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Browning
A5

An inertia-operated semi-automatic for game and wildfowl

A5 · EUA5 Hunter · USA5 Sweet Sixteen · US

Drawing of a Browning A5 from the right: one barrel with a top rib, a dark hatched humpback receiver with a right ejection port and bolt handle, a walnut stock with a vertical pistol grip and one trigger.
Drawing: 12-gauge field, 28 in, right side

he modern A5 is Browning’s inertia-operated for hunting and .1, 2 Its aluminium receiver keeps the humpback profile.3 The bolt latch sits underneath, just ahead of the guard.4 The Wicked Wing version is for waterfowl hunting.5

The works on Browning’s inertia-operated Kinematic Drive system.6 On the Sweet Sixteen, a rotating bolt head locks into recesses in the barrel extension.7 With Speed Load Plus, the first loaded into the magazine goes straight into the .8

Specifications

12-bore · game

LockingSweet Sixteen: rotating bolt head engages the barrel extension7, 6
LockworkInertia-operated Kinematic Drive system7, 6
Made inViana do Castelo, Portugal9, 10
Introduced20127
Bore12-bore
Chambers76 mm (3 in)
Barrels26.0 in
ChokesInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes
Weight3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)

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Specifications

ConfigurationBoreChambersBarrels, inRib, mmGradeChoke systemYearsWeightMarketsStockFinish
Game
Game11, 212-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game15, 212-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.09 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game16, 2, 1716-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Hunter / Sweet SixteenInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.608 kg (5 lb 12 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game18, 2, 1916-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Hunter / Sweet SixteenInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game20, 220-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.523 kg (5 lb 9 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAnodized Black action; wood grade I
Game21, 220-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.551 kg (5 lb 10 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAnodized Black action; wood grade I
Game22, 212-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.09 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game23, 212-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.09 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game24, 212-bore76 mm (3 in)30.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 30.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game25, 212-bore89 mm (3½ in)30.06.35HunterInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 30.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game26, 2712-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullGloss action; wood grade I
Game28, 2712-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.09 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullGloss action; wood grade I
Game29, 2716-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.608 kg (5 lb 12 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game30, 2716-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullPolished Black action; wood grade I
Game31, 2720-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.523 kg (5 lb 9 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullAnodized Black action; wood grade I
Game32, 2720-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35LightningInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.523 kg (5 lb 9 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USRounded grip; 361.95 mm pullAnodized Black action; wood grade I
Game33, 3412-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35UltimateInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullSatin action; Scrollwork, pheasants on the left and mallards on the right engraving; wood grade III
Game35, 3412-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35UltimateInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.09 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullSatin action; Scrollwork, pheasants on the left and mallards on the right engraving; wood grade III
Game36, 3416-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35UltimateInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.665 kg (5 lb 14 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullSatin action; Scrollwork, pheasants on the left and mallards on the right engraving; wood grade III
Game37, 3416-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35UltimateInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.693 kg (5 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullSatin action; Scrollwork, pheasants on the left and mallards on the right engraving; wood grade III
Game38, 3912-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte action; wood grade I
Game40, 3912-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.033 kg (6 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte action; wood grade I
Game41, 3916-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.608 kg (5 lb 12 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Nickel action; wood grade I
Game42, 3916-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Nickel action; wood grade I
Game43, 3920-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.58 kg (5 lb 11 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Nickel action; wood grade I
Game44, 3920-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35UplandInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.608 kg (5 lb 12 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USClose radius grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Nickel action; wood grade I
Game45, 4612-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game47, 4612-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.175 kg (7 lb 0 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game48, 4612-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game49, 4612-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.374 kg (7 lb 7 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game50, 4612-bore76 mm (3 in)30.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.374 kg (7 lb 7 oz; catalogue, 30.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game51, 4612-bore89 mm (3½ in)30.06.35StalkerInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.374 kg (7 lb 7 oz; catalogue, 30.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMatte Black action
Game5216-bore26, 286Classic Ultimate BecasseInvector-DS; removable; 3 tubesby 2024EU370 mm pullwood grade 3
Game5212-bore286Ultimate PartridgesInvector-DS; removable; 3 tubesby 20243.1 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28 in)EU370 mm pullwood grade 3
Game5212-bore286OneInvector-DS; removable; 2 tubesby 20243.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz; catalogue, 28 in)EU370 mm pullwood grade 1
Wildfowl
Wildfowl53, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl56, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.203 kg (7 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl57, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl58, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl59, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl60, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Camo, AuricInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullAuric action
Wildfowl61, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl62, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.203 kg (7 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl63, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl64, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl65, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl66, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Camo, Vintage TanInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullVintage Tan action
Wildfowl67, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl68, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl69, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl70, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl71, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl72, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree Max 7Invector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.665 kg (5 lb 14 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Max 7 action
Wildfowl73, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOBL action
Wildfowl74, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOBL action
Wildfowl75, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOBL action
Wildfowl76, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOOBL action
Wildfowl77, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOBL action
Wildfowl78, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Camo, MOBLInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOBL action
Wildfowl79, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl80, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.175 kg (7 lb 0 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl81, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl82, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl83, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl84, 54, 5520-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Camo, MOSGHInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes2.637 kg (5 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMOSGH action
Wildfowl85, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree LegacyInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Legacy action
Wildfowl86, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree LegacyInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Legacy action
Wildfowl87, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree LegacyInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Legacy action
Wildfowl88, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree LegacyInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Legacy action
Wildfowl89, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree OriginalInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Original action
Wildfowl90, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree OriginalInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Original action
Wildfowl91, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, Realtree OriginalInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Original action
Wildfowl92, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, Realtree OriginalInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullRealtree Original action
Wildfowl93, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Camo, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMossy Oak Original Shdw Grass action
Wildfowl94, 54, 5512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Camo, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMossy Oak Original Shdw Grass action
Wildfowl95, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Camo, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMossy Oak Original Shdw Grass action
Wildfowl96, 54, 5516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Camo, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassInvector-DS Flush; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullMossy Oak Original Shdw Grass action
Wildfowl97, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, AuricBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl98, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, AuricBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl99, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, AuricBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl100, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, AuricBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl101, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Vintage TanBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.147 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl102, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Vintage TanBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.175 kg (7 lb 0 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl103, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Vintage TanBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl104, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Vintage TanBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl105, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree Max 7Banded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl106, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree Max 7Banded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl107, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree Max 7Banded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl108, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree Max 7Banded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl109, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, MOBLBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl110, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, MOBLBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl111, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, MOBLBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl112, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, MOBLBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl113, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl114, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl115, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl116, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl117, 13, 512-bore76 mm (3 in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl118, 13, 512-bore76 mm (3 in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, MOSGHBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl119, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree LegacyBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl120, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree LegacyBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl121, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree LegacyBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl122, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree LegacyBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl123, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree OriginalBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl124, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree OriginalBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl125, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree OriginalBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl126, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree OriginalBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl127, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.26 kg (7 lb 3 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl128, 13, 512-bore89 mm (3½ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Realtree OriginalBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes3.317 kg (7 lb 5 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl129, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)26.06.35Wicked Wing, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.75 kg (6 lb 1 oz; catalogue, 26.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl130, 13, 516-bore70 mm (2¾ in)28.06.35Wicked Wing, Mossy Oak Original Shdw GrassBanded Invector-DS Extended; removable; 3 tubes2.778 kg (6 lb 2 oz; catalogue, 28.0 in)USVertical grip; 361.95 mm pullBurnt Bronze Cerakote action
Wildfowl5212-bore89 mm (3½ in)286Grand Passage Max 5Invector-DS; removable; 3 tubesby 20243.1 kg (6 lb 13 oz; catalogue, 28 in)EU370 mm pull
Wildfowl5212-bore89 mm (3½ in)306Grand Passage Max 5Invector-DS; removable; 3 tubesby 20243.15 kg (6 lb 15 oz; catalogue, 30 in)EU370 mm pull

