A5 barrel info

[Waterfowler]

Got a A5 12 ga, 2.75" barrel with factory polychoke on it.

good to excellent condition.

any browning gurus, have an idea of value??

Thanks.

 

[Longstud]

If it’s a vent rib I’d say $225-300. This is just my opinion which I’m sure won’t coincide with others, which is fine. Like most things, it’s worth whatever someone is willing to pay.

 

[Ol' Flinter]

Check the EE posts of A5s for sale and decide for yourself. Then if it doesn't sell quickly be prepared to drop the price $50 a month until it sells....that will tell you the real market value.

 

[The_Gun_Boy]

I sold a A5 with a Poly Choke about 5 years ago, I got $550 at auction but it wasn't in the greatest of shape. I have seen barrels with Poly Chokes for around $200. Also I recommend confirming the authenticity of the installation as it could add a bit to the desirability of it. You can do this by unscrewing the choke revealing the collar. On the collar should be a number which is the number for the authorized Poly Choke dealer (a 1 or 2 digit number). As per the Shirley and Vanderlinden book, dealer number 11 should be Browning and dealer number 9 should be Fabrique Nationale. All other numbers are authorized dealers, and if it does not have a number it was not installed by a authorized dealer or Browning or FN.

 

[Waterfowler]

Great info, thanks.