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re: Browning A-5 (Belgian made)
Posted on 3/18/11 at 12:59 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 3/18/11 at 12:59 pm to Judge Smails
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Posted on 3/18/11 at 1:06 pm to Judge Smails
I need to take a look at that because mine can be downright painful to shoot....
Like I said, I'm going to have mine restored pretty soon. The barrel and reciever need to be reblued and the wood needs some attention. I've seen some nice original sets online for about $300.
Like I said, I'm going to have mine restored pretty soon. The barrel and reciever need to be reblued and the wood needs some attention. I've seen some nice original sets online for about $300.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 1:24 pm to gmrkr5
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Like I said, I'm going to have mine restored pretty soon.
Supposedly Browning will reblue it for you and you won't lose any of the value vs. Joe down the street rebluing it for you...
Posted on 3/18/11 at 1:42 pm to Judge Smails
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Supposedly Browning will reblue it for you
really??? I gotta find some info on this!
Posted on 3/18/11 at 2:37 pm to gmrkr5
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really??? I gotta find some info on this!
I was told by a pawn broker yesterday that it will run you $350.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 2:40 pm to Judge Smails
yes they will reblue the gun for you. just a little $$$.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 2:44 pm to Judge Smails
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I was told by a pawn broker yesterday that it will run you $350.
If I'm going to restore it I'm going to do it right. I always figured when I got around to doing it I'd budget $500.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 2:52 pm to Judge Smails
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Supposedly Browning will reblue it for you
I need to send them my B-80 and see what they can do with it. It went under in Katrina and the barrel blue is spotted.
My dad has a ton of A-5s. He's got an unshot Belgian trio, 20-16-12, a DU 16 and a few 12s he shoots.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 3:17 pm to Gaston
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He's got an unshot Belgian trio, 20-16-12
wow.. I bet those a beautiful.
Posted on 3/18/11 at 4:05 pm to gmrkr5
Via Gunbroker just bought a 1966 Browning Auto 5 Magnum (3") Belgian. It should ship today! 
Posted on 3/18/11 at 4:06 pm to Judge Smails
Dang, y'all are making me want one more now
Posted on 3/18/11 at 7:21 pm to Judge Smails
Nice buy... I have a 12 ga mag full choke and a 20 ga mag mod choke, both belgian made and good condition. I like them because they both would shoot 3 inch, if I ever shot them. I shoot my benelli 98% of the time...
I want a sweet 16... but haven't found the right deal on one yet.
I want a sweet 16... but haven't found the right deal on one yet.
Posted on 3/19/11 at 7:10 am to Judge Smails
Had a sweet 16 for a while (Japanese)with screw in chokes. It had a hardened barrel so you could shoot steel for ducks. At least a few years ago, these barrels weren't available for the Belgian Brownings.If you're a collector, they are worth having. If you're a pure hunter, they just kick too much for day in day out use. I'd recommend a Benelli SBE or Super 90.
Posted on 3/19/11 at 12:12 pm to Judge Smails
I have a 16 and a 12, I don't use them in the field anymore. Too heavy and no interchangeable chokes. They were my dad's and I'll keep them forever. I pull them out the closet once a year and wipe them down with oil.
I saw a Belgium 12 gauge 3" A-5 at a gun show a few years ago for $1000, new condition, in the original box. It was sweet, I almost bought it.
I'll stick with my Berettas in the field, they are much more functional.
I saw a Belgium 12 gauge 3" A-5 at a gun show a few years ago for $1000, new condition, in the original box. It was sweet, I almost bought it.
I'll stick with my Berettas in the field, they are much more functional.
Posted on 3/20/11 at 12:28 am to tigeryat
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I saw a Belgium 12 gauge 3" A-5 at a gun show a few years ago for $1000, new condition, in the original box. It was sweet, I almost bought it.
I bought a Belgium 12 guage 3" in 1969 or 70, paid $150 for it brand new. Wish I would have bought 10 of them & kept them new.
Glad to know it can be reconditioned without destroying the value. Plan on giving it to my grandson in the near future.
Posted on 5/20/11 at 12:14 pm to tigerbyteu
anybody have any good pictures of how the friction rings are supposed to be set? i've looked at the instructions on browning's website but they aren't super helpful...
Posted on 5/20/11 at 12:49 pm to Judge Smails
i have a belgium light twelve, probably my favorite shotgun of all time, I so some dove hunting, light loads, and a little rabbit hunting with it.I am always on the lookout for another one
Posted on 5/20/11 at 1:13 pm to Judge Smails
I have a Belgian made light twelve and love it. I only take it clay shooting and pheasant hunting. For $500 I don't think you can go wrong.
Posted on 5/20/11 at 1:27 pm to Judge Smails
My son has a Savage Model 720, which is a WW2 version of the A-5. Kills the ducks, but kicks like a horse.
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