Browning Auto 5 Dissasembly

[@chriscraft3826]

Thanks so much for these two videos on the A5. I just picked up a 1958 Light 12, which is pretty much in factory mint condition, (except the bolt was jamming when you tried to pull it back, hence a bargain purchase) . After watching the videos twice, I followed your procedures in the videos. This gun had never been apart, as there was no screw marks and the stock was really on super tight. Following your video made it all easy, as I knew what to expect. Anyway, when the butt stock finally came off, a small part fell out of the receiver, that must have been the reason for jamming the bolt. I quickly learned from the video that it was the sear, and I also discovered that the sear spring and sear spring follower were missing. After completely disassembling, cleaning, and inspecting everything, the list of parts needed was small; sear spring & follower, recoil spring, and the action spring with both action spring end pieces. The only thing I had to figure out on my own was getting the carrier spring back in correctly, as its the older style with the pin in the receiver instead of the trigger group like in your video example. Its all back together now, it looks, feels and shoots like new. Your videos made this very easy to follow. I picked up a Wheeler screwdriver set before I started, leaving no marks on the screws when done. I was very careful, labeled everything and it would be very hard to tell it had ever been apart. Thanks again...

[@UndertheGun]

Cool deal

[@torres6490]

8:25 is where the disassembly starts.

[@johnwalthall4937]

Joel Torres thanks I was going to leave a comment like this if you hadn’t 😂

[@elieconstantine]

I love you

[@annotten7413]

Not all hero’s wear capes - thanks

[@montydaniels1054]

Hey, I liked the brief history lesson though, so I didn't mind waiting......

[@wargo52]

I never comment on videos but Jesus I just wanted to know what time it was, not how the clock was made. The title is misleading. Should say, "Browning Auto 5 History Lesson and Disassembly"

[@DuboisWyomingAirportConstructi]

During the 'off-season' I store my Belgian A5's and Model 11 with the magazine cap and forearm slightly loose. Don't tighten it completely or a crack will develop in the base of the wood forearm. How many old Belgium A5's have you seen with a crack there? That's why. A super tightened magazine cap for years at a time. P.S. I'm glad you mentioned the screws on a A5 are 'clocked' to be in it its certain, original threaded hole. You are the ONLY 'smith that I have ever heard mention this. Congrats!

[@Alleykatsks]

I wonder if the same applies to the auto 5 because those are always coming in cracked.

[@darren6951]

@@Alleykatsks An A5 is an Auto 5. Belgium A5 is the early A5 or Auto 5.

[@darren6951]

I have a very early (early 30s) Belgium A5 that my greqt Grandfather bought and handed down each generation. I am trying to restore it, and it is cracked at the base of the handgaurd. I'm hoping I can repair it and not lose the original wood.

[@DuboisWyomingAirportConstructi]

@@darren6951 That can be 'fixed', but depending on the length of the crack, it might still be visible afterwards. I have repaired these types of cracks by removing the forearm and tracing the crack with a dremel tool with a rounded bit about a 1/8 wide from the INSIDE of the forearm. Don't go through the wood, just a 1/8 of an inch or so. Fill that trough you've created with the dremel with epoxy. I use JB weld.

[@williamcarey445]

@@darren6951 I also inherited a 1930s Belgian A5 from my great grandfather. This is great advice, no cracks yet but will now loosen when not in use. Thanks for the tip

[@createthiscom]

Rock on dude. My light twelve was my best friend’s dad’s. He taught me to use it in high school. When he died, it went to my friend and I bought it from him. It’s a work of art.

[@thefirefox-bx3mx]

I can't wrap my mind around how J. M. Browning designed such a machine.

[@UndertheGun]

He was a brilliant man.

[@killerkoala1918]

He was ahead of his time, for sure

[@jcolem5576]

Not only this, but heck all of the other firearms he designed. A genius without equal.

[@montydaniels1054]

Well it was rather easy. He just turned on his computer, opened up the ''Auto-Cad'' program & started using that mouse...... And the rest is History....

[@CountryRock2k1]

There's a reason that many consider him to be the greatest firearms designer to ever live. The man was a genius.

[@SurrealNotion]

I love mine. Got it in a trade a few years ago for a guitar. Finally pulled it out and went shooting. It's an excellent piece and I thank God I kept it! Thanks for the info/video!

[@JRH6271]

I received a 12-gauge Belgian-made Auto-5 yesterday that clocks as an early 1946 model based on the serial number. It was bought new by my great great granddad after WW2 and has been passed down through the family. I can tell it got its fair share of use because it is dirty as heck and most of the screws were already noticeably buggered as I was stripping it down. The magazine stop screw is so buggered I didn't have a head that could unscrew it without further damage so I just left it alone. Now I just need to clean the thing and get it back to working order. Videos like these are so helpful, even with the guesswork of differences like the singlepiece carrier, trigger guard push safety and the like that mine has.

[@rockydabull1711]

I’ve got 2, One a 12ga and the other a short action 16ga, both with original receipts. They were made right prior to the Nazis invading. Grandfather bought them just after WWII ended, when FN was selling to US servicemen. They have huge sentimental value to me!

