Beautiful work. I’m 65 and my dad passed down to me his gun he bought the year I was born. It’s a 1956 browning a5 light twelve with poly choke. Last year on my oldest son’s 30th birthday I passed the browning as we so affectionately call it down to him at our hunting camp. That same day I passed on to my 2nd son age 28 my beloved 1974 Remington 870 wingmaster 12gauge with bird n slug barrels. A truly sentimental moment for us all to remember for a lifetime. Have a nice day 🇺🇸
Wow...thank you for sharing this story! It is true that guns create a true emotional connection between generations, and many people in general. One of my goals with the channel is try and connect people to a time when firearms were mainstream.
Beautiful job. I have my dad’s, RIP, 1915 A5 and it’s such a fantastic gun to shoot. I still hunt with it. It was my great grandfather’s then he gave it to my dad.
Thanks for the comment Larry. I am always interested in how a firearm allows for such an emotional connection to the lives of folks and their families. Thank you for sharing. I did a video talking about this same thing recently.
I'm going to attempt to do the same with my dad's browning a5. My mother gave it to him new for Christmas in 1951. He and I shot it many times. He hunted with it for many years.. it has huge sentimental value.
I’m going to reassemble a 1928 today. There was SO much going on there that was out of my wheelhouse that turned it into a quest! By far the biggest problem was the wood. On the forend, the small wood lip that secures the forend to the reciever was 90% gone! Now, the prudent solution would’ve been to just source another forend and call it even, but there was a hitch. In some twist of fate, both pieces of wood are absolutely stunning flamed/tiger striped and looked like they should’ve been on a show gun!!! I had to get creative.
Yep...tough to throw away a great piece of wood. Being creative (and thoughtful) is what we do in restorations. Watch some of the repair vids I did on the Ithaca double and see the nightmare turned angle. That one was a lot of thinking and work. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Outstanding. You're a true artisan. I have three of them I'm currently working on, one of which is a Savage 755A. Thanks for the video. Four thumbs up!!!
This is fabulous. I’m currently restoring an old Winchester Model 12 Featherweight I bought from a friends relatives. It was in good shape when I got it when I was 18 but it was needing a restoration. So i did and it looked great. I wasn’t allowed to have firearms in my parents house so I left it at a buddies house where his stepdad took it without asking and left it in the rain. I was beyond angry. Anyway, I’m currently restoring it again but will require Cerakote and filler. The pits are too deep in areas that can’t be repaired other more traditional ways. Fortunately Cerakote makes a color that resembles bluing so it will look very similar but able to withstand idiots leaving it in the rain. I really enjoy this project and wish I became a gunsmith. I’d love to do this for a living.
Cerakote is pretty amazing stuff. Never to late to learn a new skill. Good gunsmiths are becoming tough to find nowadays. Check out #thecinnabar channel. He is an older guy who has headed back to school to learn the trade.
Wow, that turned out great! I just finish my first restoration a few weeks ago, on a A5 Sweet Sixteen. My cousin wanted it cold blued, so it didn't turn out as nice as yours, but it was a helluva learning experience to take an old rusty relic and make it functional again. It had to have a new stock and forearm, though, which my cousin bought and I put it on after the restoration. There's a couple small videos on my page, one of shooting it and one with "before" pics slideshow. I'll eventually get the full video edited with disassembly and assembly.
You did an awesome job. Your respect and attention to detail to the original stamping is refreshing. I own 2 a5s 12ga and 16ga a remington 16ga model 11 and a first year production remington auto loading shotgun dad was going to throw out... needles to say i love these old shotguns and I think you did a fantastic job!
Thank You! Restorations go beyond just "spit and polish". Respecting the gun (or whatever is being restored) and its history, is critical to good restoration philosophy. Thanks again.
SixRounds Studio I look forward to many more great videos sir. Im a construction/ ag mechanic now but someday hope to restore and work on old firearms. Guys like you inspire the younger crowed like myself and keep the pride of work alive in multiple fields. Thank you again for sharing your hard work and knowledge.
