreciate how you explain and discuss the parts w/ multiple variations over the years.. Good stuff & hope to find more useful vids on your channel 🥂

I can remember going to visit my grandmother at browning in arnold. We would go in the front door an exit thru the warehouse. There would be pallets of boxed guns an the smell of oil and machinery. Always thought as a kid john browning was just in the back making guns. Yep he was a genius

Amazing to see the original paperwork still with it.

During the 'off-season' I store my Belgium A5's and Model 11 with the magazine cap and forearm slightly loose. Don't tighten it completely or a crack will develop in the base of the wood forearm. How many old Belgium A5's have you seen with a crack there? That's why. A super tightened magazine cap for years at a time. P.S. I'm glad you mentioned the screws on a A5 are 'clocked' to be in it its certain, original threaded hole. You are the ONLY 'smith that I have ever heard mention this. Congrats!

I have a beautiful A5 in 20 gauge 1957 vintage. the receiver is engraved and it is the lightweight vent ribbed version. Just beautiful and fires like a dream.

I just got my father's 16 ga few months ago from Morocco. They were holding that gun for 12 months from entering the US, I don't know why, probably they were confused at customs between 16 ga and F 16. I love it, I shot it in 1984 as my first.

I just inherited one of these this year, haven't taken apart yet and this video helped.

Thank you so so much for this. I just picked up a Savage copy of this and it seems to be an early model, but it’s very close to this particular weapon. This is extreme melt helpful and well done, and it helped a lot.

I have a 1966 A5 that I got a good deal on, this video is the best one I've ever seen on the disassembly, thanks for the great work.

You saved my tail, brother! Thanks for the vids (disassembly and reassembly). I told my customer shotguns, especially old shotguns, are not my certification, but he wanted me to sort out his grandfather's Auto-5 anyway. Had to replace his locking block, charging handle, and left extractor (a nightmare finding parts for a 1942ish Auto-5). Anyway thank you! His grandfather's SG is returned to its former glory and the customer is happy, happy, happy!

You sure know your way around a A5. Thanks for the education. Never too old to learn something new

I know it's a little late, but I looked at the police photos, and yes, it's a remington model 11 in 20ga that Kurt used. Also, surprisingly, he owned an ar15 as well, which I found interesting.

I have been searching the internet all night trying to find a video or information on the switch that blocks the magazine nothing out there thank you for doing this video 6 years ago to help me understand what that switch is for on the A5 I have just purchased today

Thank you for putting this out. I own this exact shotgun. It was my fathers and I got it when he passed away. It has to be at least 50 years old. Its in about the same shape. I have been trying to clean it properly as it has never truly been cared for properly. I wanted to get inside it to clean it up from all the years of grime thats inside of it. Now I can. I also have a sweet 16 gauge Belgium Browning that my grandfather left fro me when he passed. It is probably 60 years old. I imagine the internals are about the same. Its in need of work as well.

That looks identical to my late Fathers Light 12, his was manufactured in 1969 with that same square grip. My Grandfathers A5 was a 1957 model with the classic rounded grip. Such an iconic shotgun, so well made I hunt with them to this day, with proper cleaning I’ve never had a jam.

I took a friend of mine's 1930's FN gun dove hunting a kajillian years ago and bought the gun from him that day. I Love the old hump back and use one to this day.

Just inherited two of these. Thank you much for the video. Exactly what I was looking for. 👍🏼

Ole John Moses was so proud of this, for the first time he wanted a piece of sales for it, and Winchester told him to pound sand.

Browning was an absolute genius. Thanks for that vid - getting an FN made 16Ga one shortly, I just couldn't resist it.

Thanks for the vid. Have my grandpas model 11 16 gauge. Was having trouble with ejection and looked up how to properly clean it in case I cleaned it wrong. But thanks to you I just realized I'm missing the steel friction ring. Also thought the two holes in receiver were oiling holes, lol. Thanks again.

This is an excellent instructional video. Professional and educational. Well done! Thank you sir.

Oh the anxiety after video ends with all those parts laying everywhere.

Wow that’s pretty cool, it’s got the friction ring adjustment directions inside the forearm, I had to do a lot of research online to finally find the directions settings for my Remington model 11-20 gauge

Thank you so much for this video. Very informative

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you. Great video. I myself own the Browning A5, with a chamber of 65mm. I do not know exactly the year of release, probably 1960. The weapon is excellent, except that the cartridges are 65 mm long. Do not let go. You have to charge yourself. Yours faithfully from Russia.

