Hi
Need some advice. Was in the local gun shop today and came across something that i've always wanted; a Browning A5 in 16ga. I've shotgunned for years but mostly in either pump 12 or 20, UNLESS i pheasant hunt, then i use a 16 double. I like a 16 and never owned a semi nor a Browning and see this as my opportunity. Anyone out there familiar with the A5? The owner had a slew of customers in the shop so I couldn't get much info at this time. Barrel is stamped made in Belgium, looks about 28" and still fully blued but not shiny. I would assume either full or modified choke. The receiver bluing has worn off; it was not one of those stainless models. Stock in good shape. Asking price is $595.
Should I have any concerns over its functioning ? I'm at the stage in life when i should be selling off my stuff rather than adding to it. OH sigh, boys with toys, so many guns and so little time......
Thanks
z
Need some advice. Was in the local gun shop today and came across something that i've always wanted; a Browning A5 in 16ga. I've shotgunned for years but mostly in either pump 12 or 20, UNLESS i pheasant hunt, then i use a 16 double. I like a 16 and never owned a semi nor a Browning and see this as my opportunity. Anyone out there familiar with the A5? The owner had a slew of customers in the shop so I couldn't get much info at this time. Barrel is stamped made in Belgium, looks about 28" and still fully blued but not shiny. I would assume either full or modified choke. The receiver bluing has worn off; it was not one of those stainless models. Stock in good shape. Asking price is $595.
Should I have any concerns over its functioning ? I'm at the stage in life when i should be selling off my stuff rather than adding to it. OH sigh, boys with toys, so many guns and so little time......
Thanks
z