First Year Auto-5

Discussion in 'Browning Auto A-5' started by Rudolph31, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. HeyHey

    HeyHey .22LR

    Thank you for your prompt reply. I thought I had found a hidden gem for $950. I guess not everyone loves these guns like I do. I need to be careful not to buy with just emotion.
  2. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Buying these guns is all about emotion. I paid close to that for mine because I didn't know if I'd ever find another 1903. There are many more 1904s out there. If the gun is in nice shape and has the Vulcanite butt pad, it might be worth $950. Maybe he'll come down on the price if you show him the ad--or maybe you can get the gun from the ad.
    Good luck!
  3. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum HeyHey !!
  4. Guys I new here--how do I start a new post. I have some questions..thanks
  5. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum coltchester !!

    Open a thread in the BAR sub forum....and I replied to your Private Message...
  6. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    A few more differences.
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    See that large hole over the Carrier Screw? That's the punch port used to remove the pin holding the Locking Block Latch to the bolt. That's necessary to disassemble the gun. In 1904 it was move towards the front of the receiver and stayed there for 94 years.
    Here's a view of the right side. On modern guns it's a notch on the ejection port instead of the small hole you see here.
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    Last edited: Jul 10, 2017
  7. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Good technical data...thanks Rudolph !
  8. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    A comparison of the 1903's straight stock and a round knob from a gun from the '40s. The pens are pointing to the stock screws.

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    Last edited: Jul 5, 2017
  9. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Very nice...
  10. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2017
  11. jcs266

    jcs266 .22LR

    That's a wonderful piece of history there R31. Thanks so much for sharing the pics and info. What a beauty!
  12. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Thanks very much jcs266. Disassembling this gun I learned things not available from any source that I'm aware of. I decided to document it and share it here. Occasionally I add a post to bump it to the top. I'd like people to see it.
  13. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Rudolph31 is a good source of information here...we always value his input !!
  14. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Thank you, Shooter.
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  15. lead-fouling

    lead-fouling .22LR

    Looks fantastic, what a piece of history you have there.

    I'm so jealous at such an item could be had for such a meagre sum considering it's importance it's giving my indigestion :(
  16. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

  17. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Lots of (welcome) activity on the Auto-5 Forum lately. Thought I'd bump this up.
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2017
  18. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Thanks...!!
  19. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Another shot of the barrel marks.

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    Last edited: Jul 5, 2017
  20. In The Ten Ring

    In The Ten Ring .270 WIN

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