Thanks for clarifying the principle of operation of the friction rings. Understanding the mechanism is much better than blindly following a manual.

This is an awesome video. Thank you. Much appreciated.

Thanks so much for explaining the friction ring set up. I needed a refresher course.

Bonnie & Clyde and Dillinger also had these! Both chopped down to “whippet guns”.

One of these will be my next purchase. I'd like to find one in 12 ga or even 16 ga with improved or modified vent rib barrel. would like to just use it occasionally for clays and doves and just to have and enjoy. Very well built shotguns.

I inherited an a5 chambered in 16ga. It's an odd round, 2 9/16in shells. It was my grandmother's, it's old, and from Belgium. After seeing this, I'll just take it to a professional for maintenence.

I imagine you've figured it out by not but the retaining pins you were expecting to be small flat head screws for the magazine disconnect and bolt release are actually roll pins that need driven out with a long punch.

WOW!!!! Excellent video… but,,,, I don’t think I’ll ever have the nerve to ever take mine apart. I’ll pay to have it done…waaaaay too many parts😳😳😳😳😳

I have a Savage that was in the military in WWII My Grandfather brought it back from the European theater and it's a great shooting shotgun

Great video on the dissebly of these great shotguns. I have a 1922 model 11 Remington that the action is gummed up and your video gives me confidence to disassemble it and see if I can get it working again. Thanks! I mean no offense, but wanted to clarify the history from my understanding. The Remington model 11 was manufactured by Remington until 1926, after that Brownings were manufactured by FN in Belgium until Hitler invaded Belgium. Browning, then licensed Savage arms to build them from approx 1940-1947 as the model 745 (I own one of these). In 1948 Remington sold it again as the Model 11-48. Eventually after WWII, production went back th FN in Belgium.

The best disassembly manual I've ever seen...thanks a lot ! I own a FN-16 built in autumn 52 (means bolts for carrier latch and magazine lock but they came off easily and one piece feeder without the fast feeding option)...but it has some trouble with the carrier latch which has been bent/ modified/filed by some idiot....little 16 just doesn't cycle as she should (loads "jump" back when loading instaed of being hold by the carrier latch) and spare parts for a 16 gauge are unavailable here in Germany (and US companies don't send to Germay whyever)...any ideas how I couls get the carrier latch back into shape so it works ?

Is there any type of fiber wad/buffer in the back of the receiver to keep the bolt from slamming it? I know on the Remington Model 11 there is. If not, is there a lot of wear there?

Thank you, good vid. cheers.

Thanks! Well done on video

I bought a Springfield 745b 12 gauge from my uncle for 70. dollars and it shoots great Sir

Verney Carron & Luigi Franchi ARC (A Recul de Canon = barrel long recoil ) are out equivalent here in western Europe. We can find FN made Auto 5 too but they cost like 1500$ ...

my pin in the bolt will not come out. I have beat on it for hours now and will not budge, on exposed side of bolt it looks to be clear of any pinging over. I have put far more force than i care to on this browning. any suggestions?

1. What snap shot brand do u use for this gun? __________________ 2. Help! The snap cap in the chamber kant b removed. How do u remove dat dummy shell out of the chamber? ________________ Detail: ===== I just used Tripple K clear plastic dummy round n it bounced out of the magazine n lodged at top of the loading tongue. The shell was angled upward, pointing at the chmbr but it felt like its butt rim was stuck below. I then have to open the breech by pulling the bolt hndle back, then used my fingers to bring the shell up into the chamber. But after i closed the bolt n 'fired' it, the shell got stuck in the chmbr n couldn't get it out. Kant even pull the handle back to open it. The quick-load lever on the LH side was n still is in the forward position and i kant even move dat lever either. What's going on? Pls help!!! I'v gotten the magzn cap off and try to go from there. The outer surface of the steel magz tube is also in pristine cond. Looks like i need to remove the bbl off the rcvr, then use a cleang rod to bang it out??? But still, what's the mystery of getting the dummy round stuck in the 1st place? ________________ I've compared dat Trppl K dummy round's (2nd one, they're sold in pairs) of 16Ga w Wnchstr 16Ga Super X, 2 3/4" 1,295ft/sec, 1 1/8Oz, #7.5's diam. at the top of the shells and at their base. Both the dummy n the real rounds(took 3 shell meas average) w a caliper and both had .740 at the base but the Dummy had .730 at the middle of the cylinder vs. .720 for the longer real shell. Yes, the shell's brass base for the real round makes it fatter there. So, the only diff is dat the dummy is only 2 1/2"L vs. 2 3/4"L for the real shell. 3. This Swt 16 is made by Miroku n it looks like it was never fired, stocks hv only like 3 shallow marks, n metal have no scratches or wear, it's in pristine condition. The loading tongue (or whatever u may call it) has no scratches at all, vertically or in parallel.

