Auto-5 for 175, should i buy?

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    Slimjim

    Slimjim

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    Mar 6, 2007
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    I have a chance to buy an auto-5 light 12 that was cut to 17 inches and than had an extension to 18.5 attached to it. Its 175.00. Will barrels swap between auto-5's? Id most likely try to find a polychoke for it somewhere to actually have some kind of choke. And get the rib extended to the end of the extension.
     
    Fustercluck

    Fustercluck

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    Aug 4, 2008
    776
    Eastern Shore
    Auto 5 barrels will swap. U can get a bona fide browning barrel with invector chokes or a Hastings aftermarket barrel. Belgium browning a5's were not made to shoot steel, which has helped to make the aftermarket barrel industry a booming one. Japanese a5's can shoot steel safely.
    If the receiver, springs and bolt show no rust, 175 is a good price for one. They are excellent ducking guns.
     
    Slimjim

    Slimjim

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    Mar 6, 2007
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    I feel they make great tactical shotguns, due to their reliability. I think ramline used to make synth furniture for them.
     
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    xtreme43s10

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    Mar 19, 2007
    1,163
    maryland, in Mont county
    Fustercluck said:
    Auto 5 barrels will swap. U can get a bona fide browning barrel with invector chokes or a Hastings aftermarket barrel. Belgium browning a5's were not made to shoot steel, which has helped to make the aftermarket barrel industry a booming one. Japanese a5's can shoot steel safely.
    If the receiver, springs and bolt show no rust, 175 is a good price for one. They are excellent ducking guns.
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    my dad has an old belgium made auto-5 and the barrel is market for steel shot. i know he bought the gun new with that barrel.
     
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    wyomingboy

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    Jan 26, 2009
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    Price wise, yes, it's worth $175 just for the receiver and wood, regardless whether or not it's a Jap or Belgian gun. I would simply pick up a clean used 26" bbl with choke tubes.... or have them installed rather than a polychoke. They work better and it will be a much cleaner looking gun.
     
    Onua

    Onua

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    Sep 13, 2008
    1,373
    Carroll County
    i think the mag stop allows the shooter to interrupt the feed from the magazine to insert a "special purpose" round. The SPAS 12 has a similar feature. I could be wrong though.
     
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