1909 Browning auto 5 type 2 in 16 gauge

[MBiz]

Hello everyone,
I lately acquired another nice collector item. It is very rare example of first generation type 2 Browning auto 5 1909 in 16 gauge. I believe they were never sold in Canada. It is all complete with matching serial number. The engraving is very sharp, the checkering of the forearm needs to be recuts. The buttplate is gone but it is not a bid deal as I have a few in stock. Again, I thought the auto 5 lovers may enjoy seeing it.

 

[canuck]

Wow, thats a really nice collectable shotgun that you very rarely see
Congrats

 

[FLHTCUI]

Yes, a very nice specimen of an A-5 and in 16 gauge too no less.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
Rob

 

[Stephen Nash]

Superb, thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Presumably with the 2 9/16” chamber?

 

[kamlooky]

Straight rear stock tah bewt.
Well preserved.

Great score.

 

[winchester12]

Wow that's a great find. I have a 1904 12GA

 

[nail]

Very nice.Steve!

 

[ranman50]

Amazing condition for a hundred year old shotgun! And in 16 gauge, great find.

 

[Falconflyer]

Looks great, congratulations!

 

[kamlooky]

Too bad RENARO had the urgency to get his DNA on it.

 

[MBiz]

Too bad RENARO had the urgency to get his DNA on it.

Yes and no, the signature of L. Renard (fox in English) 1912 make me wonder if Monsieur Renard was the engraver, or the owner, did he participate to the WW1 patrolling the trench at night with is precious engraved auto 5. If you look at the third picture, that is a first war "trench patroller" at his extreme left, a Browning auto 5 beside two Belgian Mauser model 1916

 

[kamlooky]

It could be I'm thinking about this all wrong.
Might add significant value to the gal.

Thanks for posting an update onn'er.

 

[the spank]

Wow! Super cool. Love the engraving!

 

[MBiz]

Wow! Super cool. Love the engraving!

Yes it is very nice and most importantly, it is hand engraved not laser or acid etched.

 

[the spank]

Yes it is very nice and most importantly, it is hand engraved not laser or acid etched.

Exactly