My baby just came back!!!

[H2OFwlKlr]

Originally Posted by Salty

Three gunsmiths told me not to touch it.

And they are all correct!

[Dink]

Salty.......I have to many comebacks to your post......I'm on overload.....will be back tomorrow

[Finfeatherfur]

Or NOT!!!!!!! If it is operational. I know most collectors want the gun to function, and function as it was built to operate. If it does not, or has major issues (rust, damage stock/forearm), then I would seek a restoration on it, otherwise you have no money to be gained in a heap of crap!

I know what they are saying, and it is true - don't touch a classic. But most gunsmiths do not know how to "restore" an old weapon and I would have it appraised by a gun broker before doing anything!

[BIRD DOG]

Originally Posted by Salty

That's a professional lookin' job. Cool pattern, too.

I have a 70 year-old Browning Auto 12 that I'd like to have something done like that, but, everybody tells me not to mess with it. Says it'll decrease the value.

A5's are still only worth so much,its not like an old Parker or L.C.Smith side by side.At most I would say it "could" be worth $2000 and that depends on model and shape.If it was a magnum or light 20 or a sweet 16 with a ribbed barrel and Belgium made then it could be worth that.You can find A5's all day in great shape for $800 to $1000.If it was made in Japan its not worth as much but its probably Belguim made being that old.
My point is if you enjoy hunting with it then have it dipped!! Theres nothing like hunting with something thats been in the family!

[iron man]

Originally Posted by Salty

That's a professional lookin' job. Cool pattern, too.

I have a 70 year-old Browning Auto 12 that I'd like to have something done like that, but, everybody tells me not to mess with it. Says it'll decrease the value.

DON'T TOUCH IT! Especially if its a Belgian model.
Have the Auto 5 Belgian and just took it apart because it was jamming on me every shell and cleaned it. Had a couple people want to offer 600+ for my dad's. If anything I'll get a black synthetic stock and keep the old one as a deal breaker.

As for your gun FFF, looks very good. Want to get my 20 gauge dipped some day, maybe even my pistol .

[jldsc]

I have some friends that started doing it in Jennings, just off of hwy 90 by J&J Marine, they do just about any color or camo their is. Solid colors, carbon fiber, and if I remember correctly he told me 7 different camo's...Its T-Boy Comeaux and Brice Meaux..Not sure the name of it, Saltyshaw may now the number??

[SaltERedneck]

Like the gun!