[@JLC87420]

Just got a sweet 16 that my grandpa bought for my grandma back in 1962 so definitely wanted to find something about disassembly since it’s been 15 or so years since I had a Remington model 11.

[@alexbuilds706]

Saving this one.. Might be 6yrs old but is exactly what I needed.. I have my "new to me" A5 sitting at my buddy's house waiting for me to come get it.. Will be reviewing this vid again and breaking down the new addition tonight. Might try to disassemle the trigger at a later date but for now this vid is perfect.. I appreciate how you explain and discuss the parts w/ multiple variations over the years.. Good stuff & hope to find more useful vids on your channel 🥂

[@jeffhdpd782]

Thank you for putting this out. I own this exact shotgun. It was my fathers and I got it when he passed away. It has to be at least 50 years old. Its in about the same shape. I have been trying to clean it properly as it has never truly been cared for properly. I wanted to get inside it to clean it up from all the years of grime thats inside of it. Now I can. I also have a sweet 16 gauge Belgium Browning that my grandfather left fro me when he passed. It is probably 60 years old. I imagine the internals are about the same. Its in need of work as well.

[@UndertheGun]

That it really cool. All the auto fives are more or less the same.

[@leonardjenkins549]

I have a 20ga A-5, Belgium, my father bought for his Dad in 1956. My Grandfather passed in 1957 and never fired it. My Dad paid $125 for it, I have the sales receipt. In the last 64 years it’s been fired 3 times. It’s had 28 rounds through it. Obviously it looks BRAND NEW, not a blemish, not a scratch, the blueing is like the day it was purchased. BEAUTIFUL piece. I’m going to shoot some clay with it just to fire it when spring rolls around. This video was VERY HELPFUL in disassembly and cleaning. Not much cleaning required. I’m a very lucky guy.

[@sock0_]

thank you for teaching me about the a5's my family inherited a 12 and 16 ga and it means a lot to hear the history behind such a wonderful firearm. thanks and happy new year.

[@greg7476]

I have a 1966 A5 that I got a good deal on, this video is the best one I've ever seen on the disassembly, thanks for the great work.

[@UndertheGun]

You are welcome.

[@wardenfreeman2588]

I just adopted one from my uncle that passed and Thank you for this video

[@UndertheGun]

Our pleasure!

[@chuckdyer4065]

glad i found this video, got a savage 745b from a neighbor and had no clue what a disassembly/cleaning was going to be like.

[@d.kaiser2029]

You saved my tail, brother! Thanks for the vids (disassembly and reassembly). I told my customer shotguns, especially old shotguns, are not my certification, but he wanted me to sort out his grandfather's Auto-5 anyway. Had to replace his locking block, charging handle, and left extractor (a nightmare finding parts for a 1942ish Auto-5). Anyway thank you! His grandfather's SG is returned to its former glory and the customer is happy, happy, happy!

[@UndertheGun]

Glad hear it. I do what I can

[@seancounts6232]

I can remember going to visit my grandmother at browning in arnold. We would go in the front door an exit thru the warehouse. There would be pallets of boxed guns an the smell of oil and machinery. Always thought as a kid john browning was just in the back making guns. Yep he was a genius

[@Alleykatsks]

Been working there for a year now and I love it.. they don't understand how I'm always so chipper and I told them I love I truly love guns and the history behind em.

[@liamsellick6664]

I have been searching the internet all night trying to find a video or information on the switch that blocks the magazine nothing out there thank you for doing this video 6 years ago to help me understand what that switch is for on the A5 I have just purchased today

[@khalilbanane6712]

I just got my father's 16 ga few months ago from Morocco. They were holding that gun for 12 months from entering the US, I don't know why, probably they were confused at customs between 16 ga and F 16. I love it, I shot it in 1984 as my first.

[@joekrichten9208]

I have a beautiful A5 in 20 gauge 1957 vintage. the receiver is engraved and it is the lightweight vent ribbed version. Just beautiful and fires like a dream.

[@MBkufel]

Browning was an absolute genius. Thanks for that vid - getting an FN made 16Ga one shortly, I just couldn't resist it.

[@UndertheGun]

Nice

[@adamallen1097]

@@UndertheGun could u please show us how the follower is removed as mine won’t come out just like in the video?

[@Justin090587]

Thank you so so much for this. I just picked up a Savage copy of this and it seems to be an early model, but it’s very close to this particular weapon. This is extreme melt helpful and well done, and it helped a lot.

[@UndertheGun]

Glad I could Help

[@jonny5984]

Thanks for the vid. Have my grandpas model 11 16 gauge. Was having trouble with ejection and looked up how to properly clean it in case I cleaned it wrong. But thanks to you I just realized I'm missing the steel friction ring. Also thought the two holes in receiver were oiling holes, lol. Thanks again.

