Return to Browning Museum (Shotguns)

[denton]

I had so much fun last week, that I decided to do it again this week. Here are some shotgun pictures:

This Browning's first automatic shotgun.



And this is the well known #5, an early version and a later version.

 

[Speedo66]

With Browning, you have to ask the question: automatic or semi-automatic?

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Oooh, that first pic, the "first automatic"... my thumb aches just looking at it.

 

[SwampWolf]

In terms of handling, pointing, workmanship/finish and configuration qualities, Browning's son, Val, is the designer of one of the best automatic shotguns ever made, the Double Auto.

 

[Skeptic13]

Never can get enough of the genius of John Browning.

 

[Coyote3855]

I recommend the book John Browning American Gunmaker. He invented everything from a .25 ACP vest pocket pistol to a 37mm aircraft cannon.
What I didn't know is that he invented about 40 firearms and made the prototypes. The patents on these firearms were sold to Winchester who never intended to put the guns into production, but didn't want the competition to get them.

 

[denton]

In terms of handling, pointing, workmanship/finish and configuration qualities, Browning's son, Val, is the designer of one of the best automatic shotguns ever made, the Double Auto.

Had to look that one up. It's a very interesting shotgun, for sure. Apparently it's designed to replicate the function of a double barrel or over/under with less weight. Sounds like a very fun gun to shoot.

 

[SwampWolf]

Had to look that one up. It's a very interesting shotgun, for sure.

I bought one new in 1962. Still use it every year; especially for grouse and woodcock.

 

[eyeshot]

My brother was just gifted one from an uncle. Early sixties. An FN 3" Mag, engraved. Another brother says it has a 30" barrel and weighs a ton. Really nice condition.

Came with a 1967(?) 30-06 pump, no specifics, with magazines. I'll, hopefully, be able to shoot in July when I'm back in Ohio.