John Browning produced the Auto 5 back in 1902, making it the first mass produced semi-automatic shotgun in the world. John Browning went on to continuously produce the famed scattergun—with several gun makers—until 1998.John Browning produced the Auto 5 back in 1902, making it the first mass produced semi-automatic shotgun in the world. John Browning went on to continuously produce the famed scattergun

Was the Auto-5 used in ww1?

The Browning Auto-5 was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun. Designed by John Browning in 1898 and patented in 1900, it was produced continually for almost 100 years by several makers with production ending in 1998. The shotgun saw military service worldwide from World War I through the Vietnam War.

What year did Browning move to Japan?

In about 1973 the Browning Pump Shotgun (BPS) began production at the Miroku factory, and in 1976 production of the legendary John M. Browning-designed Auto-5 shotgun made the move from Belgium factories to Miroku, in Japan.

What year was the Browning 425 made?

The production of the Citori over/under shotgun began in 1973. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production. To locate where your serial number is located, you will need to refer to your owners manual. We have most owners manuals online.

Are all Browning guns made in Japan?

Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Todays Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.