Browning Double Auto ?

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I was given a browning double auto and was wondering what it's worth? I don't know much about shotguns, all I know is it's really good condition, it has a steel reciever, it was made in belgium, has a 28" barrel, not sure what choke it is. Not even sure what year it is. The serial # is C19651. I would appreciate any help, thanks
 
Is there no number in front of the C? The C designates steel receiver but from 1957 to 1972 there was a number ('s) in front of the letter that designated year. Unless maybe it was made 1955-1957 as apparently records weren't kept for those years. So recheck your serial number. Actually, I'll put the chart below. Value probably around $600.00 give or take if decent condition.

1955-57 The Double Automatic Shotgun began production in 1955. Accurate production notes were not kept during this time period.
1958-67 From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture.
8A=aluminum receivers for 1958.
8C=steel receivers for 1958.
Example: 8C21601 = A 1958 Double Automatic with steel receiver and serial number 21601 A=aluminum receiver
C=steel recei
1969-72 In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Double Automatic. The Double Automatic ceased production in 1972.
A=aluminum receiver
C=steel receiver
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69A1000 = A 1969 Double Automatic shotgun with an aluminum receiver and serial number of 1000.
 
They are very good shotguns. Definitely NOT something to cut down or throw in the back of the truck. Pictures would be helpful. Any choke designation on it? Vent rib? How does the wood look?
 
Older Brownings are marked by choke by using a symbol or symbols on the left rear of the barrel.

Full: *
Imp Mod: *-
Mod: **
Imp Cyl: **-
Skeet: **$
Cyl: ***
 
I have a pair. From what you describe I would assume yours is a plain jane field gun with steel receiver. You would be hard pressed getting 600 bucks in today's Canadian market but who knows. Alloy coloured receivers are popular with the small following that collect and shoot these shotguns. They were designed by Val Browning and were far ahead of their time... at the time. I love shooting mine and think they are cool autos.
 
I had a DA with the alloy black anodized finish. Shot a lot of skeet with it to the point where the edge of the ejection port above the bolt rail was wearing away. An old 'smith had a similar gun and he showed me how he inlet a piece of steel to alleviate the problem.
I think Browning intended the alloy versions to be light carry hunting shotguns, not up to the pounding that skeet and trap shooters give their guns.

I was told by a now deceased member of a citizens advisory board leading up to the long gun registry that thought had been given to banning semi-auto shotguns for their "firepower". He pointed out the DA and asked how it differed from a SxS in "firepower".

Anyone who is familiar with CAS knows that a good man with a SxS is perfectly capable of keeping up with a '97, particularly those that insist on single loading them.
 
I shot a buddy's once and found it hard to believe how fast the reload of the 2nd shell was.
Clint
 
I always wanted one.They were made because it was uncouth to have more then two shots while hunting upland game in the southren US so they were the solution for guys that didn't want to use SxS guns.
 
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