[coyotehitman]

I bought an old Browning Auto 5 16 gauge full rib with 99% blueing for 150.00. I like it except, somebody had a cutts comp installed. Is there any way I can utilize the threads for the cutts to put some choke which is more visually appealing on the barrel. If not, what is a fair price to have the barrel cut and threaded for rem chokes?? Buying a new barrel is out of the question, as I believe the age of this shotgun requires that I also have a new barrel fitted. Also, does a 20 gauge stock fit this model, bubba did a refinish job on the stock when he ruined the barrel.

[kentucky_smith]

This guy's pretty good and affordable:

http://users.dls.net/~rdouglas/MikeOrlen.pdf

ETA: Will it shoot 2 3/4" shells?

[mr.trooper]

most surviving BROWNING made Auto 5 shotguns will sell for $700 or better in that sort of condition.

I have a 40's 12 gauge Auto 5, and I love it. You practically STOLE that shotgun.

[kentucky_smith]

most surviving BROWNING made Auto 5 shotguns will sell for $700 or better in that sort of condition.

I have a 40's 12 gauge Auto 5, and I love it. You practically STOLE that shotgun.

Browning Company has never made a shotgun.

[blgoode]

dont mess with the coke. Mine has the same thing and I have all the chokes. They work great. Mine is from 1946 and runs fine and dandy. I gave $200 for mine :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/Browning_FULL.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/right_Browning.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v454/bgoode/Choke_All.jpg

My Great GRandad bought it new in Alaska and used it on Turkey, Deer, and Bear protection :)

[rcmodel]

I doubt there is enough barrel wall thickness to put Rem-Chokes in it.
There may be a thin-wall choke system that would work.

But, I'd go with what ya got.
It's a classic!

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j219/rcmodel/KTOG/1224.gif
rcmodel

[coyotehitman]

blgoode, kindly send me all of the chokes and I will be more apt to keep it as it is:-) I only have one choke and I am having difficulty finding any more in 16 gauge.

Do you know if 12 or 20 gauge chokes will work in it or are the compensators gauge specific?

P.S. Nice gun, it looks nearly identical to mine.

[blgoode]

look at the Midway or Brownells website. I was fliping through my Midway book and I thought I saw chokes for these old guys in there!! :)

[mr.trooper]

Browning Company has never made a shotgun.

Fine. Split hairs. You have proven your superior firearms knowledge. Your right. Technically they were made in Belgium by FN Herstal FOR Browning. :rolleyes:

I was trying to distinguish them from the Remington and Japanese made copies.

[axeman_g]

browning made prototypes... so therefore he did make a shotguns.

[kentucky_smith]

Technically they were made in Belgium by FN Herstal FOR Browning.

So Miroku and Remington (wartime) didn't make them FOR Browning?

I've got a nice pair of 1967 Belgiums (Light 20 and 12) and while they are very nice guns, the Miroku are just as nice and function just as well.

For that matter, my Savage 720 (with US Ordnance stamp) is a damn fine shooter as well.

[Ash]

I'm more than happy with my Savage 720, too.

Ash

[Clipper]

I had a Remington M-11 in 16ga and hated it...Not only didn't I like the long-recoil slappety-slap-slap action and the compression ring system, but it didn't fit me and I couldn't hit the ground with it. My M-12 Winchester, OTOH, I like...A lot.

[coyotehitman]

I have never fired this gun, but I have always wanted an old Browning auto. Just something about the craftsmanship that goes into an old gun and wondering about the hands that created it, fit it, and finished it. Even if the gun did not work or slapped me up side the head when I fired it, I'd keep it to look at, fondle, and pass on to my kids.

[SlamFire1]

I would leave it alone. What you describe is consistent with a 50's or 60's Auto 5 and will give it a vintage appearance.

[blgoode]

MIne works great - Shoot her :) If she is sound, she will last just dont abuse her or use it as a truck gun :)