Forgive me as I am new to Aldeer.com

I have an old Browning A5 Light built in Belgium in late 50's or early 60's 26.5 in Vent Rib Barrel, full choke

I am looking for a replacement barrel for this gun in modified, improved or preferably with an Invector Choke System.

I was told by a local gunsmith that he recalled a Browning Expert Gunsmith or Vendor in AL that might be able to provide me some help.

Can you provide me some assistance in finding a source for a barrel?

Thanks

There was a guy in the classifieds with a couple A5 barrels for sale a week or so ago.
And welcome to Aldeer.

Yes….search the classifieds here. I also think I saw them on the ‘fire.

If you’ll PM me the serial #, I can tell you exactly when made. You can also have your current choke opened by a smith is a last resort.

ALMODUX -thanks for the reply. I actually have two A5's SN Below - I would PM you but might not be able to get back to this thread

Browning A5 12 Gauge 37981 Auto 5, 3" Magnum, Gas Operated Made in Belgium 31" Vent Rib Barrel
Browning A5 12 Gauge 70672 Auto 5, 2.75", Light Twelve, Spring Operated Made in Belgium 26.5" Vent Rib Barrel

I don't know of anyone in AL, but Corson's barrles may have what you are looking for.

Corson's Barrels

Those guns should have prefix’s to those numbers….#G and #V…..#s are higher than the non-coded guns.

Not 100 percent but didn't think they made a full in that short of barrel

Me either.

That ‘can’ be ordered that way in the custom shop. Otherwise, it’s likely a 26.5” cylinder bore. 2.5” being the bulk of the choke. Probably started as a 30, as opposed to a 28.

Hi All - Thanks for your input.

First of all I went back to ALMODUX and provided the complete serial numbers for the A5's including the alphanumeric prefix.

I measured the ID of muzzle on the Auto 5 2.75" Light 12 with a precision caliper and came up with 0.685 inches, which corresponds to a full choke from my internet search. I remeasured the barrel at 26 and 5/8 inches from the end of the barrel to the receiver.

Lastly, I went to the Corson's Barrel Website and they appear to have exactly what I am looking for (see table below) - I have not contacted them yet as I am a little short on cash due the holiday season. The info from ALMODUX should also help. I plan to use the new barrel for Pheasant Hunting next fall so I have some time.

Thanks again

Browning A-5 Shotgun Barrels 12ga 2 ¾



28” S/C + vent jap 98% $600 1



28” Mod Vent J 95% $550 1


24” Slug smooth J 90% $400 1

ARTs gun shop in Missouri usually has a few barrels.

barrelexchange.com


http://shotgunbarrelsandstocks.com/

both are legit

Art's in missouri has a slew of barrels.