Dear Friend:
I own two Browning A5 Shotguns. Thank you for the information available on your Website. However, I was unable to find answers to my primary questions. Hopefully, you can help. First, I would like to obtain manuals for both. Second, determine their age and value.
The older weapon has a serial number of 639C, it is made in Belgium, has proof marks on every part and multiple proof marks on the barrel. The barrel is labeled "Cylinder 12 Special Steel" and has Browning Firearms Ogden Utah stamped in the top. It will chamber a three inch shell, but I am concerned about the intelligence of firing modern loads especially three inch or magnum shells. What is the best load to shoot skeet with this gun?
The newer firearm has a serial number of WT15100499. It has a gold trigger and the seal of the Wild Turkey Federation. It is engraved with the characteristic "Browning" scroll work with a portrait in the middle on the left side. There is a turkey head engraved on the rear of the receiver. Finally, it is numbered 499/500. What is the best load to shoot skeet with this gun?
Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.
Andy
I own two Browning A5 Shotguns. Thank you for the information available on your Website. However, I was unable to find answers to my primary questions. Hopefully, you can help. First, I would like to obtain manuals for both. Second, determine their age and value.
The older weapon has a serial number of 639C, it is made in Belgium, has proof marks on every part and multiple proof marks on the barrel. The barrel is labeled "Cylinder 12 Special Steel" and has Browning Firearms Ogden Utah stamped in the top. It will chamber a three inch shell, but I am concerned about the intelligence of firing modern loads especially three inch or magnum shells. What is the best load to shoot skeet with this gun?
The newer firearm has a serial number of WT15100499. It has a gold trigger and the seal of the Wild Turkey Federation. It is engraved with the characteristic "Browning" scroll work with a portrait in the middle on the left side. There is a turkey head engraved on the rear of the receiver. Finally, it is numbered 499/500. What is the best load to shoot skeet with this gun?
Thank you in advance for your help with this matter.
Andy