WABS Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Was able to add to my Browning A-5 (mini) collection this past week. Added a 16 gauge "humpback" Browning to my two 12 gauges. Got a pretty good deal and it's in real good shape for a 1960s model. No vent rib but the engraving is still crisp. It was quite dirty internally, so I took a few hours taking it apart and cleaning it on Saturday. Little bit more to do but it's A LOT better now. Can't stand a dirty weapon. Got a question for you guys. The bluing has worn thin in a number of spots, especially along the top of barrel. Does it adversly impact the value of an old gun to restore the bluing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted February 22, 2005 Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 Congratulations, that sounds like a nice gun. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted February 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 I'll try and take a picture of it tonight so that I can let you see it. Can't wait to shoot it next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 Getting the gun reblued does indeed hurt the value. As long as its not too bad, or really bugs you, I would leave it as is. Just give it a good oil coating and it will be fine. Is this the prize for the high gun at the sporting clay shoot? hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 You put yours up and I'll put mine and you spot me 25...that sounds about fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 Here's a picture of my most recent pick up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted February 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 No Comppro, it was directed at AJ -- I chase him around the sporting clay range sometimes. The only way I can beat him is if he doesn't show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 WABS, pepper spray will work LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 [ QUOTE ] WABS, pepper spray will work LOL. [/ QUOTE ] Don't give him any ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted February 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 I'm thinking more of using an air horn when he hollers PULL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 great looking gun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WABS Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 Shoots good too! Took the new (old) gun to the range and shot a couple rounds of trap with it and it worked flawlessly. Wish the same could be said for me. Struggled with my first round but the second was much better. The shotgun shot GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Re: Picked Up another A-5 Sweet Buddy! Sounds good. I am thinking about having another sporting clay shoot this month. I know you have the winter league going on, but can you work it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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