Mine was passed down to me from an Uncle , its a 1939 16 ga short 2 5/8 chamber I use custom 2 1/2 inch shells that work perfect , You did a fantastic job on the restoration ...!!!
I love the title of your channel and the total mystery when I go to it and see your food vids....very cool! Live just up the road from yah brother. Oh...and these are just super old shotguns.
@@SixRoundsStudio once again great job on the restoration , check out my 16 ga auto on my instagram bows_outdoors she has a lot of battle scars but still beautiful !!
Thanks for this wonderful video. It helped a lot. I bought a Japanese-made Auto 5 for $250. We had the same problems with the bluing, cracked forend and stock restoration. Please tell me the year of manufacture by number NT151?
Its the work I like first. But if I can do something that gives meaning to others then it makes the work more valuable to me. Thank you for commenting. I hope you had a chance to watch my latest video. I talk some about the meaning firearms have for families
Beautiful job I can tell you know your business because of one simple observation, the screw holes are not dished out I have seen many top name firearm restorers when finished have wallowed out screw holes. Keep up the good work. Cheers👍 .
@@joebobbytaylor6289 Thanks for the question and comment. We do not work by the job, but by the hour. So depending on the condition of the firearm when we start, the cost will vary by the amount of work needed.
I just received a 1938 A5 in poor condition, it too has been in our family since it was new. Need to have this restoration done to pass along to future generations.
Nice! Hope you had a chance to watch my latest vid where I talk about the power of emotion and connections that these old firearms have over families and generations.
Beautiful gun and beautiful job! I notice the restoration woodwork is lighter than the before photos. I understand there is a bit of grime that would make the furniture present slightly darker. Is the stain & finish identical or near as to an original A5 of the time or was this finish specified by the client to be slightly lighter than original?
That is a great question. A few comments here. First the gun was very dirty...so much of the color was from 90 years of use. Second someone had refinished it with shellac sometime in its history. The shellac becomes soft and sticky and also absorbs crime tuning it darker (I see this often on old furniture that has had coats of shellac applied later in life). Now all that said...I have restored three Auto5 s over the years and each has been from a different era of the guns production (I have one in the retail shop right now from 1961 that is a deep red color). This is the first one I have experienced from the early 20th century, so have no real knowledge as to what wood was used during production. This was a blond wood (I believe it is circassian as it has those typical dramatic black streaks the wood is known for). It is possible that the factory stained it the red color that we started with...but I am uncertain and don't think it was. Browning has used circassian walnut several times in its history so I chose to leave it the natural color of the wood. I know that this all a bit of a waffle but that is my best answer. I hope it makes sense and helps.
That was truly impressive. It seems as though you filled in dings in the metal. Is that true? Or did the bluing and polishing just make it appear that way?
I really enjoyed this video. I'm cleaning up and restoring my grandpa's 12ga Ted Williams 200 shotgun it's a beautiful gun with some cosmetic work that needs done. He got it in like new condition from a gun shop used and it's a good gun just needs some elbow Greese.
@@SixRoundsStudio your was very very helpful. And it you would like to see the outcome of the shotgun I'll post a video on my Channel or I can send it you on Social Media
Wonderful video, I just received my Grandfather's A5 that was purchased new by him in 1952 and has been in the family ever since it still shoots but it is in much-needed restoration. It is a priceless family heirloom which I know you completely understand. Who would you recommend to do the job right and not damage this historic firearm? Thank you for the time and help it is very much appreciated.
Unfortunately I am not familiar with other shops that might do this kind of work. You might search the web. Be certain to ask careful questions about shop techniques and philosophy. There a alot of shops that do stock work and polish and reblue...but restoration is a complete different mindset. I have done a few addional vids about this subject. Also I did an interview on another channel where we discussed this very subject of restoration vs preservation. This is an important distinction to think about. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/taD7nyDG50k/v-deo.html Any other questions and I will try and help.