Been truing to take out that pin when pull back the bolt and put it on that small hole and you hit it amd it falls out. Been trying a lot, still nkw working lol, any tips,. I have used penitrating oil and still he dont wana come out

About my last quiestion concernig that pin which is in the bolt and it is stuck in and i cant hit it out, been trying for days, would you advice me to heat it and hit it out, would that be a problem for the bolt, thats the only thing left to do. Thanks

My action spring follower doesn't want to come out the end where pin and plug is. So when I put together my light 12, I forgot about it and I already put back my bolt and trigger pack. Such a pain! Also mine has a one piece lifter and the receiver mounted flat spring.

Great video! Subbed

Thanks for the vid! Man I am looking for those 3 thin screws at min. 29:07 ! Still couln´t find them as replacement parts?! Do you know what they are called? Hope to hear from you. Thanks

I started my disassembly today. The side of the shotgun says light five on it. The spring you were talking about at the 21 minute mark is not on the trigger on my gun. It is inside the receiver. I knew it was in desperate need of cleaning as it has never been really done and when I pulled the butt stock off I was shocked at the amount of dirt/powder gunk. At the very back of the handle that goes into the butt stock was covered in surface rust. The rest of it isnt bad but not nearly as clean as the one you have here. Im taking it slow so I dont screw it up and playing and pausing your video. I do have one concern though. Is there any place you know of that I can get internals for it? If I needed say some screws or springs or what ever. If you know of any place and could point me in the right direction that would be great. !!! Thanks so much.

How do you remove the roll pin from the magazine cutoff switch? I can’t get to the other side to punch it out. Please help.

Great video! Do you feel a difference shooting it compared to a modern gas-operated shotgun. Of course it kicks harder but I'm asking because of it's slow long recoil System. Keep it up!

What are the correct size screw drivers for the browning auto 6

I almost used the wrong screw driver for the job. Needs thin flat head. You saved my hardwear

Great videos. Thank you !

Hey man thanks for the video, I just purchased one at a gun show and when I bought it everything was working good the slide and action no problem. When starting to take it apart just to give it a thorough clean I got to the part where you had to punch the pin out of the receiver to get it out. My gun does not have the notch to line up the pin to punch it out so I lined it up with the other side and tried to to do that. Well now my receiver does not slide back and forth at all. and just gets stuck. Any help would be appreciated.

My dad have the same gun, 35+ years of firing and never been disassembled only minor cleaning and lubrication by removing the barrel. I don’t know how the hell JM. Browning came up with this legendary design. A very informative video man thanks.

I have watched your video several times and enjoy it! The main thing I don't understand is how the carrier know when to function, is there a cam track somewhere I can't see ? It seems to work like magic.

Awesome video helped me out a lot

Great video very informative, wondering if you could tell me anything about this Remington model 11 my father had bought me 45 years ago when I was 15, I’ve done a lot of small game hunting with it and it’s in beautiful condition, I think this model was made between 1905 and 1947, it’s a sportsman 20 gauge model number 1045955 it has a pheasant engraved on one side of it and a duck or a goose engraved on the other side of it, i’m actually curious what year it is and any other info you might know , thanks

I got the trigger apart and I took that little detail it out and it shot across the garage like a rocket. Lol. Thank God I found it though. I was worried I wasn’t going to find out for anything

I have a Diawa A5, made in Japan identical to the Browning A5, I have hunted ducks for many of years, time to clean and relube

This is a fantastic video! Thank you for sharing! Do i have to break mine down like this to properly clean it? is there a proper field strip and way to clean it?

It's funny Browning never reinforced the fore ends of the A5's to prevent wood splits. You see a lot of them that have that issue. Wondering if they were shot with heavy loads and the wrong inertia rings in place? Loved mine and it was wicked deadly on upland birds. I'm looking for another one for this coming season.

