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...
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...
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...
I missed something? And I hope I didn't start anything? Will Like Rudolph31 says! [ATTACH]
Here is how one of the big stock makers (Fajen, Wenig, etc) went about the A-5 style forarm. Will
Here is where the early serial numbers are located on the bottom trigger tang. Will [ATTACH]
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...
[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...
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...
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...
I do appreciate the quail rather than the Obligitory "Hound that found Granny's Jug" on the back of the receiver though! Lol
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....
You've got American "Apple Pie" and Belgian "Chocolate" in the same photo!
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
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...
May just not be seated properly and not allow proper engagement. We can only hope. Will
Marc, You will need to try and find a WW2 era service manual for him also it will have detailed instructions on the repair. A pretty arduous task...
For what it's worth. I wager to say when you do remove the stock it will number to the gun or within a couple hundred +-. Enquiring minds want to...
The screw closest to the trigger holds the main spring in place. It often times is backed out by the unknowing and it is impossible to re-seat...
Been waiting a minute to post. Glad you guys had all the projects you needed at the time. It will be a fine gun for doves and some upland I plan to...
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