@@mtnhunter5578 I could...the Auto 5 in the vid belonged to a customer ( I have done two of these Auto 5s now). The problem is time. Currently I have a double shotgun I am starting (another heirloom gun from another family) that I will be several months on. I have already turned away several restoration request. Other than small repairs mixed in, I can only work on one restoration at a time.
@@SixRoundsStudio I completely understand that, I'm not in a hurry I just want it done right and I can tell you do exactly the kind of high quality work I'm looking for.
Thank you Matt. I hope the channel doesn't disappoint you. Check out the full 1905 Ithaca double restoration series. That series is winding up and the gun should be done in the next couple of weeks.
I have my dads old 47, I thought about having it restored then it occurred to me, Those marks ect are battle scars per say, Meaning my dad put those on it hunting, I take it out once a year when it snows to rabbit hunt, I have a 92 BPS dad gave me and it has loads of battle scars, I basically gave it to my son, I wore a lot of blue off the receiver from the miles I carried it,, Jr wants to have it blued, I keep telling him when I die go for it, But I can see why some want a restoration, Nothing better than a family gun, Nice work. I am sure the customer is happy
Thank you Steve. These are difficult and important decisions to make. Your thoughts about the "scars" are correct. This is the story of your families A5. If you have had a chance to watch any of my other videos, I have a discussion regarding these decision on my vids about restoring a Winchester model 1873. Ultimately it is in the hands of those who owns the firearm but we always recommend careful considerations first. I hope you enjoyed enough to like and subscribe. It helps the UA-cam algorithms and helps to grow the channel.
Nick V. Would not even be willing to attempt that question. Depends is always the correct answer. Depends on its current condition. Depends on how much rust/rust pitting. Need for reblue. Need for parts or part repair. Wood condition...etc.... Some shops have "standard rates" for work done (but everything is done by process to minimize cost and maximize profit); some shops charge by the hour for work done. I think your first question should be, "what are my expectations?" There is a huge sliding scale between "restoration and refinishing". Hope this helps.
Well...I polished right up to the engraving removing all of the pitting without touching the engraving (this particular shot gun was severely pitted). When all of the draw filing and heavy grit polishing was done I only polished the engraved portion with fine grit sand paper which had little affect on the engraving or its depth. There is often a tradeoff as to how aggressive you need to be. I chose not to damage the engraving so worked around it. I do the same with the roll marking. Most pitting is not very deep so carefully surveying the work before you begin allows you to make the best decisions on how to proceed with the restoration. Hope this helps.
I can understand putting 2200 hrs into a restoration of a personal firearm, but at what cost to another owner? Either way, what an outstanding finished product.
I did this restoration at the request of the family that owned it. This is very personal to the folks who hire me and I always explain that there is an excellent chance that they will get upside down on the cost vs the value. When it comes to families, family history and the emotions attached to it…the cost becomes secondary to the decisions. I work hard to give each client more than their money’s worth…but also to be considered is that my nearly 50 years of experience and knowledge…and my time…needs to be worth something.
i have a 1926 a5 id like to get restored one day. My dad doesnt want to but its been in our family since bought new and could use some work as id like to make it a nice gun to hunt with again.
Thanks for the taking time to comment Hugo. If the gun is in good serviceable condition and has been reasonably cared for, it is always best choice to let its history and story remain. Unless it is very rusty or broken leaving the story of its life is always the preferred choice. What condition to you think yours is in?
@@SixRoundsStudio it shoots fine just looks a little rough in some spots. Not any rust really at all ive found just carries a nice patina now. Main thing i want fixed is the stock where it connects to the tang on the receiver on the right side is missing a small chunk of wood so a good piece of the tang on the right side is bare just showing the metal and covering little of the tang on that side. Like to get a small piece of wood pinned in to that spot to make the gun whole again. Would that damage value at all something that small once changed?
