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I was wondering the average value of this gun in this condition?
 

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That one’s in really rough shape. Where I live in Houston area, $250, given typical disdain for the polychoke. The Belgian manufacture still commands a premium, regardless of condition. If it weren’t Belgian, then $150.

Early gun with “world market” features as opposed to US-specific features. But that one needs a LOT of TLC and rehab. It’s a mess.
 
I have seen a spate of Browning auto-5's sold at auction lately at prices of $255 which I believe is cheap. Remington 11's go for about $125 in better condition.
Go to sslfirearms.com and check out the latest auction and past auctions. I at one time had 5 auto-5's and still have 2 of them in my collection.
Remington 11's are a fine shotgun and run just like a Browning.
This loveable shotgun seems to be unfairly losing adoration among bird shooters in MIchigan. Go figure!
 
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Agreed, except in houston everyone thinks they are some sort of rare collector item so they are usually overpriced.

They are falling out of favor with many, though. Newer shooters don’t want to understand the workings of the Auto 5 and don’t want to have to care for and maintain them-shoot, clean (maybe), shoot again to failure and then someone else fix it.
 
How old is that thing? Is it pre WW1, pre WW2, or later?. The stock shape sure looks old.

What I see is a roach motel. I liked poly chokes, but not impressed with 16 Ga. And there are screws missing from the tang. Not even researching the age, I would walk away from this one.
 
How old is that thing? Is it pre WW1, pre WW2, or later?. The stock shape sure looks old.

What I see is a roach motel. I liked poly chokes, but not impressed with 16 Ga. And there are screws missing from the tang. Not even researching the age, I would walk away from this one.
How old is that thing? Is it pre WW1, pre WW2, or later?. The stock shape sure looks old.

What I see is a roach motel. I liked poly chokes, but not impressed with 16 Ga. And there are screws missing from the tang. Not even researching the age, I would walk away from this one.
 
1923. It's probably not worth it but the the choke and 16 gauge don't bother me. I just didn't know the real value. To me I don't mind an extra gun even if it ain't that valuable compared to a nice one. I just didn't know how much they might be "over charging" usually pawn shops try to get every dollar they can...
 
I’d agree with Sovblocgunfan if it weren’t for the straight stock. Those are rare and if you want one it’ll cost plenty. Also, you can’t just add one to any receiver, the top tang threads are at a different angle to accept it. To a collector, it may be worth two or three hundred, and another couple thousand to have it restored. As a shooter, walk away.

Oh, as a pre-WWII 16, it was made for 2 9/16” shells, but it has been converted to cycle standard 2 3/4” ammo.
 
I’d agree with Sovblocgunfan if it weren’t for the straight stock. Those are rare and if you want one it’ll cost plenty. Also, you can’t just add one to any receiver, the top tang threads are at a different angle to accept it. To a collector, it may be worth two or three hundred, and another couple thousand to have it restored. As a shooter, walk away.

Oh, as a pre-WWII 16, it was made for 2 9/16” shells, but it has been converted to cycle standard 2 3/4” ammo.
 
Are you saying this one is more rare? And as a shooter it's not worth it for what they are asking or You feel it wouldn't be safe to shoot without being looked over?
 
It seems like what I'm hearing I'm looking at maybe at least 250 to own one unless I find a really good deal. I've never seen any cheaper in pawnshops, at least not when I was paying attention to them. But I haven't had too much luck on anything I'd call a great deal as far as guns in pawnshops. Never bid in any auctions, haven't been to a gun show in a long time, and haven't bought from individuals in a while either. I guess I need to look harder
 
Yes, straight stocked Auto-5’s are scarce. There are differences in the top tang of the receiver as well as a different trigger plate. But the wood is the rarest part. If you have a straight stocked gun and it needs new wood you’re pretty much screwed.

I’m not saying the gun is unsafe to shoot, Auto-5’s were built like tanks. I’m saying that it’s in such poor cosmetic condition that for a couple hundred more you could do a lot better. Also, without knowing who converted it to 2 3/4” shells it may have other problems. Start visiting guns stores and perusing Gunbroker.

If you don’t plan to buy it, for the collectors among us, please post the asking price and the store selling it. Also, it’d be best not to mention to him that the gun is rare. As our Houston friend said, most people selling Auto-5’s already think they’re golden.
 
The OP posted additional pictures on BrowningOwners.com. One shows bad cracks at the wrist. I’d have to ask Art’s if it’s salvageable, but I definitely wouldn’t shoot it like that.
 
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