[@rickpalluck5398]

You sure know your way around a A5. Thanks for the education. Never too old to learn something new

[@UndertheGun]

You are welcome

[@marke3623]

Just inherited two of these. Thank you much for the video. Exactly what I was looking for. 👍🏼

[@montydaniels1054]

Yes, I got mine, ( Made in Belgium in 1951), that also came with a Slug Barrel, plus an LTD 40 channel CB with a builtin 800watt Linear from my neighbor for $800 in 1996. It's been oiled several times & since it's my nicest piece, I haven't fired it yet. So in July, I'll have had it 25 years. Maybe this year I'll take it out with my sons & grandsons...

[@marke3623]

@@montydaniels1054 yep. Seem like great guns. First thing I noticed was how smooth the action is. I’ve got two boys and when they’re old enough, each will get one of them as his first shotgun. Great guns.

[@montydaniels1054]

@@marke3623 Yes Mark & well made too. I was holding this Browning up to the Winchester 1400 & man oh man what a difference between the two. ( Mine came with the 2nd optional Slug Barrel. I've seen them pretty reasonably priced online) Even if you're not paying any attention to the engraving the Browning has, you can see just how much more went into them than the Winchesters. Just like you, my oldest son asked if he could have it instead of his brother. I said it always was his first but he'll have to do the talking if his younger brother seems slighted or seems to show more interest. Good thing I'll have enough of a selection that they'll both feel good with whichever they end up with...

[@larrypostma2866]

@@montydaniels1054 I had to start buying 2 of everything my daughter turned out to be just as fine a shot as her brother. Now with step Children I’m working on a arming a small army when I pass.

[@montydaniels1054]

@@larrypostma2866 Larry, I know that feeling. I have one son & a grandson that are left handed. Because my x-son in law takes Stevie target practicing & hunting every year now, I'm already replacing rifles because he finds it too hard shooting a R/H Rifle. lol it's expensive but worth it... My daughter has been bugging me for some of my firearms but I've opted to help outfit her with some newer ones.... So being a Father & Grandfather in a family where Gun Ownership is important, I don't mind doing it for them....

[@sstor100]

Thank you. Great video. I myself own the Browning A5, with a chamber of 65mm. I do not know exactly the year of release, probably 1960. The weapon is excellent, except that the cartridges are 65 mm long. Do not let go. You have to charge yourself. Yours faithfully from Russia.

[@UndertheGun]

Check the breaking system I talked about in the reassembly video, you might have it assembled wrong. If not let me know.

[@thepetesuprize3126]

Amazing to see the original paperwork still with it.

[@michihetmann7984]

Wonderful Video - be a proud owner of an A5 and I am going to clean the gun thoroughly thanks to your video!

[@dhmig88]

That looks identical to my late Fathers Light 12, his was manufactured in 1969 with that same square grip. My Grandfathers A5 was a 1957 model with the classic rounded grip. Such an iconic shotgun, so well made I hunt with them to this day, with proper cleaning I’ve never had a jam.

[@BubimedesOfficial]

I have a 1929 16 Gauge A5, and most of the lock screw heads are stripped; so unfortunately, I'll have to tap and die them to get them out. Thankfully, I can get a whole set of lock screws for $25 online. Aside from that (and black gunk and junk ALL OVER the internals), take down and cleaning has been a pinch. So thanks for your in depth instruction, it really helped!

[@UndertheGun]

Dont have to tap. Drill a small hole in the center, then hammer in a small torx bit. use that to remove them. I would not do that with a hand drill

[@joshsmith933js]

Can you do a video of disassembling/reassembling Savage 755a?

[@UndertheGun]

Its the same as this.

[@joshsmith933js]

Great video. I know they are basically the same functionally, but mine for sure has some key differences. Having some trouble and can’t find exact video on it. I think mine may actually be the 720 16ga. Been having trouble getting info on it in general too. Pretty sure I figured out it was from 1935?

[@davidcudlip6587]

It's funny Browning never reinforced the fore ends of the A5's to prevent wood splits. You see a lot of them that have that issue. Wondering if they were shot with heavy loads and the wrong inertia rings in place? Loved mine and it was wicked deadly on upland birds. I'm looking for another one for this coming season.

[@Mahdistaa]

My dad have the same gun, 35+ years of firing and never been disassembled only minor cleaning and lubrication by removing the barrel. I don’t know how the hell JM. Browning came up with this legendary design. A very informative video man thanks.

[@UndertheGun]

you are welcome

[@Daddy53751]

I can’t find any description or instructions on what that vertical little rectangular “button” above the magazine disconnect lever does/is. Never had my hands on one of these before. Other than the mystery “button”, this 1928 has a problem as when attempting to load a shell underneath, the “plate” won’t depress to allow the shell to be loaded. I have no idea what that’s about.

[@UndertheGun]

It is not a button.

[@kuriboh635]

I know it's a little late, but I looked at the police photos, and yes, it's a remington model 11 in 20ga that Kurt used. Also, surprisingly, he owned an ar15 as well, which I found interesting.

[@karllazlo6237]

Thank you for the detailed disassembly. Amazing video.

[@zachattack4153]

I just inherited one of these this year, haven't taken apart yet and this video helped.