1. What kind of chemical you put on barrel to make it rustie blue? 2. How long you keep barrel in jar with boiling water and why you dont use cork stopper to avoid water flow inside?
Chemical is Mark Lee. Instructions come with the chemical And The hot water doesn't hurt the inside of the barrel and evaporates quickly . When done neutralize the chemical and clean and oil well.
We have my wife's Great Grandfathers Auto 5, built in 1924, It needs a restoration but not sure how much something like that costs. Can you give me a ballpark figure?
Thanks for the comment and question. Everything would depend on current condition...and then your expected level of restoration (I only do one level). We suppose for this discussion that the restorer you choose actually understands restoration process and standards (see my two videos on the Winchester 73 for more discussion). If the shotgun is in reasonable condition for its age...then the amount you spend could be considerably less than one that has been used hard (the A5 in this vid was in horrible shape and needed nearly everything). Some restorers quote by the job (this can be a terrible business model because you never really know what you might run into....and the restorer could end up chasing their tail for the same amount of money). I have always worked by the hour. Be aware that you could easily spend more money than the gun is worth (I had one owner years ago pay me hundreds of dollars to restore a rifle valued at $50.00. He paid the money because, like you, the rifle belonged to his grandfather and he wanted to bring back both the condition and the family legacy. Much the same story with the A5 restoration in this vid). If you are still interested PM me over at my SixRounds Facebook page and we can discuss this more there.
icu...I use a thinned mixture of Tung oil and resins thinned with mineral spirits. Lots of very thin layers applied over and over and then "rubbed out" with rotten stone. It is a bit of a process.
Can the old safety be swapped out for the modern safety of the 70 Belgium A5. I have a A5 12ga that was built in 1903 it was my grandfather's , left it to my father who left it to me. ASAP
Not entirely sure what you mean by modern or old. The safety on these guns are a trigger block. So I have never tried what your asking so I really don't know the answer. The first thing you might want to look at is are the the trigger groups similar enough to swap out (a modern one into the older guns)? If each is dimensionaly the same, and if each trigger group performs the same function as the other in the same way, then I suppose it is possible.
Thanks for the question. We work by the hour so the final cost would depend on the condition of the firearm we start with and the level of restoration expected by the owners. These jobs can run anywhere from five hundred to a couple thousand.
SixRounds Studio almost all brownings have a feature if the bolt is locked back and you insert a shell in the feed it will automatically feed the shell into the barrel ready to fire. Some of the early A- 5s did not have it
I know this is an old post but the speed load feature was patented by John Browning's son Val Browning in 1952. I think the new style safety came out circa 1950.
I just purchased a 1940 Remington Model 11 12 gauge with a 28 inch barrel. Serial numbers match on receiver and barrel, 270232. (left side-WJ3 AC* FULL/right side-(REP) * R3) It's a standard no frills A grade in rough shape. Missing the magazine retaining screw and 3 locking screws. Has a broken recoil spring, and the forearm stock looks like a tank ran it over. About half way up the 28 inch barrel, there's an even bulge around the barrel and it's got a noticeable ring on the inside. It looks to uniform to be catastrophic failure. Manufactures defect? Barrel repair? If there's such a demon. Either way, I do not trust it...even cut at 18 1/2". So I need a barrel, rebuild kit, and a stock. To keep costs down I'm probably going to use a synthetic stock, this isn't going to be an award winner, just need it functional and reliable.
Wow...things! Assuming supply of parts, talent, perseverance and money....I guess almost anything can be done. The bulge in the barrel usually occurs because of some obstruction (even water in the barrel from rain can cause a small temporary obstruction). IF not split I could be repaired.
@@SixRoundsStudio Talked to the guy I bought it from, he bought it that way and has been using it in that condition ever since 1960. I'm still bringing it in to a local gunsmith for a third opinion.
