couple of questions about shotguns

biganimal · February 5, 2002, 05:34 AM

I have a winchester model 12......after I fire it should the action slide open freely or do I have to push the little button?

I need a firing pin for a 12 ga SPRINGFIELD AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN this is the only markings on it besides the choke (MOD). Any help would be appreciated.

George Stringer · February 5, 2002, 07:15 AM

BA, yes it should. If you are having to manually operate the slide/bolt lock then it probably needs to be replaced.

I can probably supply you with the firing pin. There is basically only one Springfield auto shotgun that I know of. Closely resembles a Browning A-5. There are 4 or 5 model numbers but they all use the same firing pin. However there are 2 styles. Drop me an e-mail or PM. George

biganimal · February 7, 2002, 02:27 AM

yup george it looks like an old a5
how much for the pin?

February 5, 2002, 05:34 AM	#1
biganimal Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: south carolina Posts: 435	couple of questions about shotguns I have a winchester model 12......after I fire it should the action slide open freely or do I have to push the little button? I need a firing pin for a 12 ga SPRINGFIELD AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN this is the only markings on it besides the choke (MOD). Any help would be appreciated. __________________ Other than That, Mrs Lincoln, How was the play?

February 7, 2002, 02:27 AM	#3
biganimal Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: south carolina Posts: 435	yup george it looks like an old a5 how much for the pin? __________________ Other than That, Mrs Lincoln, How was the play?

February 5, 2002, 07:15 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	BA, yes it should. If you are having to manually operate the slide/bolt lock then it probably needs to be replaced. I can probably supply you with the firing pin. There is basically only one Springfield auto shotgun that I know of. Closely resembles a Browning A-5. There are 4 or 5 model numbers but they all use the same firing pin. However there are 2 styles. Drop me an e-mail or PM. George