Great video

Great video on the auto 5. Very informative. Exactly what I needed for my Belgium made light 12 inherited from my Dad that I need to bring back into action. This is a 50 + year old shotgun. Any Idea where I can find an original stock and forend that need to be replaced? This one is the light color wood finish like the one you are working on on the video. I would greatly appreciate any input. Thank you. George V

I can’t find any description or instructions on what that vertical little rectangular “button” above the magazine disconnect lever does/is. Never had my hands on one of these before. Other than the mystery “button”, this 1928 has a problem as when attempting to load a shell underneath, the “plate” won’t depress to allow the shell to be loaded. I have no idea what that’s about.

I just got one in sad shape. It's missing the stock, recoil spring assembly, including the tube that goes in the stock, lift spring, trigger receiver screws. It makes me wonder if it was taken apart that much, is there likely a major problem, or they just couldn't figure how to reassembled it. It seems to cycle fine, less the springs of course, and the FCG seems to function. Is it worth fixing or should I scrap it?

Any solutions for why the barrel jams while cycling in the rear position? I've cleaned and oiled the entire firearm and the barrel just doesn't slide smoothly and gets stuck in the furthest back position... Thoughts?

Very insightful video thank you.

Weird question, but what modifications would one need to perform in order to swap the trigger group on a pre-58 A5 with one from a post-58 A5?

I have a Light Twelve Browning 12ga. It has no "A5" on the receiver. Serial # G295--- (1956 I believe) It has a left hand safety. Two questions, is this a A5 and can it be converted to a right hand safety? Great video!!

Ok so is the Browning FN Auto-5 and the Remington Model 11 the same shotgun minus the magazine cut off switch?

My old one got to the point years ago where it locked open after every shot, then go into battery after the button was pushed any thoughts on whats going on?

Thank you for explaining the friction ring system. The guy I bought my A5 12 light from had no idea how it worked and I haven't seen anybody post a close up video that actually knew how it worked either.

Question I have my dads old 47, Safety is not working properly, Safety will flip to shoot position on its own while walking, Can tell it still has the ball under the spring, 23:39 , Still makes the click sound when turned on and off, Do you think it needs a new spring as pointed out at the 23:39 mark

I inherited an A5, it has surface rust on the bluing and parts of the functioning mechanisms. Do you have any advice on what can be used to remove the rust without damaging the shotgun any further. Thank you.

Not sure if this was eventually covered but it’s important to let folks know that those “screws” you couldn’t figure out how to remove are not screws at all. They were not replaced with hex heads or any other fastener. They are “roll pins” You need a roll pin punch set to drive them out. The Remington Model 11 used screws. Also would have liked it if you eventually told us how to remove the cartridge plunger head from the tube. You said you would do that. Otherwise good video.

I'm new to shotguns, and a friend just gave me one of these (lucky me!). At 12:00, what does a heavier load mean? Slug vs. shot?

Just picked up a Browning magnum 12 ( like New) £ 300 quid.... another one for my collection... JM Browning was a genius.

Is this gun a sweet sixteen or 12 gauge if it is are they basically the same for the rings

@Under the Gun. Hey, great video BTW, I totally enjoyed you sharing the knowledge & brief history lesson. I thought they were made in Belgium till 1952? Mine is a 1951 also came with a slug barrel.. Anyone know? I just remember hearing that during the war 2 a company in Belgium also manufactured the A-5..... Also told by a gun shop were not worth much.... Right... Hope you catch for a reply to value of a solid 9 out of 10 A-5. (Mine has more etching on the stock & engraving too)...

Where would you reccomend to get a new fore and stock for one of these? Cheers -

I have my grandfather's in min condition, is it ok to keep these assembled in the gun cabinet? Or is it better to keep them broke down?

I'm a (75Y.O. retired Engineer/Musician) NEW gun owner and collector. (Yes Virgina, SOME "Liberal Socialists" DO like - and HAVE - guns.) It's my new hobby, since docs say I must give up vintage kart racing. One of my first acquisitions is a Rem. Mod.11 20Ga ("American Browning" A5) - ACTION Only. (I got a barrel and buttstock elsewhere.) THANK YOU for the BEST and most complete functional description and takedown video I've seen on KZfaq! (BTW-LOVE your replies to comments from the insulting trolls...)

If you get a chance would you do a disassembly/reassembly video on the Remington model 11, I noticed on my 1937 model 11 there’s more screws on one side then you have on that Browning, also the Remington doesn’t have the mag lock out switch, want to take mine apart but don’t want to get in there and find out there’s more than I thought different between the the two and have problems once I got it apart

What size flathead are you using for the trigger mechanism? Can’t seem to find one. Thank you

I’ve heard a rumor that the early ones (FN) had to use lead shot only. Any truth to this? (I’ve also heard they’ll eat anything)