I picked up a 1968 belgium browning a5 in very nice condition it is the magnum version. Only problem is the guy had a gunsmith cut off the barrel 2 inches and had it threaded for chokes. Anyone have any idea of value? Thx, mike

I know that having the chokes added was a popular upgrade for these guns as it made it a better all around gun, mine still retains the unharmed factory barrell and is in about 90% condition, good blueing with very minor surface scratches on the forestock, that being said I was offered $850 for it last year at the Mesquite gunshow, I wasn't looking go sell just looking for a better buttstock so I didn't sell it. Hope this helps

Thx dpd..I was thinking around 550-650. Just not for sure

You shouldn't have to cut two inches off of the barrel to add a choke system.

It all depends...

A 98% (wood and blue), vent rib, 1968 A-5 Mag should run around $900-$1,000. The flat knob is the major detractor.

The value of a reconditioned and modernized 1968 A-5 Mag would depend upon the person's desire to shoot an updated A-5. Having a steel safe Briley choke system added to an A-5 would run you $210 plus tax and transport. Could be worth anywhere from $450-$750. It all depends, but it's probably on the lower end of that range.

I've passed up more than a few Invector choked, round knob, A-5 Mags at gun shows in the $500-$700 range in 95-98% condition. (I still kick myself over a few.)

I've never paid more than $550 for a reworked A-5.

I have "a couple".

Thx for the input windrider

I have kicked myself for passing up on a few good ones.What I call good ones is with the original barrel that hasn't been cut and the finish,stock is in pretty good shape.I'm always looking and one day I hope one will come along.

I have 11-87 rem that i got mud in and had to cut barrel back behind chokes about 2" made it a better gun. i ask gander in amarillo they wanted 150.00 and was going to be 6 to 8 month turn around.looked on gun broker and there is Rose action sport out of pembroke ky. i sent on thrusday and got back the next friday and was 80.00 and put new bead and one choke.i now got off what you was talking about but A5 not hurt may be better