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Depiction of Auto-5 in 1909 catalog. The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, [4] it was produced continually for almost 100 years by several makers with production ending in 1998. It features a distinctive high rear end, earning it the nickname "Humpback".
The Browning Double Automatic Shotgun is a short-recoil operated [2] semi-automatic (auto-loading) 12-gauge shotgun with a 2 + 3 ⁄ 4-inch chamber. The firearm was produced between 1952 and 1971, with production volume of approximately 67,000. Production date amended from 1955 to 1952 according to direct information from manufacturer.
The receivers of both models were stamped on the left side (from front to back) with a small "P" and ordnance bomb, "Model 520-30" or "Model 620", and a small "U.S." over the trigger. Model 520-30 trench gun barrels are marked "Proof Tested--12 Gauge --2 3/4 Inch Chamber--" on the left side and have another small "P" and ordnance bomb and the ...
The gun is available in 12 gauge, 20 gauge and 28 gauge. It uses a patented action that John Browning developed for the Browning Auto-5. [2] Rounds are cycled through long recoil. [3] Factory models are equipped with walnut stocks and forends. Franchi offers one model with a short stock, and one model with a “Prince-of-Wales” stock.
Miroku manufactured a few different models of handguns between the 1962 to 1968, though these were not widely distributed. Among the most common is the "Liberty Chief" model, .38 caliber revolver. [4] They briefly manufactured copies of the Browning BL22, a .22 lever-action rifle, under the name of Miroku ML22.
Browning Arms Company is best known for the A-Bolt and X-Bolt bolt-action rifles, the BAR semi-automatic rifle, the BPR pump-action rifle, the BPS pump-action shotgun, the Auto-5 semi-automatic shotgun, and the Hi-Power pistol. Browning also manufactures a set of trap shotguns such as the 725 Pro Trap, Citori CX series, and the Cynergy series.
After Browning's death, the design work was completed by his son Val A. Browning. [4] Original production dates were 1931–1940. [5] Original production grades were Grade I (Lightning/Standard), Pigeon, Diana and Midas. Post World War II production began in 1948 and lasted until 1960 when the model underwent major changes. [5]
United States President Barack Obama firing a Browning Citori 525 on the range at Camp David. [4] The side jet of smoke is from the ported barrel.. Browning Citoris come in all of the popular shotgun shell gauges, and are made in an over-under "stacked" barrel configuration, with forends and buttstocks made from high quality walnut wood.