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Identify and date

The serial number sits on the right side of the receiver, below the bolt-release button.131 The right side of the barrel names the Invector-DS system.12 The modern A5’s model code is 116.132 In Browning’s current serial format, the sequence number comes before the year code and the model code.133 Browning’s 2018 manufacturing list places A5 production at Viana in Portugal and refers owners to the barrel inscription.9, 134

WhereMarkings
Right side of the receiver, below the bolt-release buttonSerial number131
Right side of the barrelInvector-DS system inscription12
BarrelGauge135
Barrel inscriptionMade in Portugal or Assembled in Portugal; Browning treats the terms as synonymous134, 9, 136

Before you buy

  1. Make sure replacement tubes are Invector-DS; Standard Invector, Invector-Plus and Invector-DS tubes do not interchange.137
  2. Match a replacement barrel to the receiver; Browning forbids fitting a three-inch barrel to a 3½-inch gun, or the reverse.138, 139
  3. Check that the bolt closes fully; in a test of the Wicked Wing, the first shot misfired when the bolt had been eased shut or knocked out of battery.140
  4. On a gun used in wet weather, check that the action tube and spring have been kept oiled, as Browning advises for reliable operation.141
  5. Read the inscription on the barrel before buying a replacement; Browning permits barrel exchanges within the same gauge and chamber length.135

History

Browning announced the new A5 on 29 September 2011 but dates its launch to 2012.142, 7 The scaled-down Sweet Sixteen followed in 2016.7 Browning introduced the 20-gauge Hunter in 2024, with 26- or 28-inch barrels and Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder tubes.143, 144, 145

DateChangeObservable feature
2016Sweet Sixteen joins the modern range7Scaled-down 16-gauge action
2024A 20-gauge Hunter joins the range143, 144Downsized frame and 20-gauge specification

Related models

  • Browning Auto-5predecessor

    The A5 takes its name and humpback outline from the original gun.146

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