[@OrdinaryWorld]

Thanks for clarifying the principle of operation of the friction rings. Understanding the mechanism is much better than blindly following a manual.

[@UndertheGun]

You are welcome.

[@GhostKill88]

Mine has a diagram on the inside of the forstock. Its a little faded because it's a 69 or 70s model but it's there.

[@harley-cq6de]

my pin in the bolt will not come out. I have beat on it for hours now and will not budge, on exposed side of bolt it looks to be clear of any pinging over. I have put far more force than i care to on this browning. any suggestions?

[@anon688]

I have a Rem 11, and the receiver DOES NOT have the recess that allows for the bolt cross pin to be removed, as shown at the 30:28 mark. It does have the hole on the right side of the receiver to access the pin, but all that will happen is the pin being smashed against the left side of the receiver. No idea how to get it out.

[@UndertheGun]

Some old guns did not have the hole. You will have to drill a hole in the receiver that aligns to the notch on the right.

[@spintzheid4428]

So what would happen if you took out the disconnector, put the trigger assembly back in and tried cycling a few rounds through it? Could you hold the trigger down and keep cycling rounds or would something else happen?

[@UndertheGun]

It would fire one round and stop.

[@spintzheid4428]

Interesting, I thought the bolt would go back enough to recock the hammer and with the disconnector gone you could keep it cycling. I'm assuming with that part gone the hammer falls forward with the bolt and not enough momentum is applied to the firing pin which would leave an unfired round in the chamber correct?

[@stevew6910]

Question I have my dads old 47, Safety is not working properly, Safety will flip to shoot position on its own while walking, Can tell it still has the ball under the spring, 23:39 , Still makes the click sound when turned on and off, Do you think it needs a new spring as pointed out at the 23:39 mark

[@UndertheGun]

Or cleaned

[@EwePeople]

I just got one in sad shape. It's missing the stock, recoil spring assembly, including the tube that goes in the stock, lift spring, trigger receiver screws. It makes me wonder if it was taken apart that much, is there likely a major problem, or they just couldn't figure how to reassembled it. It seems to cycle fine, less the springs of course, and the FCG seems to function. Is it worth fixing or should I scrap it?

[@UndertheGun]

That's really up to you.

[@rhytonen]

I'm a (75Y.O. retired Engineer/Musician) NEW gun owner and collector. (Yes Virgina, SOME "Liberal Socialists" DO like - and HAVE - guns.) It's my new hobby, since docs say I must give up vintage kart racing. One of my first acquisitions is a Rem. Mod.11 20Ga ("American Browning" A5) - ACTION Only. (I got a barrel and buttstock elsewhere.) THANK YOU for the BEST and most complete functional description and takedown video I've seen on KZbin! (BTW-LOVE your replies to comments from the insulting trolls...)

[@UndertheGun]

Some times you have to make examples of people. The rest get deleted.

[@quintenpuckett3399]

I bought a Springfield 745b 12 gauge from my uncle for 70. dollars and it shoots great Sir

[@larryfancher1929]

I bought a new 745B when I was 14 years old for $100. I am now 75 and it has never let me down.

[@schutendohkji548]

1. What snap shot brand do u use for this gun? __________________ 2. Help! The snap cap in the chamber kant b removed. How do u remove dat dummy shell out of the chamber? ________________ Detail: ===== I just used Tripple K clear plastic dummy round n it bounced out of the magazine n lodged at top of the loading tongue. The shell was angled upward, pointing at the chmbr but it felt like its butt rim was stuck below. I then have to open the breech by pulling the bolt hndle back, then used my fingers to bring the shell up into the chamber. But after i closed the bolt n 'fired' it, the shell got stuck in the chmbr n couldn't get it out. Kant even pull the handle back to open it. The quick-load lever on the LH side was n still is in the forward position and i kant even move dat lever either. What's going on? Pls help!!! I'v gotten the magzn cap off and try to go from there. The outer surface of the steel magz tube is also in pristine cond. Looks like i need to remove the bbl off the rcvr, then use a cleang rod to bang it out??? But still, what's the mystery of getting the dummy round stuck in the 1st place? ________________ I've compared dat Trppl K dummy round's (2nd one, they're sold in pairs) of 16Ga w Wnchstr 16Ga Super X, 2 3/4" 1,295ft/sec, 1 1/8Oz, #7.5's diam. at the top of the shells and at their base. Both the dummy n the real rounds(took 3 shell meas average) w a caliper and both had .740 at the base but the Dummy had .730 at the middle of the cylinder vs. .720 for the longer real shell. Yes, the shell's brass base for the real round makes it fatter there. So, the only diff is dat the dummy is only 2 1/2"L vs. 2 3/4"L for the real shell. 3. This Swt 16 is made by Miroku n it looks like it was never fired, stocks hv only like 3 shallow marks, n metal have no scratches or wear, it's in pristine condition. The loading tongue (or whatever u may call it) has no scratches at all, vertically or in parallel.

[@johnbarron4027]

I took a friend of mine's 1930's FN gun dove hunting a kajillian years ago and bought the gun from him that day. I Love the old hump back and use one to this day.

