BrowningDJC Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 After a while of searching managed to find a 16 bore auto 5 to complete my father's collection after we found a mint 20 bore last year. Looking forward to seeing how the 16 performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Bet that wasn't easy to source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Bet that wasn't easy to source Seen several "Sweet 16's" for sale, never seen a 20-bore up for sale yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted September 4, 2017 Report Share Posted September 4, 2017 Oh, didn't think it would be a common size. Having said that I have never felt the need to investigate 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Pictures please when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted September 5, 2017 Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Congratulations, it's great when you find that gun that's been waiting for you for so long, especially if it's survived in good condition. Have you dated them All? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2017 Its a good clean gun and we have been told its 1930's. The 20 bore is a 60's gun and looks to have fired very few cartridges. I'll get them out for a picture when time allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm picking up a browning auto 5 from Holts next week. It's a straight stock 12. I've never even fired one before, really looking forward to smashing some clays with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 The recoil operation may take some getting used to, it did me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm picking up a browning auto 5 from Holts next week. It's a straight stock 12. I've never even fired one before, really looking forward to smashing some clays with it. Enjoy it I love mine (have 2 of them) I don't really notice the mechanism to be honest and be warned auto5 collecting is addictive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I've already experienced the short recoil of the double auto, a very strange sensation compared to gas autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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