fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique shotgun

[avibuzz]

My father recently passed away and I inherited his fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique Browning Automatic 16 gauge shotgun. The serial number says FN 49348. He thought his brother bought it in 1932. I can remember him saying is didn't work and couldn't be repaired although it looks in excellent condition. Can someone one tell me a little more about this gun and where I would start to see about getting it in operational condition again. I live in San Antonio, TX

Thanks

 

[Dave McC]

One of the classic designs and well made. I doubt it's not fixable.

Any decent smith should be able to go over it and find out what's wrong.

NIB, someplace between $400 and $800, depending on condition, gauge, version, choke, and how good the wood looks.

HTH....

 

[youngunz4life]

fix it. it is special and worth it

 

[oneounceload]

Depending on what is wrong, it could be a very simple fix. Have a GUNSMITH look at it - not some big box store parts replacer - you'll be glad you did

 

[youngunz4life]

good point

yes definitely bring it to a gunsmith. do it once and correctly the first time. it deserves the time or for the right person to inspect it

 

[avibuzz]

Thanks for the information. Not being a gun owner, how do I go about finding a good reputable gunsmith?

 

[PetahW]

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad.

FWIW, since you've inherited a gun, now you ARE a gun owner. .

Google: "gunsmith locator".

Also, IIRC there's gunsmith referrals listed at both www.brownells.com and www.midwayUSA.com

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[TheKlawMan]

Living in San Antonio, TX, there must be plenty of gunsmiths in your area. One would be:

Hillco Gunsmith
Jim Grier
Boerne, TX
830-431-1880
hillcogunsmith@yahoo.com

I would also be leary of a local gun store that may be more interested in selling you another gun than fixing your own.

 

[jaguarxk120]

The two Browning gunsmiths that come to mind are Midwest Gun Works and Art's Gun shop. They both have web sites and work on the Borwning A-5 shotguns. They are both known nation wide for great work.

 

[avibuzz]

Thanks for all the great information. I will start working the phone lines Monday. Looking forward to getting it working and passing it on to my son.
Again thanks again for all the helpful responces

Mike

 

[avibuzz]

Just checked out Art's Gun Shop website. They have an introduction video and the first gun they talk about is the very same one I have inherited. How's that for a coincidence.