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  1. General Shotgun Discussions
    I recently acquired a browning maxus Black Gold with a prefix of BRPT serial number and I was told it’s a European model. I was wondering if anyone else has a black gold maxus or any other explanation on the serial number. First post but I’ve ready many posts by members. Glad to be here
  2. General Shotgun Discussions
    My local gun store recently got a 16 ga. Browning Citori in stock of 1988 vintage made in Japan with standard invector chokes. The gun looks to be in good condition it appears to be a safe queen the only marks are on the wood, it’s probably 93% but the metal is 99% looks like it has never been...
  3. Browning Shotguns
    I am looking for a pull trigger for my bt100 stainless. I have a release trigger now, but looking to be able to swap as needed. As a matter of fact, i would not be opposed to buying one as a spare. Can anyone help me? I have looked, but i am search challenged.
  4. Bird Hunting
    Hey All, It was opening day of Pheasant season here in Nova Scotia, Canada. No wind this morning , and the birds held super tight in/under the thick vegetation so the scent was suppressed. Birds were also in the rough stuff so we had to work. Once we got a little breeze our luck turned. Also...
  5. Shotgun Gunsmithing & Restoration
    Looking for some direction on what to do. Gun is a 1993 Lightning field grade and I am the original owner as it was a graduation gift. I was shooting sporting clays and a piece of the stock popped off opposite my grip half way through the round. I contacted Browning and they said it would all...
  6. WTB Semi Auto Shotguns
    Looking for a 12 gauge magnum receiver, project gun any condition as long as it is serviceable.
  7. Shotgun ID & Value
    Hi All, I bought this shotgun at an estate sale this morning. I've tried to take as good pictures as I can. I'm looking for an ID and approximation of value as I am looking to sell the gun. Also any information on cleaning, or what could be done to the gun to increase it's value and what not to do.
  8. General Shotgun Discussions
    My grandpa gave me a Belgium made auto 5 magnum 12 gauge. I had a couple questions First is shell info. I know this is for 3” magnum shells and 2 3/4 high velocity shells. Am I able to shoot regular 3” shells out of it. If regular 3” doesn’t cycle with the 3” mag setting can I use high...
  9. Browning Shotguns
    My A5 was stolen from my truck in St. Joseph MO in late Sept 2022. I would love to get this gun back and would buy it if that were necessary. S/N 4G67977. If anyone runs across this gun, please lmk.
  10. Shotgun ID & Value
    Hello all, I just bought what I believe to be a browning auto5 but I don’t know much about it and all the stuff I see online contradicts the last thing I read. Serial 24872 Stamped on the barrel manufactured- byRemington arms co. I lion.N.Y.U.S.A. There is what looks to be a G or a C stamped...
  11. General Shotgun Discussions
    I ordered a replacement stock for my Twelvette from Canadian Western Gun Parts through Gun Broker. It arrived and did not fit, even though the ad stated that it was for the alloy and not steel version of the gun. Not only did it not fit, but the bored hole in the rear of the stock is completely...
  12. Shotgun Gunsmithing & Restoration
    Would it be possible to swap a pistol grip stock on a browning citori straight stock? My stock cracked in half today and I can’t find a replacement. update found a replacement had to search for a few days to find it don’t know why it was so hard by looking up the gun type I had to search the...
  13. Browning Shotguns
    Hello, I am looking around for a new tool. The choice is for a 3,5" synthetic, Browning Maxus II vs Beretta A400 Xtreme I am concerned about reliability and I'd like to have some direct feedback about actual weight. I do not trust specs too much. I'd like to order the shotgun before I move back...
  14. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello Everyone, I recently inherited a Browning A-500R. At first I thought it was similar to the standard A5 but after reading some reviews and forums, it seems to be a less popular less reliable variant. The gun was only fired maybe on 10 occasions over a 20 year period. I am going to bring it...
  15. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hello, I'm a new member and recently acquired a 1954 Belgian made Browning A5 Light Twelve. I deer hunt with dogs in the southeast and we use buckshot. It is very very effective if you pattern your gun and practice with it as you all know I'm sure. I have yet to shoot my A5 as it is with the...
  16. Shotgun Gunsmithing & Restoration
    I have a Browning Maxus, bought it second hand quite recently. First clean I noticed that the bushing that holds the firing pin retainer in place was missing. I bought a replacement and slid it into place so there was a small amount of lateral play in the retaining pin. Put 150 rounds through...
  17. General Shotgun Discussions
    Your post was edited/deleted because 1) Wrong forum for a WTB posting 2) being a new member without the required minimum number of posts I can not move it were it belongs. Steve
  18. Shotgun ID & Value
    I have a browning sweet 16. Serial number starts with OS. Any idea what year it was made and value range?
  19. General Shotgun Discussions
    Hey, I'm new the the shotgun forums and a fairly inexperienced in the world of gunsmithing and shotguns but I have recently purchased a browning 2000 with a 2 3/4 in modified barrel it is extremely pristine almost to pretty to use but I plan on using it for lots of types of hunts like duck...
  20. Shotgun ID & Value
    I was told the shotgun I bought was from 1938 pre war, I'm here to see if I can get some help evaluating a value to it. I'm not the most knowledgeable guy with these I'm a new hunter although this is more for display, any help is appreciated.
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