Nick Harvey Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Sorry All, its me again! New to this site. Is anybody breaking down an old Auto 5? The firing pin has broken on one of mine, can't find one anywhere. The US stopped exporting gun parts way back in 2011. I have tried Gunstar, Gun Trader, Gunsmiths and dealers - even tried an engineering firm, they will make me one but it would set me back about £400!! Any help/advice or info much appreciated. Cheers all Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCB56 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Welcome to Pigeonwatch Guns for Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Several on ebay USA? Browning Auto Five/ A5 shotgun, FIRING PIN- 12/ 12 Ga Mag. new, part# 1165, b14 | eBay For example. Wouldn't hurt to contact a few and ask them if they'll ship it to the UK and what the cost is? Even if it costs you $100 USD all in, still cheaper than your current options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonbasher oz Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Try our Wabbitbosher on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hyland Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, Nick Harvey said: Sorry All, its me again! New to this site. Is anybody breaking down an old Auto 5? The firing pin has broken on one of mine, can't find one anywhere. The US stopped exporting gun parts way back in 2011. I have tried Gunstar, Gun Trader, Gunsmiths and dealers - even tried an engineering firm, they will make me one but it would set me back about £400!! Any help/advice or info much appreciated. Cheers all Nick There's a dealer in the North Yorkshire area, who specialises in buying and selling Auto 5's , and I'm sure he'll have some spare parts, I'll try to find his contact details, and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john hyland Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 The man to try, https://www.stuartgosney-gunsmith.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nublue 22 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I don't think you should be sorry. Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Why not ask you local gunsmith to make or adapt one for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ab Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 https://twchambers.co.uk/firearm-spares/shotgun-spares/shotgun-spares-by-make/browning/auto-5/ Currently out of stock, but may be worth a contact to see when they are expecting new stock. https://southertonguns.com/product/browning-auto-5-carrier-firing-pin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ab Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 (edited) This one seems to have them in stock https://southertonguns.com/product/browning-auto-5-carrier-firing-pin/ Edited February 4 by 1Ab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harvey Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 2 hours ago, RCB56 said: Welcome to Pigeonwatch Guns for Sale Thank you - loads of good helpful stuff on here. 2 hours ago, john hyland said: There's a dealer in the North Yorkshire area, who specialises in buying and selling Auto 5's , and I'm sure he'll have some spare parts, I'll try to find his contact details, and get back to you. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harvey Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 1 hour ago, 1Ab said: This one seems to have them in stock https://southertonguns.com/product/browning-auto-5-carrier-firing-pin/ Fantastic! £19.95, bargain to get it going again. Thanks very much. 1 hour ago, gamekeeper1960 said: Why not ask you local gunsmith to make or adapt one for you.... The cost would outweigh the value of the gun but thanks for the suggestion. 2 hours ago, HantsRob said: Several on ebay USA? Browning Auto Five/ A5 shotgun, FIRING PIN- 12/ 12 Ga Mag. new, part# 1165, b14 | eBay For example. Wouldn't hurt to contact a few and ask them if they'll ship it to the UK and what the cost is? Even if it costs you $100 USD all in, still cheaper than your current options. Hi there, Yep, tried that, but the US stopped exporting gun parts to the UK in 2011, including to gunsmiths and gun dealers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ab Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 No problem, hope your auto 5 goes bang again. Better than £400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Harvey Posted February 4 Author Report Share Posted February 4 30 minutes ago, 1Ab said: No problem, hope your auto 5 goes bang again. Better than £400 Will let you know. Thanks again for taking the time to look into this for me. What a great site this is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 8 hours ago, Nick Harvey said: Sorry All, its me again! New to this site. Is anybody breaking down an old Auto 5? The firing pin has broken on one of mine, can't find one anywhere. The US stopped exporting gun parts way back in 2011. I have tried Gunstar, Gun Trader, Gunsmiths and dealers - even tried an engineering firm, they will make me one but it would set me back about £400!! Any help/advice or info much appreciated. Cheers all Nick Hi Nick, just to confirm you are taking 12 gauge...just passing my local GS this week and it could be he has laying around.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamekeeper1960 Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 On 04/02/2024 at 21:19, gamekeeper1960 said: Hi Nick, just to confirm you are taking 12 gauge...just passing my local GS this week and it could be he has laying around.... Hi Nick, have spoken to my gunsmith and as as long as you still have both parts he can make one for you .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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