Welp!!! Some choices (I am not sponsored by anyone) is Numrich Gun Parts online. Or purchase another gun in poor condition for its parts. Or have a machinist make them for you.
Safety? Who needs a safety? John Browning expected people to use a little common sense when handling a firearm, not like today where it's not uncommon to see 100 people per city block wearing a helmet and knee/elbow pads.
More restoration videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL9qDCV5FBukTcDpJ9ZeBJgDqNABA9hlcs.html
Beautiful work. I’m 65 and my dad passed down to me his gun he bought the year I was born. It’s a 1956 browning a5 light twelve with poly choke. Last year on my oldest son’s 30th birthday I passed the browning as we so affectionately call it down to him at our hunting camp. That same day I passed on to my 2nd son age 28 my beloved 1974 Remington 870 wingmaster 12gauge with bird n slug barrels. A truly sentimental moment for us all to remember for a lifetime. Have a nice day 🇺🇸
PS. I just had to sub to your channel. Stay safe and healthy 🇺🇸
Wow...thank you for sharing this story! It is true that guns create a true emotional connection between generations, and many people in general. One of my goals with the channel is try and connect people to a time when firearms were mainstream.
Thank you Ken
Outstanding! I am restoring one now, for a customer, that was very neglected. It's quite a task, but my love for restoration will keep me motivated.
Thank you. These are fantastic shotguns and deserve a continued life. Restoration rocks!
Oh yeah!
You're a true professional
Thank you for the complement Craig!!
Beautiful job. I have my dad’s, RIP, 1915 A5 and it’s such a fantastic gun to shoot. I still hunt with it. It was my great grandfather’s then he gave it to my dad.
Thanks for the comment Larry. I am always interested in how a firearm allows for such an emotional connection to the lives of folks and their families. Thank you for sharing. I did a video talking about this same thing recently.
Beautiful, my Grandfather had one and it's desperately in need of some love, I'll get it to a restorer at some point.
Great old guns. Be sure to select someone who has experience as a restorer not just as a refinisher.
Beautiful craftsmanship, thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment.
I'm going to attempt to do the same with my dad's browning a5. My mother gave it to him new for Christmas in 1951. He and I shot it many times. He hunted with it for many years.. it has huge sentimental value.
Funny how we get emotional about "things"...but its true...we do. Nice that you are honoring him.
Wow, you are a true craftsman. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Mark...appreciate the comment and complement.
I’m going to reassemble a 1928 today.
There was SO much going on there that was out of my wheelhouse that turned it into a quest!
By far the biggest problem was the wood.
On the forend, the small wood lip that secures the forend to the reciever was 90% gone!
Now, the prudent solution would’ve been to just source another forend and call it even, but there was a hitch.
In some twist of fate, both pieces of wood are absolutely stunning flamed/tiger striped and looked like they should’ve been on a show gun!!!
I had to get creative.
Yep...tough to throw away a great piece of wood. Being creative (and thoughtful) is what we do in restorations. Watch some of the repair vids I did on the Ithaca double and see the nightmare turned angle. That one was a lot of thinking and work. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just a beautiful restoration. Really enjoyed watching
Thank you very much! And thank you for the comment!
Great results from dedicated hard work. Bravo!
Outstanding. You're a true artisan. I have three of them I'm currently working on, one of which is a Savage 755A. Thanks for the video. Four thumbs up!!!
Wow!!! Thank you for the kind words!
This is fabulous. I’m currently restoring an old Winchester Model 12 Featherweight I bought from a friends relatives. It was in good shape when I got it when I was 18 but it was needing a restoration. So i did and it looked great. I wasn’t allowed to have firearms in my parents house so I left it at a buddies house where his stepdad took it without asking and left it in the rain. I was beyond angry. Anyway, I’m currently restoring it again but will require Cerakote and filler. The pits are too deep in areas that can’t be repaired other more traditional ways. Fortunately Cerakote makes a color that resembles bluing so it will look very similar but able to withstand idiots leaving it in the rain. I really enjoy this project and wish I became a gunsmith. I’d love to do this for a living.
