Inherited Browning Trombone gunsmith suggestions

[Galin]

I recently inherited the .22 from my father and would like to get restored to show him and possibly take gopher hunting. It was the first gun I shot (50+ yrs ago!) my father shot and possibly my grandfather. It was purchased by my great grandfather.
Although I have some knowledge of the personal history of the gun, any history of the trombone in general would be appreciated. date of manufacture etc. I will document as much as i can remember and keep a book about it in the gun case.
Ser # is 8037
Dad had mentioned that the barrel may have been shortened due to an ice jam incident with my great uncle, comparing to others pics it seems to be the correct length?
I have attached some pictures, I am located in SW alberta but can ship to the right gunsmith if need be.
I would like to keep the overall condition untouched, but want to ensure safe use for future generations. Not sure if its ever been looked at and has been sitting in a cabinet for 30-40 yrs.
Some things i know need attention are;
- Rear sight bent (and possible front) in my teens it was always high left.
- It used to jam quite often
- Magazine tube is missing
- Magazine mount is loose on front of barrel

Thanks for all those that reply.

 

[fire@will]

Good day Galin. Don't have much to offer, but your story is similar to mine. My dad bought himself his for his 21st birthday - that would be in the early to mid 30's. Higher serial number than yours - just shy of 30,000. First firearm I ever shot too - around 6 years old. First one my daughter shot as well - around the same age as my first time. As you may be able to tell from the photo, it's in "as new" condition - no scratches or marks on it, anywhere. My dad always took good care of all his stuff, as do I.
Any competent gunsmith, should be able to what what you ask - particularly if you're not looking to get it "restored" and just want to make sure it's safe to shoot. Alberta is more "gun-friendly" than most (all?) other provinces, so I would think you wouldn't have any problem finding a gunsmith. If it has feeding problems, that is something you want to get corrected. The one pictured has never had any feeding/ejection issues, with all sorts of different ammo. As for the mag tube - Browning/FN produced a lot of these, so there has to be a source for parts - although, I can't tell you where they may be. Never had to replace anything on this gun. As for the date of manufacture - most firearms manufacturers have Serial number "look-up". Shouldn't be too hard to find.
For your barrel length - this one has never been touched and it's 21 and 5/16" From the muzzle, to the front of the receiver.
Best of luck in your endeavour.

 

[fire@will]

Found it ! Your rifle left the FN factory in 1923. A very early one - the first ones made, were in 1922.

 

[Big Bad]

Friend had one, I believe he said it came over with his grandfather after WWI, which from what I see here does not seem to be correct, and at least sometimes he would just dump in a mix rounds he had in his pocket, shots, longs, and long rifles, and blaze away with it. Made kids with single shot bolt actions a little green with envy.