[@future_phonk]

My action spring follower doesn't want to come out the end where pin and plug is. So when I put together my light 12, I forgot about it and I already put back my bolt and trigger pack. Such a pain! Also mine has a one piece lifter and the receiver mounted flat spring.

[@wild8757]

If you get a chance would you do a disassembly/reassembly video on the Remington model 11, I noticed on my 1937 model 11 there’s more screws on one side then you have on that Browning, also the Remington doesn’t have the mag lock out switch, want to take mine apart but don’t want to get in there and find out there’s more than I thought different between the the two and have problems once I got it apart

[@UndertheGun]

Very few differences

[@wild8757]

Under the Gun you got an email I can send a couple of pictures of receiver to see what you think?

[@UndertheGun]

@@wild8757 Take it to a local gunsmith.

[@samduininck2638]

Hey man thanks for the video, I just purchased one at a gun show and when I bought it everything was working good the slide and action no problem. When starting to take it apart just to give it a thorough clean I got to the part where you had to punch the pin out of the receiver to get it out. My gun does not have the notch to line up the pin to punch it out so I lined it up with the other side and tried to to do that. Well now my receiver does not slide back and forth at all. and just gets stuck. Any help would be appreciated.

[@UndertheGun]

Without it in my hand I will not be much help. Sorry.

[@jomrd6681]

Not sure if this was eventually covered but it’s important to let folks know that those “screws” you couldn’t figure out how to remove are not screws at all. They were not replaced with hex heads or any other fastener. They are “roll pins” You need a roll pin punch set to drive them out. The Remington Model 11 used screws. Also would have liked it if you eventually told us how to remove the cartridge plunger head from the tube. You said you would do that. Otherwise good video.

[@danieldalton881]

This needs to be pinned to the top. The browning light 12 I am working has roll pins too. Other than that, thanks for the video.

[@josephorlando7359]

Good video, just picked up aA5 and took off the barrel to clean. After I did that I discovered the bolt was stuck in the closed position. The people at Browning had no answers. Because this gun was manufactured in 1903. Any ideas???

[@UndertheGun]

Take it apart and look. I would have to have it in my hands.

[@Alleykatsks]

The phone guys probably had no idea but the actual gunsmiths do.

[@wild8757]

Wow that’s pretty cool, it’s got the friction ring adjustment directions inside the forearm, I had to do a lot of research online to finally find the directions settings for my Remington model 11-20 gauge

[@UndertheGun]

Very cool

[@txrick4879]

I have a 80s Belgium made a 5 and just wanted to remove the 3 shot plug . Any help would be appreciated . I don't want to damage anything because it is in great shape .

[@UndertheGun]

did you watch the video?

[@txrick4879]

@@UndertheGun Yes but my gun is Belgium made 12 ga and I think built in the 80s . It has 3 fingers sticking out at the tube end . Will watch again may be I was typing at that point.

[@txrick4879]

There is a difference in my gun . The rear Tang is not visible it must be under the wood the tube end has 3 fingers sticking out and the ring is metal with notches where the fingers sticking out . There is a number on the left rear of the receiver it's 751pp40582 any help is appreciated .

[@UndertheGun]

@@txrick4879 those fingers are the detent for the mag cap, remove that and the metal ring that holds that in and your plug will be under it. BE CAREFUL!! That spring will is powerful, and will launch things into low orbit.

[@txrick4879]

@@UndertheGun Thank you will try to also noticed my gun only has one screw on each side of the resever . I might have a later or more modern gun then I thought . Appreciate your help and you have a new sub and friend and greetings from deep South Texas on the border or the RGV .

[@lordlossthedead]

Where would you reccomend to get a new fore and stock for one of these? Cheers -

[@UndertheGun]

BRowning, The stock is $300 or $400, im not sure about the forend.

[@mrtee4322]

I inherited an a5 chambered in 16ga. It's an odd round, 2 9/16in shells. It was my grandmother's, it's old, and from Belgium. After seeing this, I'll just take it to a professional for maintenence.

[@kwalker8342]

I have Savage 775A that was grandfather's. The spring on the left side of the trigger assembly is placed on the inside of the receiver. Fell out during disassembly. Cannot get gun to function correctly. Also, the trigger will not reset when assembled. Has been disassemble once before by someone else. Large paperweight at this time.

[@UndertheGun]

I would need have to have it in hand. I have the same gun I got from my grandfather.

[@garylewis3641]

I have watched your video several times and enjoy it! The main thing I don't understand is how the carrier know when to function, is there a cam track somewhere I can't see ? It seems to work like magic.

[@UndertheGun]

Not sure what you mean,

[@garylewis3641]

@@UndertheGun What makes the carrier work?

