cracked fore end

[W/Vickers1938]

Have a 16 gauge browning Auto-5 with cracks in the wood fore end. Is this repairable, or do I need to look for a replacement?
Also I know next to nothing about this shotgun. It will not cycle with the friction ring in either position.
(Tried using Federal Target 1 1/8 oz #8 at 1145 FPS) ( should I try some Remington game loads 1 1/8 oz at 1265 FPS I am reluctant to try the high brass loads less it damage the fore end further)
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you

 

[Blue68f100]

Should be repairable. Post some pictures of the cracks so we can give you some guidance.

 

[a5werkes]

^^^^^^^^^What he said!

 

[Blkhrt13]

Have a 16 gauge browning Auto-5 with cracks in the wood fore end. Is this repairable, or do I need to look for a replacement?
Also I know next to nothing about this shotgun. It will not cycle with the friction ring in either position.
(Tried using Federal Target 1 1/8 oz #8 at 1145 FPS) ( should I try some Remington game loads 1 1/8 oz at 1265 FPS I am reluctant to try the high brass loads less it damage the fore end further)
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you

Without a picture it’s hard to know what to tell you about if the for-end is repairable. The cycling is harder to say. Have you cleaned it thoroughly?

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Also, ya gotta lube the mag tube (lightly!)

 

[BBBBill]

Is it a late one made for 2-3/4" shells or an early one made for 2-9/16" shells? Early can be converted.

 

[W/Vickers1938]

Also, ya gotta lube the mag tube (lightly!)

Thanks Colonel. I lubed the mag tube lightly with some Outers gun oil, the shotgun cycles just fine now. The lady that own the shotgun isn't sure she wants to invest, I guess I'll have to talk little harder to get it for myslf.
Thank you again