I have modern shotguns, but recently I was doing a major cleaning & lube on my 12 ga. Browning Auto 5 (circa 1935) that has been in closet storage for a while. Whenever I bring my Auto 5 out, after a not shooting for a while, I realize what a great design it is and great to shoot. So, I will take it for a shooting session soon.
I have what you would call a nit-picking question. Browning advertised my barrel as 26", but I notice that when I use modern technique using dowel rod to the closed bolt surface, that it in fact measures less than 25.5".
I know this is a minor issue, but I am always curious about the technical issues. Wonder why the difference? Maybe just different measurement technique in the old days? Maybe just rounding numbers?
Anyone with a similiar Auto 5 that gets the same measurement?
I have what you would call a nit-picking question. Browning advertised my barrel as 26", but I notice that when I use modern technique using dowel rod to the closed bolt surface, that it in fact measures less than 25.5".
I know this is a minor issue, but I am always curious about the technical issues. Wonder why the difference? Maybe just different measurement technique in the old days? Maybe just rounding numbers?
Anyone with a similiar Auto 5 that gets the same measurement?