Amazon.ca can be ridiculous that way. Did you look on abebooks.com, bookfinder.com or thriftbooks.com? Failing that, I suggest that if you just want the information, you try to get a copy from your local library via interlibrary loan and then photocopy the whole book. Not elegant, but useful.
Browning 28ga Superposed
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Amazon.ca can be ridiculous that way. Did you look on abebooks.com, bookfinder.com or thriftbooks.com? Failing that, I suggest that if you just want the information, you try to get a copy from your local library via interlibrary loan and then photocopy the whole book. Not elegant, but useful.
BigUglyMan
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Same deal if you're a Model 70 guy and don't already have a copy of "The Rifleman's Rifle" by Rule. $729 for a hardcover version or $122 for a print-on-demand softcover (which everyone says has poor quality images).
Yikes.
Try this website for an idea of current used book values:
https://www.bookfinder.com/?ref=bf_s3_hd_1
I was shocked to discover a small paperback about Perazzi shotguns that I bought for a few bucks at used book shop is now commanding prices in the hundreds of dollars.
any chance you could give me some info on production in 1955? I have a 12ga with serial 47***.
Also, I have a slight bend/camber in the 'Take Down Lever Latch' (part #82) becasue it now stands a bit proud of the forearm - any idea on replacement procedure, of if the camber might be normal?
Also, I have a slight bend/camber in the 'Take Down Lever Latch' (part #82) becasue it now stands a bit proud of the forearm - any idea on replacement procedure, of if the camber might be normal?
Falconflyer
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Is the latch bent or is it the bracket that holds the latch? The brackets do have a habit of cracking inside some times so the latch doesn't sit flush and you won't see the crack unless you remove it from the fore end wood.
Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Like I said, you'd have to remove the latch from the fore stock to look for a crack on the inside of the latch bracket. A gunsmith who is good with a tig welder and file can usually fix it if it is cracked.
I had the forearm wood off this winter for deep cleaning - all was good then, but just took of again and still OK.
What it kinda feels like it someone gorillia'ed down the latch and bent it - and I didnt want to start prying it back incase the steel was know to be brittle and could crack.
What it kinda feels like it someone gorillia'ed down the latch and bent it - and I didnt want to start prying it back incase the steel was know to be brittle and could crack.
Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Sounds like you should let a gunsmith take a look at it.
Its not that hard to replace, more than capable - but the question is should it stand proud of the finger well in the forearm about 1-1.5mm?
Alternatively, is it possible to 'bend' the steel in these latches to remove the camber - my latch system is original, and i don't want to risk breaking it if it is normal.
Alternatively, is it possible to 'bend' the steel in these latches to remove the camber - my latch system is original, and i don't want to risk breaking it if it is normal.
Falconflyer
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
1 to 1.5 mm proud of the surrounding latch bracket is not normal. I'd use a straight edge to make sure the latch is actually bent or to see if there is another problem, keeping in mind that the serrated portion of the latch is higher than the rest of it. As far as bending the latch goes, I don't want to be the guy who tells you it's ok to bend it back but it did bend once, if it is in fact bent.
BigUglyMan
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I do not have the Blue Book, but like the Joker said "I may not know art, but I know what I like!"
As do I, as do I know what I like.
Been a Browning Fan boy for many years and appreciate other firearms and M/C's as well .
Road Glide performed flawlessly on a 2500 km road trip recently too.
A bit of air pressure and fuel was all that she needed to purr along .
Rob
Rather than the Blue Book you could try the Guns International web site which many of the big US dealers use. There are several 28 gauge like yours. They fetch a hefty price.
