Good Browning A5 Gunsmith?

[WaltWhite]

I was just given a Browning A5 that's been in my family since the 20s. It's a field gun, so it has been carried much and shot relatively little. This gun has functioned flawlessly up until just recently. I haven't shot it, but my father says it jams and there's a hairline crack developing in the stock.

I'm fairly certain the jamming is probably due to a small worn part or similar, probably nothing serious. The hairline in the stock I imagine can be repaired by someone who knows what they're doing. I also need to have a bead reinstalled in the rib as the factory one went missing.

I'm certain this A5 has a lot of life left in it. I'd like to send it to someone who knows A5s and can diagnose and repair the issues. Anyone know a good smith with A5 and woodworking experience?

 

[rcmodel]

Where are you located?

PS: You can go into 'User Options' and add it to your sig so it doesn't have to be ask again.

rc

 

[WaltWhite]

I'm familiar with all the local guys. The one I really trust doesn't do any wood work and would have to send the gun out for that anyway. The cost of shipping doesn't bother me per se so long as the work gets done well the first time.

EDIT: There is a guy around, an older guy, who I think might be able to do the work I require. However I wanted to see if there were any known outfits that specialized in A5s or were known for good shotgun work.

 

[rcmodel]

Simons Gun Specialties in Olathe KS should be able to do it.
http://www.simmonsguns.com/site/

As could Bileys in TX.
http://www.briley.com

It won't be cheap though.

rc

 

[RMc]

Check this article out...

...with references to a Browning A5 specialist.

A used shotgun bargain:
The Browning Auto-5

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/rohdenburg1409.html

 

[WaltWhite]

Thanks for the info guys. I sent Art's a message, seems like they're exactly what I'm looking for.