[@hardyherrmann4154]

The best disassembly manual I've ever seen...thanks a lot ! I own a FN-16 built in autumn 52 (means bolts for carrier latch and magazine lock but they came off easily and one piece feeder without the fast feeding option)...but it has some trouble with the carrier latch which has been bent/ modified/filed by some idiot....little 16 just doesn't cycle as she should (loads "jump" back when loading instaed of being hold by the carrier latch) and spare parts for a 16 gauge are unavailable here in Germany (and US companies don't send to Germay whyever)...any ideas how I couls get the carrier latch back into shape so it works ?

[@UndertheGun]

Short of welding it up and re-shaping, not sure what else you could do. Without seeing the issue for myself I don't think I will be much good to you.

[@BenNeusky]

Verney Carron & Luigi Franchi ARC (A Recul de Canon = barrel long recoil ) are out equivalent here in western Europe. We can find FN made Auto 5 too but they cost like 1500$ ...

[@benemery7770]

I have both 16 and 12 gauge hump back and I appreciate John browning he was a genius

[@oldmanfred8676]

Greatest Firearm engineer ever.

[@davereynolds1133]

I imagine you've figured it out by not but the retaining pins you were expecting to be small flat head screws for the magazine disconnect and bolt release are actually roll pins that need driven out with a long punch.

[@brettnelson6835]

Ok so is the Browning FN Auto-5 and the Remington Model 11 the same shotgun minus the magazine cut off switch?

[@UndertheGun]

For the most part

[@Bella_Rei]

1:48 were you trying to remember the words "Magnum Opus"?

[@UndertheGun]

No, but that is a good one.

[@Bella_Rei]

@@UndertheGun Just wondering, I totally felt like thats what you we're trying to say. lol

[@UndertheGun]

@@Bella_Rei LOL

[@jasonmiller6371]

Great video on the dissebly of these great shotguns. I have a 1922 model 11 Remington that the action is gummed up and your video gives me confidence to disassemble it and see if I can get it working again. Thanks! I mean no offense, but wanted to clarify the history from my understanding. The Remington model 11 was manufactured by Remington until 1926, after that Brownings were manufactured by FN in Belgium until Hitler invaded Belgium. Browning, then licensed Savage arms to build them from approx 1940-1947 as the model 745 (I own one of these). In 1948 Remington sold it again as the Model 11-48. Eventually after WWII, production went back th FN in Belgium.

[@DKGuitars-DKG]

Any solutions for why the barrel jams while cycling in the rear position? I've cleaned and oiled the entire firearm and the barrel just doesn't slide smoothly and gets stuck in the furthest back position... Thoughts?

[@UndertheGun]

assembled incorrectly, or you are missing parts.

[@wild8757]

Great video very informative, wondering if you could tell me anything about this Remington model 11 my father had bought me 45 years ago when I was 15, I’ve done a lot of small game hunting with it and it’s in beautiful condition, I think this model was made between 1905 and 1947, it’s a sportsman 20 gauge model number 1045955 it has a pheasant engraved on one side of it and a duck or a goose engraved on the other side of it, i’m actually curious what year it is and any other info you might know , thanks

[@UndertheGun]

You can find that info on line. Most of those guns are well documented.

[@midnight6838]

I inherited an A5, it has surface rust on the bluing and parts of the functioning mechanisms. Do you have any advice on what can be used to remove the rust without damaging the shotgun any further. Thank you.

[@UndertheGun]

0000 steal wool and some oil, does not matter what kind. Use light to medium pressure as needed. You can use brass brushes with oil as well.

[@jasonbuck1776]

Transmission fluid and an old" pre- 1982 penny" because they are copper. Softer than the finish, harder than the rust. Just scrape the rust spots, try a little spot if you don't believe me, and wipe off when ready. And trans. fluid is a rust inhibitor and remover, thats why automatic transmissions dont rust inside.

[@toddjohnson271]

@@jasonbuck1776 yup...do not use gun oil while you scrub.

[@soudadmaouas7058]

About my last quiestion concernig that pin which is in the bolt and it is stuck in and i cant hit it out, been trying for days, would you advice me to heat it and hit it out, would that be a problem for the bolt, thats the only thing left to do. Thanks

[@soudadmaouas7058]

Been truing to take out that pin when pull back the bolt and put it on that small hole and you hit it amd it falls out. Been trying a lot, still nkw working lol, any tips,. I have used penitrating oil and still he dont wana come out

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

My 1907 A-5 holds only two shells in the magazine, to comply with Federal migratory bird hunting regulations. I want to make my 3 shooter a 5 shooter. There is no plug to remove, but the magazine spring retainer, which is 4 1/2” long, is longer than any retainer that have seen during my internet searches. Is that long spring retainer keeping it from holding the other two shells? Can I use a modern day spring retainer? My A-5 is a 12 gauge, shoots 2 3/4 shells. By the way, I find your explanations to be excellent.

[@joebrumley7625]

I hope you get an answer,,, I have the same problem

[@UndertheGun]

If there is a plug it is in the mag tube.

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

Thanks for addressing my question. So, then you know of some other plug, which would not be at the end of the mag tube?? And, that you are familiar with the lengthened spring retainer and that it does NOT act as a plug? Finally , can I use a shorter spring retainer (plastic or metal) instead of the 4 1/2 inch spring retainer on this old A-5.?

