I have inherited my grandfathers 1955 belgium Browning light 12 Auto-5. I've downloaded a new manual off Browning.com, and plan to have the action taken down and cleaned by a gunsmith with A-5 expirence. (I can see some grit in there) It has 2 barrels (belgium) and I know I can't use steel shot in them, but I don't hunt waterfowl, yet.
I would like opinions on wood care, what to use oil or wax? what brands?
I think the Length of pull is 14", I measured from the trigger to the end off the butt stock.
How do I figure the right LOP for me? the recoil pad is a White Line and is old and dried out. needs to be replaced.
The gun came in a real nice Browning case (34 1/2" x 10" x 3 3/4"). Its like a suit case, the gun is taken down and held in place buy a leather strap and buckle, and there's 2 slots for the barrels and an accesory spot. The exterior of the case is leather, and the interior is blue velvet.
How do I care for this case, and the leather strap inside? neatsfoot oil??? How about leather gun cases in general?
Also, when the gun is in its Browning suit case should I keep the action locked back? or gently release it against the reciever?
Any info you can provide, including websites, books, value etc etc would be of great interest.
Thanks
Brendan
I would like opinions on wood care, what to use oil or wax? what brands?
I think the Length of pull is 14", I measured from the trigger to the end off the butt stock.
How do I figure the right LOP for me? the recoil pad is a White Line and is old and dried out. needs to be replaced.
The gun came in a real nice Browning case (34 1/2" x 10" x 3 3/4"). Its like a suit case, the gun is taken down and held in place buy a leather strap and buckle, and there's 2 slots for the barrels and an accesory spot. The exterior of the case is leather, and the interior is blue velvet.
How do I care for this case, and the leather strap inside? neatsfoot oil??? How about leather gun cases in general?
Also, when the gun is in its Browning suit case should I keep the action locked back? or gently release it against the reciever?
Any info you can provide, including websites, books, value etc etc would be of great interest.
Thanks
Brendan