THE BUSH TOOB: Rhodesian FN Auto 5
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Published 2023-11-11
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00:00 Cinematic Intro
00:44 Rhodesian Auto A5
03:29 THANKS AP & SDI!
04:34 Back to the Shotgun
04:49 Otter_Weapon_Worx
07:43 How does it shoot?
08:49 Manual of Arms
11:03 WHY?
12:20 Thanks for watching
12:40 bloopers
The Browning Auto-5, like many other firearms, saw use in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during a tumultuous period in its history. Rhodesia went through a protracted war of independence and civil conflict during the 1960s and 1970s, with various armed groups and government forces involved. The Auto-5 was used by some parties in this conflict, but specific details can be challenging to ascertain due to the clandestine nature of the conflict.
Rhodesia was embroiled in a civil war from the 1960s to the late 1970s, as black nationalist groups sought to end white minority rule and achieve independence. The Rhodesian government, composed mainly of white settlers, faced off against various insurgent groups, such as the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) and the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA).
During this conflict, various parties procured weapons from a range of sources, including surplus military arms and commercially available firearms. The Browning Auto-5, known for its reliability and effectiveness, would have been considered a valuable option for both government forces and insurgent groups operating in the region.
The Rhodesian security forces, such as the Rhodesian Army and the police, are known to have used the Browning Auto-5 shotguns for various purposes. Shotguns, including the Auto-5, were employed for close-quarters combat and in counterinsurgency operations, given their stopping power at short ranges.
It is also likely that some insurgent groups operating in Rhodesia may have acquired Browning Auto-5 shotguns through various means. These shotguns could have been used for self-defense, hunting, or in combat situations.
While the Browning Auto-5 may have been utilized by both government forces and insurgent groups during the Rhodesian conflict, detailed records of its usage are limited. The conflict itself was characterized by secrecy, covert operations, and arms procurement from a variety of sources. As a result, information on specific firearms, including the Auto-5, and their use in Rhodesia during that period can be challenging to uncover.
The Browning Auto-5, also known as the A5, is a semi-automatic shotgun that holds a special place in the history of firearms, as it was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design. Here is a brief history of the Browning Auto-5:
Invention by John Browning: The Browning Auto-5 was designed by the legendary American firearms inventor John Moses Browning. He started working on the design in the late 19th century, and his goal was to create a reliable and efficient semi-automatic shotgun.
Patents and Development: Browning filed his first patent for the Auto-5 in 1900, which was granted in 1902. The shotgun went through several iterations and improvements before it was ready for production.
The Browning Auto-5 was introduced to the market in 1905 by the Browning Arms Company, which was later acquired by the FN Herstal company in Belgium. It was one of the first semi-automatic shotguns available for civilian use.
The Auto-5 is often recognized for its distinctive humpback receiver design, which accommodates the long recoil action mechanism. This design not only sets it apart aesthetically but also helps manage recoil and improve balance.
The Browning Auto-5 was produced in various models and chamberings over the years and became immensely popular. It was used for hunting and sport shooting and saw action in both World War I and World War II. The shotgun was praised for its reliability and durability.
The Auto-5 design was licensed to several manufacturers around the world, leading to the production of similar shotguns by various companies.
After World War II, the Browning Auto-5 faced competition from newer semi-automatic shotgun designs. While the original Auto-5 was discontinued in the United States in 1998, variations and licensed versions were produced in other countries for several more years.
In recent years, Browning introduced a new version of the Auto-5 in 2012, known as the A5, which incorporated modern materials and manufacturing processes while paying homage to the original design.
All Comments (21)
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A5s will ALWAYS be the coolest semi-auto shotguns in the world
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It never fails to surprise me how many of Brownings weapons are still capable of rocking peoples shit even today.
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This and the Maxim Gun simply cannot die. They were WAYYYY ahead of their time.
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I currently own a WW2 era army arsenalized Remington Model 11 riot/AA training shotgun, and seeing how cool the Rhodesian A5 looks in slow motion has inspired me to start collecting the various other styles of Auto 5’s and Model 11’s…. It seems like something I could collect that’d actually be interesting, useful, as well as not too expensive last I checked.
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If I remember right Auto-5 was the first commercial semi automatic shotgun. Even funnier is that like a week later a Swedish company revealed their semi auto that happened to use inertia system.
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Rhodie brushstroke is such an effective camouflage you can’t even see Rhodesia on the map anymore.
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You got the camo outfit to go with it ! You a legend man! Rhodesian war vet salutes you brother
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Awsome video and kit...As a South-African with Plenty of Rhodesian friends. Let me help you...There is No such thing as a Rhodesian Galil, let alone a Rhidesia Galil Sling. That my friend is a South African R4 sling. The webbing you are wearing is the South African Pattern 70 webbing designed for the FAL ( R 1 ) . These days so many South-African kit gets labeled as Rhodesian...
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This will forever be one of the most badass looking shotguns
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If you're having problems with hard recoil and cycling on an A5, you may need to reconfigure the arrangement of the bevel washers on your recoil spring - there's one arrangement you use for light ammo loads, and another arrangement for heavy or "high brass" ammo loads - and on older A5's, Browning actually glued an instruction sheet on the inside of the forearm, showing the two different configurations. Growing up, I hated shooting my father's Sweet Sixteen A5, because to me it kicked like a mule and cycled really hard. Years later, after I tumbled to the fact that you could reconfigure the recoil spring, that gun became one of the smoothest shooting autos I've ever handled.
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I love old auto 5s. Back in the day you could get them from the factory with built in compensators that doubled as a removable choke. I found one from '48 with the old pattern suicide safety (some people hate it but I find it much more convenient). Nordic components sells extended tubes that work. I put on the +3 extension and paired with the cutts comp it has a delightful old world tacticool steampunk vibe. They also made rifled slug barrels and with that the auto 5 is a 150yd deer getting machine. No matter what the job is the auto 5 can be configured to fit it well and with the adjustment rings mine will eat any ammo and keep on chugging
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My grandfather - born in 1896 - loved Browning-designed firearms and had two early model A5 shotguns. This video was a bit of a trip down memory lane.
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I absolutely love the inertia system. That barrel moving with the action is gorgeous to watch.
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Love that you gave a background of the firearm and the conflict the firearm was used in. More channels need to be doing that with the historical weapons they review
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Was drawn in by your energy....wasn't disappointed. Very knowledgeable. And entertaining.
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Watching this from the Browning HQ in Utah! Very cool to see the Auto 5 in some of it's less common configurations. I noticed that when you were going through the manual of arms, you loaded one into the chamber and hit the bolt release. The Auto 5 actually had an ingenious feature called the "speed load" in which, with the bolt locked to the rear, you can immediately start loading from the loading gate underneath and the first shell will be automatically taken from the magazine tube and loaded into the chamber in one smooth motion! The new A5 and Maxus shotguns have this feature as well. Thanks for the awesome video!
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All the cool kids say Rhodesia.
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That long recoil operation is 🔥
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I got my 1st A5 when I was 12yr old. I'm 38 now and have used it for turkey,dove, and deer every year and love it.
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I Love The Beautiful Contrast of The Barrel Now Sliding behind The Tube So Incredibly Vibey Thank You
