Big Al Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 .... And it's not one of mine! I take more care! I'm considering buying a nice game gun to replace my grade 5 b325 sporter. Spotted a nice looking b525 grade 5 on the internet and drove to see it. It's not in a good condition as my b325 as it has a couple of knocks on the stock, but nothing that couldntbe fixed. The real show stopper was rust on the strip / band that holds the barrels together. It is deep enough to be called pitting but only in one place. It's a lovely gun but the previous owner hasn't taken much care of it. The obvious question is to ask why I am even considering buying a 2k gun with rust on it. The reason is that I'm getting a good deal on trade in - around 400 quid better deal. I'm torn. Lovely gun, cosmetic blemishes OR £400 more lovely gun, no blemishes. Can the marks / pits be honed out? Is the repair to the stock and barrels likely to cost more than the £400. Any advice from the knowledgeable PW membership would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Speak to barrel browner about cost to get it sorted and re blacked but why change a tidy 325 for a ropey 525? Is the rust only on the mid rib? Edited December 15, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Speak to barrel browner about cost to get it sorted and re blacked but why change a tidy 325 for a ropey 525? Is the rust only on the mid rib? The 325 is a sporter and I mainly shoot game / pigeon / wildfowl. The weight of a spotter gets a bit much on walked up or rough shooting days. The other reason is that the 525 is 3" hp steel proofed, making it a true allrounder in my eyes. Yes, the rust is only on the mid rib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 If you would class the rust to be pitting then I would look else where. Keep your current gun, save a bit more and change it when you find one that is worth the change and of course is a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Don't touch it. It can't be repaired. Better guns out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 If you would class the rust to be pitting then I would look else where. Keep your current gun, save a bit more and change it when you find one that is worth the change and of course is a keeper. Don't touch it. It can't be repaired. Better guns out there. Thanks for the advice. I'll walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 It can be fixed but will cost a lot more than a tidy example walk away unless you can life with the faults. It can be fixed but will cost a lot more than a tidy example walk away unless you can life with the faults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 welshwarrior - how do you repair what are holes? Mig weld the holes, file the excess down and re-blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 welshwarrior - how do you repair what are holes? Mig weld the holes, file the excess down and re-blue? Depends on the depth either polish shallow ones out or fill them with weld and re strike the ribs. As I said not worth doing especially if it's not your gun cheaper to find a 525 in excellent condition or new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Depends on the depth either polish shallow ones out or fill them with weld and re strike the ribs. As I said not worth doing especially if it's not your gun cheaper to find a 525 in excellent condition or new. Sound advice. Many thanks. I am particular with my guns - if I did buy it it would be with a view to fixing it. I rang them this morning and told them I'm going to leave it, but as the shop in question is a main Browning dealer I have asked them to phone if they fall in with a cleaner one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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