Browning A-5 Breech Block

Description

Description: Browning A-5 Breech Block. Created for all gauges of the Auto 5 shotgun. this OEM steel breech block from Browning is designed to work in both the “Old Style” & “New Style” of A-5’s. Fitting all chamberings of the firearm – 12ga, 16ga, 20ga and 12/20 gauge magnum – the breech block may require some fitting on the “New Style” and several new parts would be replaced if installing on the “Old Style”. Service your Auto 5 shotgun with the best and trust Browning factory original parts for your next project.

Only “New Style” Browning A-5 Breech Blocks are available for all gauges. It is important to note that the A-5 has two different styles of Breech Block, the “Old Style” and the “New Style”. On guns manufactured prior to 1958 (Old Style), it is necessary to replace the Breech Block, Locking Block, the Left Hand Extractor and Extractor Spring. This is due to a dimensional change in the Breech Block track (See images below) Any A-5 manufactured after 1958, the part can be used as is but will require fitting.