The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - A couple Browning A-5 problems.

Scorch · December 20, 2009, 01:04 AM

FYI, not all 16 ga Browning A5 shotguns are "Sweet Sixteen" shotguns. If it is a "Sweet Sixteen", it is rollmarked on the left side of the receiver. All "Sweet Sixteen" shotguns are 2-3/4" chambers. 16 ga Brownings made before WW2 are 2-9/16" chambers, but you said the shotgun is 40 years old (or is that when he was given the shotgun?). Sure sounds like a 2-9/16" chamber issue, but it may be something else.

December 20, 2009, 01:04 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	FYI, not all 16 ga Browning A5 shotguns are "Sweet Sixteen" shotguns. If it is a "Sweet Sixteen", it is rollmarked on the left side of the receiver. All "Sweet Sixteen" shotguns are 2-3/4" chambers. 16 ga Brownings made before WW2 are 2-9/16" chambers, but you said the shotgun is 40 years old (or is that when he was given the shotgun?). Sure sounds like a 2-9/16" chamber issue, but it may be something else. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services