[@UndertheGun]

The factory retainer is only an inch or two long. So yeah just order one of those.

[@Citizen-pg8eu]

$6.99, plus shipping, on the way! Thanks!

[@jcolem5576]

One of these will be my next purchase. I'd like to find one in 12 ga or even 16 ga with improved or modified vent rib barrel. would like to just use it occasionally for clays and doves and just to have and enjoy. Very well built shotguns.

[@Kevan808]

I'm new to shotguns, and a friend just gave me one of these (lucky me!). At 12:00, what does a heavier load mean? Slug vs. shot?

[@UndertheGun]

Some shot shell loads are more powerful loads that carry a heavier payload of steel or lead shot.

[@MrJonsonville5]

Yeah, when I first was given my magnum 12 I thought I was relegated to using only 3" heavy loads with it, I bought a bunch of magnum 00 buckshot for it. Then someone told me about switching up the rings. I felt like an idiot, but then I realized how badass this gun really is.

[@kaiserjohnston2901]

What size screwdriver are you using?

[@UndertheGun]

The one that fits

[@richards.mchardy3556]

I have a Savage that was in the military in WWII My Grandfather brought it back from the European theater and it's a great shooting shotgun

[@UndertheGun]

I have a savage 775A

[@adamallen1097]

Is there a time stamp for when he removed the follower?

[@rickoglesby]

I have a Light Twelve Browning 12ga. It has no "A5" on the receiver. Serial # G295--- (1956 I believe) It has a left hand safety. Two questions, is this a A5 and can it be converted to a right hand safety? Great video!!

[@UndertheGun]

Yes, and I think so.

[@popeyeandy959]

Any trick to loading the magazine. I have a friend that has a late 40's A5 and the bottom piece (Carrier-?), wont push up to allow a shell in.

[@UndertheGun]

Push the button that releases the bolt while loading.

[@popeyeandy959]

@@UndertheGun Thank you. I'll pass it along. I'll also send him a link to this video.

[@jeffhdpd782]

I started my disassembly today. The side of the shotgun says light five on it. The spring you were talking about at the 21 minute mark is not on the trigger on my gun. It is inside the receiver. I knew it was in desperate need of cleaning as it has never been really done and when I pulled the butt stock off I was shocked at the amount of dirt/powder gunk. At the very back of the handle that goes into the butt stock was covered in surface rust. The rest of it isnt bad but not nearly as clean as the one you have here. Im taking it slow so I dont screw it up and playing and pausing your video. I do have one concern though. Is there any place you know of that I can get internals for it? If I needed say some screws or springs or what ever. If you know of any place and could point me in the right direction that would be great. !!! Thanks so much.

[@UndertheGun]

Parts are available. just google it

[@Daddy53751]

I’ve heard a rumor that the early ones (FN) had to use lead shot only. Any truth to this? (I’ve also heard they’ll eat anything)

[@UndertheGun]

Yes and Yeah pretty much

[@richardperry4115]

Just picked up a Browning magnum 12 ( like New) £ 300 quid.... another one for my collection... JM Browning was a genius.

[@UndertheGun]

He was good at what he did.

[@chrischiampo7647]

Under the Gun The Best at What He Did Only One That Was Close Was John Pedersen 😎👍🏼

[@johntatman9168]

I have a problem with mine firing doubles on occasion. Any thoughts?

[@UndertheGun]

I would be looking at the disconnector or its spring.

[@patholding7191]

My FN Browning A5 1975 in alloy version with wrinkle black paint job does not have a hole on the receiver to push out a cross pin out of the bolt. Can you advise me how I can remove the bolt group out of the receiver please. I tried contact Browning USA and Browning Europe and they say that they are not willing to provide the information as I am not a gun smith. Very bad excuse, but that is how they handle their me. So, if you could advise me some idea of how I can remove the bolt group out of the receiver, I would very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@UndertheGun]

You have to drill the hole in the receiver. That's why they did not want to tell you how to do it.

[@patholding7191]

Under the Gun thank you for ypur reply. I am surprise to hear that it must be drilled. A local gun smith also said the same but I thought that if it could go in without a hole to begin with, there has to be a way to remove it. Hmmm....

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

If u shoot heavy loads with it set up for light loads will it damage anything?

[@UndertheGun]

Yes, it can.

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

@@UndertheGun what type of damage should i look for

[@UndertheGun]

@@SolomonsOutdoorReviews if you think you have damage take it to a smith

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

@@UndertheGun i dont think its damaged at all. I was just asking what could be the thing that breaks if something would

[@Rocky556Gunnar]

I inherited a belgium a5 light twelve in imacculent condition but it has a fixed choke tube was wondering if there is any place to get a barrel that i can use with interchangeable choke tubes?

[@UndertheGun]

I have never seen one, but you can get the current barrel threaded for chokes.

