New Barrel for Very Old Browning A5

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rscotty

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I have a very old Belgian Browning A5 (it isn't for sale) from the original 1903 production run. It has been handed down through the family and is in beautiful condition with one major exception.

Many years ago, the barrel was cut down. I believe my wife's grandfather did this to shoot rifled slugs - he was a deer hunter. The question I have: Where if anywhere can I find a replacement barrel? Vintage would obviously be preferred since this is a vintage A5 (serial number 452) made in 1903 - 1904.

Does anyone have any idea how much I should insure this for?

Any help would be appreciated!
 
Buy a copy of Shotgun News or Gun List. These are normally carried by Barnes & Noble or Books-a-Million. There is a company that advertises in one or the other or both that specializes in vintage barrels. Look in the "gun parts" or "barrels" section for a display ad.

Clemson
 
I'll trade you a 1905 30" full choke one for you cut down one. Mine has outside surface rust as I put a Jap barrel on the old A-5 in 80's to shoot steel. No pits on mine just OUTSIDE surface rust. I want a deer barrel! :) PM me!
 
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