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advice on an A5 magnum restore #5991626 10/24/15 11:41 AM
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I have great-granddads old shotgun...the 5V 1965 model browning a5 magnum. It needs new wood on both ends and a complete re-blue job...other than that it is functional. Some have suggested re-tapping the barrel for choke replacement, but I am not planning on changing anything else on the gun. I need help on who to send this thing to for the work mentioned...
Thanks.

Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5991642 10/24/15 12:05 PM
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Check with TDK on here.


lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5991658 10/24/15 12:31 PM
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My dad had his completely re-done a few years back. New stocks, gold trigger, fully teflon coated. I THINK it went to Garland Gilbreath in Stephenville, but I'll confirm and respond back. If I get busy and forget, nag me about it. It looks like a new gun.

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Cool,!
New gun is what I was hoping for!!

Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5996860 10/27/15 06:20 PM
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SBS that guy! the old A5's look GREAT with a Short Barrel

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Originally Posted By: Taddi
SBS that guy! the old A5's look GREAT with a Short Barrel


Are you NUTS?!!! Most of us like to actually hunt with our shotguns.

Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5996899 10/27/15 06:40 PM
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id leave the original wood on it and try to repair if possible.. to me it would take away from its value to just replace.. but if its past repair then not much can do

Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5997108 10/27/15 08:31 PM
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I had these folks do a Model 12 for me, it came back looking like the original factory finish.
http://www.bosesofnebraska.com/rebluing.html

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They claim to buff polish, not something I would want associated with an A5 and all its holes and crisp edges.

Last edited by TDK; 10/27/15 09:30 PM.

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Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5999196 10/28/15 11:47 PM
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First, don't thread the barrel. Second is the bluing really showing pits and rust or just "soft spots?" Third, I'm fine with the re-stock if you want to use it, just keep your old wood.


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Re: advice on an A5 magnum restore [Re: topwater13] #5999300 10/29/15 12:44 AM
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