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Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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06/22/24 11:04 AM
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Colt1917
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Seems I recall reading about a guy on Aldeer who specialize in Browning A5s. I've got my late uncle's Sweet Sixteen from the early 1950s and have replaced some of the internal components, but it has trouble cycling after the first shot, leaving the empty hull in the chamber with bolt closed. Any suggestions on an A5 guru/gunsmith? Thanks
Colt1917
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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06/22/24 02:24 PM
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Colt1917
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You're the second person to suggest that! I've heard of him - just don't get that far south very often. Thanks!
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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06/22/24 08:22 PM
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Big Buck Video
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Art has forgotten more about A5's than most folks have ever known.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: Colt1917]
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06/22/24 09:35 PM
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I might know a guy. If you can PM me some more details/contact info, we might can straighten out some of that.
Last edited by ALMODUX; 06/23/24 07:44 AM.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: Colt1917]
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06/25/24 10:11 PM
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bamaeyedoc
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Holcomb Kerns in tallassee is a good gunsmith. Been around a good long time. Worked on my stuff but not A5.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: Colt1917]
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07/03/24 12:54 PM
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gundoc
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If it's not ejecting, that's most likely a friction problem. Remove the fore arm and make sure the outside of the magazine tube is clean as well as the inside of the friction ring
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: Colt1917]
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07/10/24 11:35 AM
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I'll add to Gundoc, as my family has been in A5's for multiple generations...
As he said, start by cleaning the magtube and inside of brass friction ring. Make sure you know how to set the friction rings for the loads you're using, paying close attention to the beveled side of the steel washer/ring.
If it still doesn't cycle reliably, lube the magtube just a little bit. A very light coat of oil is typically all you need. One of mine likes to run almost dry.
If it still doesn't cycle reliably, take a close look at the recoil spring and make sure it's the correct one for your gun.
Hope that helps.
Last edited by Garndawg; 07/10/24 11:36 AM.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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07/17/24 07:46 PM
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ALMODUX
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We had a good conversation, and I’m sure he’s gonna get resolved…even If I have to make a trip down at some point. Just to help folks out for a good parts source, not only for Auto 5s, but HUNDREDS of older firearms that are hard to source: https://jackfirstinc.comFolks know all about numrich, Midwest, etc….but there are still some smaller shops that do wonders in a pinch. Jack First is one that’s amazing sometimes. If they don’t have it, they can often make it. They’re also in possession of many things ‘unobtamium’ to many minds.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: Colt1917]
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07/18/24 07:51 AM
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Colt1917
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Thanks Dux, I think Numrich was where I got the recoil spring and friction rings about ten years ago. I've had Russ at Marks work on it, and it cycled for him with one ounce Rios at 1300fps. But then my Federal one ounce loads at 1165 still failed to cycle. So Russ is working on it again. Worse case, I may just have to find some hotter loads and use the Federals in my 870.
Colt1917
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
[Re: ALMODUX]
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07/18/24 03:51 PM
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gundoc
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We had a good conversation, and I’m sure he’s gonna get resolved…even If I have to make a trip down at some point. Just to help folks out for a good parts source, not only for Auto 5s, but HUNDREDS of older firearms that are hard to source: https://jackfirstinc.comFolks know all about numrich, Midwest, etc….but there are still some smaller shops that do wonders in a pinch. Jack First is one that’s amazing sometimes. If they don’t have it, they can often make it. They’re also in possession of many things ‘unobtamium’ to many minds. Jack First has helped me get guns running that would have otherwise been headed for the spare parts bin
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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07/22/24 08:01 AM
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Wow - I just checked the Jack First website. Talk about a highly specialized company serving a niche market! Impressive.
Colt1917
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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07/22/24 10:49 AM
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Wow - I just checked the Jack First website. Talk about a highly specialized company serving a niche market! Impressive. No joke, I spent about a year looking for a firing pin for a Star Super B, before having one made. They list them in stock on their website for over half what I paid.
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Re: Looking for an A5 gunsmith
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07/22/24 04:05 PM
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gundoc
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They have even more than what is listed on their site. If you have their 3 volume set of books, you can call, email or fax a request with the gun # and part # shown in their book. They can/will tell you whether is available at the time of your inquiry.
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
~ unknown
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