Cerakote is pretty amazing stuff. Never to late to learn a new skill. Good gunsmiths are becoming tough to find nowadays. Check out #thecinnabar channel. He is an older guy who has headed back to school to learn the trade.
Wow, that turned out great! I just finish my first restoration a few weeks ago, on a A5 Sweet Sixteen. My cousin wanted it cold blued, so it didn't turn out as nice as yours, but it was a helluva learning experience to take an old rusty relic and make it functional again. It had to have a new stock and forearm, though, which my cousin bought and I put it on after the restoration. There's a couple small videos on my page, one of shooting it and one with "before" pics slideshow. I'll eventually get the full video edited with disassembly and assembly.
I will watch. Restorations are fun!
You did an awesome job. Your respect and attention to detail to the original stamping is refreshing. I own 2 a5s 12ga and 16ga a remington 16ga model 11 and a first year production remington auto loading shotgun dad was going to throw out... needles to say i love these old shotguns and I think you did a fantastic job!
Thank You! Restorations go beyond just "spit and polish". Respecting the gun (or whatever is being restored) and its history, is critical to good restoration philosophy. Thanks again.
SixRounds Studio I look forward to many more great videos sir. Im a construction/ ag mechanic now but someday hope to restore and work on old firearms. Guys like you inspire the younger crowed like myself and keep the pride of work alive in multiple fields. Thank you again for sharing your hard work and knowledge.
@@USMCOC More to come. Thanks for subscribing. Means a lot.
SixRounds Studio Yes sir no problem! Semper fi!
Beautiful work ! Truly art !
Thank You!
Wow that’s amazing! Great work!
Thank you!!
Very nice, I enjoyed the video and you now have a new subscriber 👍
Thank you! Appreciate you taking time to comment and subscribing.
Very good shot gun and restoration
Thank you. Keep coming back..more restorations coming
Love your ig. Thanks for the advice and taking the art restoration approach, you’re a true craftsman.
Thank you Joel. I love the work.
Mine was passed down to me from an Uncle , its a 1939 16 ga short 2 5/8 chamber I use custom 2 1/2 inch shells that work perfect , You did a fantastic job on the restoration ...!!!
I love the title of your channel and the total mystery when I go to it and see your food vids....very cool! Live just up the road from yah brother. Oh...and these are just super old shotguns.
@@SixRoundsStudio once again great job on the restoration , check out my 16 ga auto on my instagram bows_outdoors she has a lot of battle scars but still beautiful !!
Thank you so very much for this video.
Wow! Well you are very welcome!
Nice work Bill.
Thanks Damon....Lots of work!!
Fantastic work!! Great job and thank you!!
Thanks for this wonderful video. It helped a lot. I bought a Japanese-made Auto 5 for $250. We had the same problems with the bluing, cracked forend and stock restoration. Please tell me the year of manufacture by number NT151?
Fantastic job my friend , must be a wonderful feeling to restore the gun to a condition that your grandfather would know..
Its the work I like first. But if I can do something that gives meaning to others then it makes the work more valuable to me. Thank you for commenting. I hope you had a chance to watch my latest video. I talk some about the meaning firearms have for families
Beautiful job I can tell you know your business because of one simple observation, the screw holes are not dished out I have seen many top name firearm restorers when finished have wallowed out screw holes. Keep up the good work. Cheers👍
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Thanks Brian. I learned that fact decades ago and appreciate you notice!
Beautiful work!
Thank you
@@SixRoundsStudio how much do you charge to do this exact job?
@@joebobbytaylor6289 Thanks for the question and comment. We do not work by the job, but by the hour. So depending on the condition of the firearm when we start, the cost will vary by the amount of work needed.
