Browning humpback (a5)

[chizuck]

looking to buy a old browning humpback for 100 bucks. I have seen one pic it looked good. The guy with it says it has minor receiver rust and the stock could use a refinish. I am still thinking it is worth a short drive an 100 bucks. Just curious what you guys think?

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[jbett98]

If your not familiar with the way the internal friction rings are installed for different loads, it would be wise to have a gunsmith show you how they are set up. You can really pound the gun inside to pieces if it's not set up correctly.

 

[chizuck]

I have heard that thanks for the heads up. So I take it 100 is a fair deal?

 

[Ding]

So I take it 100 is a fair deal?

yup,I'd jump on that pronto..Is it the belgian A5

 

[chizuck]

yup,I'd jump on that pronto..Is it the belgian A5

Not positive the guy is 3 hrs away and has not been overly informative. But it sounds like I got it just have to set up a meet.

 

[jbett98]

Check out Jim Green (Down East Gunworks) on YouTube and watch his video on these models. It will give you a heads up on dis-assembly and correct function. Check the stock for cracks, they are very prone to hairline fractures in the forearm. If it's in any decent shape, $100.00 is worth it.

 

[Ding]

a good to better shaped belgian A5 will go anywhere from 650-1100 FWIW..just so ya know.

 

[chizuck]

Man thanks everyone for the help and info. It is much appreciated.