[@Rocky556Gunnar]

Under the Gun soo the new threaded a5 barrels would work with my belgium made light twelve? Thanks in advance

[@UndertheGun]

@@Rocky556Gunnar No you would have to take it to a gunsmith and have your barrel threaded. The new barrels will not fit the old gun

[@LukevonGeusau]

Thanks for the vid! Man I am looking for those 3 thin screws at min. 29:07 ! Still couln´t find them as replacement parts?! Do you know what they are called? Hope to hear from you. Thanks

[@LukevonGeusau]

I got it! The older A5 models use a "Cartridge StopP SCREWS" the newser ones, like yours use "Cartridge Stop/Carrier Latch/ Mag. Cutoff Pins" ! ;)

[@JasonRossi]

What size flathead are you using for the trigger mechanism? Can’t seem to find one. Thank you

[@UndertheGun]

The one that fits.

[@JasonRossi]

🤙🏼

[@montydaniels1054]

@Under the Gun. Hey, great video BTW, I totally enjoyed you sharing the knowledge & brief history lesson. I thought they were made in Belgium till 1952? Mine is a 1951 also came with a slug barrel.. Anyone know? I just remember hearing that during the war 2 a company in Belgium also manufactured the A-5..... Also told by a gun shop were not worth much.... Right... Hope you catch for a reply to value of a solid 9 out of 10 A-5. (Mine has more etching on the stock & engraving too)...

[@UndertheGun]

they were made under license by a few companies, over many years.

[@garylewis3641]

I've read that this gun has a rotating bolt but I didn't notice it, does it? Good video!

[@UndertheGun]

No it does not.

[@garylewis3641]

@@UndertheGun Thanks!

[@ericamaupin1714]

I have my grandfather's in min condition, is it ok to keep these assembled in the gun cabinet? Or is it better to keep them broke down?

[@UndertheGun]

I leave mine assembled.

[@gunfisher4661]

I owned one for 30yrs before I heard from supposedly reliable sources the the barrel and action spring should be replaced every 10 yrs. Mine was shooting a little hard so I did , big difference.

[@aftershock2222]

Thanks so much for explaining the friction ring set up. I needed a refresher course.

[@UndertheGun]

You are welcome.

[@greyybeard]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@soudadmaouas7058]

What are the correct size screw drivers for the browning auto 6

[@yianniboulas9315]

I have a 60s auto 5 made in belgium and my magazine tube cracked off and my return spring needs replacing, are those common problems?

[@UndertheGun]

if the mag tube broke off, it was mistreated. Springs go bad, in anything.

[@yianniboulas9315]

@@UndertheGun i was at the range and was fine but after a few shots it felt weird and boom the mag just broke

[@UndertheGun]

@@yianniboulas9315 sounds like something else went wrong. Take it to a gun smith.

[@yianniboulas9315]

@@UndertheGun cant find any good ones in my area brang it one time for my safety detent and it took a month and gave it back to me dirty

[@yianniboulas9315]

I ordered the parts and im going to do the work myself

[@BlackSheepDog1]

This is a fantastic video! Thank you for sharing! Do i have to break mine down like this to properly clean it? is there a proper field strip and way to clean it?

[@UndertheGun]

You do not have to take it down this far to clean. Just the barrel, trigger group, and bolt is all a good cleaning needs.

[@georgenixon3086]

Are the set screws still available to buy I have a H94399 A5 12 gauge Mine are pretty boogered up also

[@UndertheGun]

www.gunpartscorp.com/

[@georgenixon3086]

Under the Gun awesome thanks

[@Natediggetydog]

Just bought an auto 5 a few days ago, if the serial number chart I found is correct it’s over 100 years old! (Made in 1923) I’ll have to make a trip to the store to get some thinner screwdrivers as the screws currently on it are in great shape and I’d rather not replace them. The stock is loose and the foregrip is cracked but they’re aftermarket anyway so I may just pitch them and buy new. Can’t wait to tear it down, clean it up and start shooting it.

[@UndertheGun]

New forend and stock would need to be fit. They are not plug and play.

[@jimhamilton3544]

Surprised you didn’t explain about the bronze friction ring and the bevel ring on the magazine tube, as adjusting this determines how much recoil is taken out when firing heavy loads as compared to Lt. Loads. I started shooting Auto-5’s in 1958 and watching you shoot that Browning and the tremendous recoil you were getting it is quite apparent you have it set for Lt loads. 😳 I have never seen an Auto-5 kick like yours 😳 I would take the forearm off and set it for heavy loads and change the recoil spring. ps I have my original 1958 Auto-5 that my Dad bought in Belgium in 1958 and other Browning Auto -5’s etc..& after 40yrs. I ordered another recoil spring from Browning and the old spring was compressed about 1.5-2” inches compared to the new spring. It was obvious the old spring had lost a lot of compressibility and needed replacement to reduce recoil. and every gas operated shotgun I have used have a noticeable harder recoil than my Auto-5’s

[@UndertheGun]

Watch the reassembly

[@SamSquids]

Weird question, but what modifications would one need to perform in order to swap the trigger group on a pre-58 A5 with one from a post-58 A5?

[@SamSquids]

I'm just asking for curiosity sake.

[@UndertheGun]

Never done it.