Bare metal under the forearm of my Browning

jdnspae · April 9, 2005, 07:01 PM

Recently bought a used Browning Citori Lightning O/U at a gunshow. Checked it pretty closely, EXCEPT for removing the forearm. After I shot it for the first time the other day, I dutifully disassembled for cleaning, only to find that there were small, but notable places where the forearm engaged the lower barrel and removed portions of the blueing down to bare metal.

Is this common (it's my first O/U)? Is it serious? Do I need to get the barrel reblued/something else?

Any help appreciated!

Jason

jdnspae · April 9, 2005, 07:05 PM

Meant to post this under the shotgun heading. Gonna repost over there...

April 9, 2005, 07:01 PM	#1
jdnspae Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2004 Location: PACNORWEST Posts: 8	Bare metal under the forearm of my Browning Recently bought a used Browning Citori Lightning O/U at a gunshow. Checked it pretty closely, EXCEPT for removing the forearm. After I shot it for the first time the other day, I dutifully disassembled for cleaning, only to find that there were small, but notable places where the forearm engaged the lower barrel and removed portions of the blueing down to bare metal. Is this common (it's my first O/U)? Is it serious? Do I need to get the barrel reblued/something else? Any help appreciated! Jason __________________ Browning Citori Lightning 12 ga Winchester Defender 1300 12 ga Ruger 10/22 Beretta Cougar 8000 9mm S&W .357 Magnum "Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions." -- G.K. Chesterton

April 9, 2005, 07:05 PM	#2
jdnspae Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2004 Location: PACNORWEST Posts: 8	Whoops! Meant to post this under the shotgun heading. Gonna repost over there... __________________ Browning Citori Lightning 12 ga Winchester Defender 1300 12 ga Ruger 10/22 Beretta Cougar 8000 9mm S&W .357 Magnum "Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions." -- G.K. Chesterton