Elvis, Nixon, and Browning's Lost Auto-5 Media
Published: 1 week ago
This is the inside the story of one of Browning’s most legendary milestones — the two millionth Auto-5 shotgun.
Intended for the White House and destined for the Smithsonian, this masterpiece of gold engraving, phoenixes, and griffins instead followed a very different path — one shaped by war, rebirth, and even a presidential refusal.
From John M. Browning’s groundbreaking design in 1902, through FN’s survival after World War II, to the presentation-grade Auto-5 that never quite fulfilled its destiny, this is a tale of innovation, resilience, and legacy. Along the way, we’ll uncover surprising connections — from Elvis Presley’s gift to President Nixon, to the shotgun’s disappearance into private hands decades later.
Welcome to Forever the Best There Is — where we explore the past, present, and future of Browning firearms.
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Intended for the White House and destined for the Smithsonian, this masterpiece of gold engraving, phoenixes, and griffins instead followed a very different path — one shaped by war, rebirth, and even a presidential refusal.
From John M. Browning’s groundbreaking design in 1902, through FN’s survival after World War II, to the presentation-grade Auto-5 that never quite fulfilled its destiny, this is a tale of innovation, resilience, and legacy. Along the way, we’ll uncover surprising connections — from Elvis Presley’s gift to President Nixon, to the shotgun’s disappearance into private hands decades later.
Welcome to Forever the Best There Is — where we explore the past, present, and future of Browning firearms.
Subscribe for more untold stories of iconic firearms and the people who shaped them.
https://www.browning.com/
NOTICE: Browning does not sell firearms online or ship firearms to individual consumers. To purchase Browning firearms, please visit an authorized dealer.