fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique shotgun

avibuzz · August 11, 2012, 05:07 PM

My father recently passed away and I inherited his fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique Browning Automatic 16 gauge shotgun. The serial number says FN 49348. He thought his brother bought it in 1932. I can remember him saying is didn't work and couldn't be repaired although it looks in excellent condition. Can someone one tell me a little more about this gun and where I would start to see about getting it in operational condition again. I live in San Antonio, TX

Thanks

Dave McC · August 11, 2012, 07:29 PM

One of the classic designs and well made. I doubt it's not fixable.

Any decent smith should be able to go over it and find out what's wrong.

NIB, someplace between $400 and $800, depending on condition, gauge, version, choke, and how good the wood looks.

HTH....

youngunz4life · August 11, 2012, 07:35 PM

fix it. it is special and worth it

oneounceload · August 11, 2012, 07:41 PM

Depending on what is wrong, it could be a very simple fix. Have a GUNSMITH look at it - not some big box store parts replacer - you'll be glad you did

youngunz4life · August 11, 2012, 07:42 PM

yes definitely bring it to a gunsmith. do it once and correctly the first time. it deserves the time or for the right person to inspect it

avibuzz · August 11, 2012, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the information. Not being a gun owner, how do I go about finding a good reputable gunsmith?

PetahW · August 11, 2012, 11:08 PM

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad.

FWIW, since you've inherited a gun, now you ARE a gun owner.

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Google: "gunsmith locator".

Also, IIRC there's gunsmith referrals listed at both www.brownells.com and www.midwayUSA.com

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TheKlawMan · August 12, 2012, 02:24 AM

Living in San Antonio, TX, there must be plenty of gunsmiths in your area. One would be:

Hillco Gunsmith
Jim Grier
Boerne, TX
830-431-1880
hillcogunsmith@yahoo.com

I would also be leary of a local gun store that may be more interested in selling you another gun than fixing your own.

jaguarxk120 · August 12, 2012, 08:25 AM

The two Browning gunsmiths that come to mind are Midwest Gun Works and Art's Gun shop. They both have web sites and work on the Borwning A-5 shotguns. They are both known nation wide for great work.

avibuzz · August 12, 2012, 10:49 AM

Thanks for all the great information. I will start working the phone lines Monday. Looking forward to getting it working and passing it on to my son.
Again thanks again for all the helpful responces

Mike

avibuzz · August 12, 2012, 11:00 AM

Just checked out Art's Gun Shop website. They have an introduction video and the first gun they talk about is the very same one I have inherited. How's that for a coincidence.

August 11, 2012, 05:07 PM	#1
avibuzz Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 4	fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique shotgun My father recently passed away and I inherited his fabrique nationale d'armes de guerre herstal belgique Browning Automatic 16 gauge shotgun. The serial number says FN 49348. He thought his brother bought it in 1932. I can remember him saying is didn't work and couldn't be repaired although it looks in excellent condition. Can someone one tell me a little more about this gun and where I would start to see about getting it in operational condition again. I live in San Antonio, TX Thanks

August 11, 2012, 07:35 PM	#3
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	fix it. it is special and worth it __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

August 11, 2012, 07:42 PM	#5
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	good point yes definitely bring it to a gunsmith. do it once and correctly the first time. it deserves the time or for the right person to inspect it __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

August 11, 2012, 07:29 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	One of the classic designs and well made. I doubt it's not fixable. Any decent smith should be able to go over it and find out what's wrong. NIB, someplace between $400 and $800, depending on condition, gauge, version, choke, and how good the wood looks. HTH....

August 11, 2012, 07:41 PM	#4
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	Depending on what is wrong, it could be a very simple fix. Have a GUNSMITH look at it - not some big box store parts replacer - you'll be glad you did

August 11, 2012, 09:05 PM	#6
avibuzz Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks for the information. Not being a gun owner, how do I go about finding a good reputable gunsmith?

August 11, 2012, 11:08 PM	#7
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 3,285	Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad. FWIW, since you've inherited a gun, now you ARE a gun owner. . Google: "gunsmith locator". Also, IIRC there's gunsmith referrals listed at both www.brownells.com and www.midwayUSA.com .

August 12, 2012, 02:24 AM	#8
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,150	Living in San Antonio, TX, there must be plenty of gunsmiths in your area. One would be: Hillco Gunsmith Jim Grier Boerne, TX 830-431-1880 hillcogunsmith@yahoo.com I would also be leary of a local gun store that may be more interested in selling you another gun than fixing your own.

August 12, 2012, 08:25 AM	#9
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,682	The two Browning gunsmiths that come to mind are Midwest Gun Works and Art's Gun shop. They both have web sites and work on the Borwning A-5 shotguns. They are both known nation wide for great work.

August 12, 2012, 10:49 AM	#10
avibuzz Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks for all the great information. I will start working the phone lines Monday. Looking forward to getting it working and passing it on to my son. Again thanks again for all the helpful responces Mike

August 12, 2012, 11:00 AM	#11
avibuzz Junior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Posts: 4	Just checked out Art's Gun Shop website. They have an introduction video and the first gun they talk about is the very same one I have inherited. How's that for a coincidence.