chris1961 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Has anyone tried one or own one just bought one don't know what to expect heard stories but want facts about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 If it is the long recoil one - beware. Bought one, many years ago, on a whim. It bounced around on my shoulder, like a kangaroo. Got rid after one outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I find this really odd. Why buy a gun and then come on here and ask what it is like to shoot? Just get out there and stoke it up and use it. The cyclic speed of the action is quick but because the bolt and barrel both recoil together for a short distance it is a bit different. Take no notice of all the talk. Concentrate on the target and shoot to kill. It is possible to alter the recoil effect from low power loads to high power loads by altering the braking ring in the recoil system. A mate has got one and shoots really well with it. It can really handlehigh power loads and they are very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 iv had no problems with mine, i sold my maxus and kept the old franchi as it does everything i need it to do - whilst owing me nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnorman32 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Chris. I have one which I christened "Satans pogo stick". You need a good mount to prevent stovepipes. The 48 AL is a Italian copy of John Moses Browning's A5 long recoil design. inertia design so less cleaning. Aluminium receiver so it's light to carry (6lbs), Length of Pull of 14.25 in., which is about average for a shotguns. 70mm carts only (auto thing) and has a adjustable band system for light or heavy loads, mine shoots 24g with bevel down but I have heard of 21g working. The recoil effect takes some getting used to but practice makes perfect, Mine is fixed choke (Half) and works fine. You can not load/unload from the mag, just throw a cart in and press the release button to fire your first shot, they are a reliable and cheap.Try it and see if you like it. I can send you a link to the manual if you do not have one. N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have one, absolutely no problems. Cycles anything I put through it. You can adjust the spring to suit the load. Rough and ready, but does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Chris. I have one which I christened "Satans pogo stick". You need a good mount to prevent stovepipes. The 48 AL is a Italian copy of John Moses Browning's A5 long recoil design. inertia design so less cleaning. Aluminium receiver so it's light to carry (6lbs), Length of Pull of 14.25 in., which is about average for a shotguns. 70mm carts only (auto thing) and has a adjustable band system for light or heavy loads, mine shoots 24g with bevel down but I have heard of 21g working. The recoil effect takes some getting used to but practice makes perfect, Mine is fixed choke (Half) and works fine. You can not load/unload from the mag, just throw a cart in and press the release button to fire your first shot, they are a reliable and cheap.Try it and see if you like it. I can send you a link to the manual if you do not have one. N. You can unload, just press the action spring. Very simple when you get the hang of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 I used to own one and it was fine until it got dirty from the cartridges then it would struggle to cycle the cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Best gun I ever owned, biggest mistake I ever made getting rid of it.I bought it off my local butcher and it just fitted.Had many an auto after that and it was never the same.Hard to find a mint one. If I ever started shooting again it's the only gun I'd have even if I had to pay a lot of money for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Best gun I ever owned, biggest mistake I ever made getting rid of it.I bought it off my local butcher and it just fitted.Had many an auto after that and it was never the same.Hard to find a mint one. If I ever started shooting again it's the only gun I'd have even if I had to pay a lot of money for one. Why not just buy a Browning Auto 5? Lots about and you can an absolute minter for around 400 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 You can get a good franchi for £100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I have one,with a twist choke ,it's tatty but I went to my local shoot and won the day with it,very funny tbh as it looks awful,my zombie gun,buty with the 70mm and 28 grms it always worked,I need a new stock for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Tried it out it cycles 30 no 6s fine don't like 28s was told it could do with a new friction ring apart from that I like it its different it powders clays next pidgeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69chris Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 is the friction ring around the right way for lighter loads ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Tried it both ways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Any one out There know we're to buy a brass friction ring from tried a browning a5 one didn't fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 I can't really see what difference a new ring is going to do, if it's worn it should make cycling carts easier? Perhaps try a touch of oil on the tube? Also what length are your 28g carts? Mine won't cycle with 65mm carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 It has a piece broken of it it cycles 29gr no 6 OK only tried it with kentxv11 or what ever they are called not the best cartridges in the world managed to get a new one so will try it again when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 For the 48 AL to cycle well, you need to keep it clean from crusty deposits and gums. That means the mag tube but also the action spring. it is easy to wipe down the mag tube and that is the first place to go. Depending on the tolerances on your gun, sometimes it is better fully dry (like franchi recommend) and sometimes a tiny spec of light oil is better. I would always start it dry. Then, there is the action spring which is behind the bolt and goes down into the butt stock. if that is gummed up then it is actually a stiffer spring than the mag tube and will kill the last 1/2" of movement of the bolt. You'll get inconsistent ejection, stovepiping, or non ejection entirely (though the bolt will unlock and go back an inch or so). If you are not getting good ejection after having cleaned the mag tube and visible (when assembled but action open) moving parts, then stripping it down further will be a good idea, especially for an older gun. The butt stock is 2 screws on the plate plus the action bolt inside the butt. Soak the back end of the action in white spirits to loosen grime and then brush it all out. If you are comfortable stripping the action down all the better so you can get a brush on it. Let it dry and lightly lube before putting it back together. Mine will cycle down to 24's without problems though it won't do 21 superlights. Also as a nifty test you can check the force required to cycle the action. With an empty gun (double check 3 times) and closed action, put the butt of the gun on the floor, barrel up. Push straight down on the barrel with your hand and you should be able to cycle the action to 'open' position. You'll feel a steadily increasing resistance for the first 2" or so and then a more firm resistance the rest of the way. That is the action spring kicking in. You can build a feel for if that second force is very excessive or if the mag spring is too tight and catching. thanks rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Striped it down totally action spring is a bit of a ****** to get back in new part came today what would we do without mick vokes there is a govner washer then the brass ring then barrel is that correct it's the same as I bought it never had one before so not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Check YouTube it can go on either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Yeah that action spring is a ******! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 New ring fitted cycles 28gram fine I like it a lot it's so different to other semi autos good solid gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getthegat Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Yeah Mick certainly is the main man. He is helping bring an old 48AL back to a usable condition for me. It was my late Uncles and was his wedding present from his wife in 1965. It's a cool old gun and means an enormous amount to me. I watched my uncle in awe, as he shot many a quarry with skill and confidence with it, in it's original 5 shot capacity. I don't know how many shells have gone through it, but it's a lot. It feels nothing like my new Affinity, but then to me it is history, emotion, family connection and is like a classic car or antique. Yes these weapons have flaws, but these flaws are what give it character. We're not going to use an old gun for competition clay shoots where consistency is paramount, it's to take out into the field and knock a few crows or pigeons down and enjoy the past relived for a few hours in mad stress filled modern world. Enjoy a 48AL or any other old gun for that matter, they're great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 hello, i just bought one off a PW member Striped it down totally action spring is a bit of a ****** to get back in new part came today what would we do without mick vokes there is a govner washer then the brass ring then barrel is that correct it's the same as I bought it never had one before so not sure hello, you can download and print off the manual if you look on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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