Inherited an old shotgun

Therrin · 1st February 2009, 08:13 PM

Ack! I inherited a Remington 12ga shotgun built on Browning's A-5 patent. It's got the high shoulder on the back of the receiver, distinct of this particular shotugn.

Problem is... I was field stripping it for cleaning purposes... took the locking nut off, took the barrel and fore-end off.... cleaned it all up.

Then couldnt get the forend and barrel back on! If you line them up, the barrel's pieces dont fit on the forend, the forend wont alow the barrel's pieces to lock in.... I cant get one on without the other. It's maddening, I cant figure out where I went wrong....

I'm trying now (unsucessfully) to find user manual for the Browning A-5 12guage semi-automatic shotgun built by Remington. Completely maddening.

Anyone out there have one and know what I'm talking about?

Eric Frei · 1st February 2009, 08:46 PM

So how many shotties you got now? 7?

Turn it into a bong and sell it.

Jeff Darby · 1st February 2009, 08:54 PM

Years back I remember old 303 shells turned into pipes..LOL..memories. Carefull Ken one blast from that pipe and you'll be off your face..LOL

Therrin · 2nd February 2009, 08:49 AM

How did this turn into a pot smoking post? Am I missing something here?

Yeah I've got 8 shotguns now Ekka.

I actually got it in last night after another hour or so of tinkering with it. Everything has to be *JUST* right to get it into place. If one little sequence is out of place, the whole thing wont work.

Now I'm trying to figure out how to get the 12 guage Stevens 820B pump shotty apart.

Q.Q. · 2nd February 2009, 11:19 PM

Hmm I had a Remiton 12 auto but it's gone Therrin,I know what you are sort of talking about. I never pulled mine appart though.
Gotta be missing something or what your doing, take break and try later on, real calm like and perserver with it.

newguy18 · 3rd February 2009, 02:00 AM

Is it threaded?the threads might be stripped.

1st February 2009, 08:13 PM	#1
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Inherited an old shotgun Ack! I inherited a Remington 12ga shotgun built on Browning's A-5 patent. It's got the high shoulder on the back of the receiver, distinct of this particular shotugn. Problem is... I was field stripping it for cleaning purposes... took the locking nut off, took the barrel and fore-end off.... cleaned it all up. Then couldnt get the forend and barrel back on! If you line them up, the barrel's pieces dont fit on the forend, the forend wont alow the barrel's pieces to lock in.... I cant get one on without the other. It's maddening, I cant figure out where I went wrong.... I'm trying now (unsucessfully) to find user manual for the Browning A-5 12guage semi-automatic shotgun built by Remington. Completely maddening. Anyone out there have one and know what I'm talking about?

1st February 2009, 08:46 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Inherited an old shotgun So how many shotties you got now? 7? Turn it into a bong and sell it. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

1st February 2009, 08:54 PM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: Inherited an old shotgun Years back I remember old 303 shells turned into pipes..LOL..memories. Carefull Ken one blast from that pipe and you'll be off your face..LOL __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

2nd February 2009, 08:49 AM	#4
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Inherited an old shotgun How did this turn into a pot smoking post? Am I missing something here? Yeah I've got 8 shotguns now Ekka. I actually got it in last night after another hour or so of tinkering with it. Everything has to be JUST right to get it into place. If one little sequence is out of place, the whole thing wont work. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get the 12 guage Stevens 820B pump shotty apart.

2nd February 2009, 11:19 PM	#5
Q.Q. Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western QLD. Australia Posts: 282	Re: Inherited an old shotgun Hmm I had a Remiton 12 auto but it's gone Therrin,I know what you are sort of talking about. I never pulled mine appart though. Gotta be missing something or what your doing, take break and try later on, real calm like and perserver with it. __________________ Q,Q's Tree & Garden Maintenance FAMILARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT

3rd February 2009, 02:00 AM	#6
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Inherited an old shotgun Is it threaded?the threads might be stripped. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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