So I inherited a Browning Auto5 and a Remington Sportsman 48, both probably close to circa 1950. Took them skeet shooting and duck hunting 30 years ago. Had a buddy take me out skeet shooting again, and turns out that I can still hit something. He says we should go for ducks. As you all know, I can't put steel through these guns. I'm thinking that I should try and sell them and get a newer one that can. Don't imagine that the Remington is worth much, but the Browning is a nice looking gun. I see the Browning going from anywhere from $400 to $800 if not more. How's a fella to know what is fair?
Browning Auto5 fair price?
- Thread starter bblms
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3'' vent rib mag A5 90% condition maybe$400- $450 lesser condition devalues. 2 3/4'' plain bbl 80% condition $250.00-$300 A5 light weight modified choke vent rib 2 3/4'' $ 350. Japan made with screw in chokes vent rib 3'' mag. $600-$800.
Use the smallest steel shot that will do the job, say #4 steel over decoys, and you should be fine. Your alternative is the expensive specialty loads (bismuth or tungsten matrix). But if you are a capable shot, and shoot ONLY at birds you know can hit, then the price won't be too dear.
Do give us more info on the guns to better assess them.
Do give us more info on the guns to better assess them.
