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    Restocking my 1904 Browning auto 5

    Cracks start from having the friction pieces set wrong, or the mag cap loosening. I’ve heard that having it too tight can also lead to cracks, but...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Oct 8, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Auto 5 Cases

    That is too funny Rudolph and I see the irony slant. Not to belabor the point as it is valid. My use of quotations was to highlight the type steel...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 19, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Auto 5 Cases

    Thanks for clarification! I've never been able to "Spell my way out of a paper bag"! I can't even get close enough for auto-correct or fill either...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 18, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Auto 5 Cases

    I missed something? And I hope I didn't start anything? Will Like Rudolph31 says! [ATTACH]
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 17, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Making a first generation forearm

    Here is how one of the big stock makers (Fajen, Wenig, etc) went about the A-5 style forarm. Will
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Browning FN A5 Prototype? Help ID

    Here is where the early serial numbers are located on the bottom trigger tang. Will [ATTACH]
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Auto 5 Cases

    Sorry guys didn't mean to leave ya hangin! First time logging in since then. Jta5er, I have only documented one RAS/Model 11 that is marked...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Auto 5 Cases

    [ATTACH] Not to de-rail your thread Adae, but saw this 11-F and liked the case layout, could have slightly better fitting outline at reciever, but...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 4, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    1924 Browning Type??

    Most A-5 browning replacement wood, stocks and forearms, need minor fitting. Not unusual at all. Do yourself a favor and seal the sanded wood with...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Browning FN A5 Prototype? Help ID

    How in the World did you get registered and a post up here so quickly? Took me 2 months! Lol Are there any serial numbers on the ramp of the...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jun 3, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    FN Auto 5 - type V Engraved

    I do appreciate the quail rather than the Obligitory "Hound that found Granny's Jug" on the back of the receiver though! Lol
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Another very easy quiz

    Thanks for the kind words Biz, but just when you think you know something about these older guns there is a twist that has you scratching you head....
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jan 20, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Another very easy quiz

    You've got American "Apple Pie" and Belgian "Chocolate" in the same photo!
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jan 19, 2023 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    Removing a barrel extension

    I can't imagine the setup being any less economical than a good gunsmith. If you are challenged for one of those I am truly sorry. Good luck, Will
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Aug 15, 2022 in forum: Browning Auto A-5
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    BROWNING BROTHERS ARMS COMPANY gun?

    I owned and sold a straight grip. Knew of at least 3 others all within under a 100 serial numbers in the same block 27,500. Know of about 4 other...
    Post by: Fowlgunner, Jul 31, 2022 in forum: Browning Auto A-5