@@SixRoundsStudio where can I find your contact information? Thanks
@@joebobbytaylor6289 Go to my UA-cam home page. There are links to all my socials and to Rodys Gun Shop which is the family business.
I just received a 1938 A5 in poor condition, it too has been in our family since it was new. Need to have this restoration done to pass along to future generations.
Nice! Hope you had a chance to watch my latest vid where I talk about the power of emotion and connections that these old firearms have over families and generations.
Outstanding!!!
Thank you William!
Beautiful gun and beautiful job! I notice the restoration woodwork is lighter than the before photos. I understand there is a bit of grime that would make the furniture present slightly darker. Is the stain & finish identical or near as to an original A5 of the time or was this finish specified by the client to be slightly lighter than original?
That is a great question. A few comments here. First the gun was very dirty...so much of the color was from 90 years of use. Second someone had refinished it with shellac sometime in its history. The shellac becomes soft and sticky and also absorbs crime tuning it darker (I see this often on old furniture that has had coats of shellac applied later in life). Now all that said...I have restored three Auto5 s over the years and each has been from a different era of the guns production (I have one in the retail shop right now from 1961 that is a deep red color). This is the first one I have experienced from the early 20th century, so have no real knowledge as to what wood was used during production. This was a blond wood (I believe it is circassian as it has those typical dramatic black streaks the wood is known for). It is possible that the factory stained it the red color that we started with...but I am uncertain and don't think it was. Browning has used circassian walnut several times in its history so I chose to leave it the natural color of the wood. I know that this all a bit of a waffle but that is my best answer. I hope it makes sense and helps.
That was truly impressive. It seems as though you filled in dings in the metal. Is that true? Or did the bluing and polishing just make it appear that way?
We pulled out as much of the pitting as we could with files, and then polished and blued. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I really enjoyed this video. I'm cleaning up and restoring my grandpa's 12ga Ted Williams 200 shotgun it's a beautiful gun with some cosmetic work that needs done. He got it in like new condition from a gun shop used and it's a good gun just needs some elbow Greese.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I hope I was able to share some useable information to help you with your restoration
@@SixRoundsStudio your was very very helpful. And it you would like to see the outcome of the shotgun I'll post a video on my Channel or I can send it you on Social Media
@@sasquatchexperience5994 I think you should post a vid on your channel. Just give me a heads up. I would love to see the gun when its done
Grande arma! Passione infinita!
Wonderful video, I just received my Grandfather's A5 that was purchased new by him in 1952 and has been in the family ever since it still shoots but it is in much-needed restoration. It is a priceless family heirloom which I know you completely understand. Who would you recommend to do the job right and not damage this historic firearm? Thank you for the time and help it is very much appreciated.
Unfortunately I am not familiar with other shops that might do this kind of work. You might search the web. Be certain to ask careful questions about shop techniques and philosophy. There a alot of shops that do stock work and polish and reblue...but restoration is a complete different mindset. I have done a few addional vids about this subject. Also I did an interview on another channel where we discussed this very subject of restoration vs preservation. This is an important distinction to think about. Here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/taD7nyDG50k/v-deo.html Any other questions and I will try and help.
@@SixRoundsStudio Could you do the work? I didn't know if thats somethign you did for yourself or could do for someone else.
@@mtnhunter5578 I could...the Auto 5 in the vid belonged to a customer ( I have done two of these Auto 5s now). The problem is time. Currently I have a double shotgun I am starting (another heirloom gun from another family) that I will be several months on. I have already turned away several restoration request. Other than small repairs mixed in, I can only work on one restoration at a time.
@@SixRoundsStudio I completely understand that, I'm not in a hurry I just want it done right and I can tell you do exactly the kind of high quality work I'm looking for.
Wow
I wish my A5 looked like that!
Thank you!
wow nice job!!!
Thank you!
Trabalho incrível, excelente restauração!
Thank you
Nice !
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Wow that is some amazing work. I subbed to your channel . 👍
Thank you Matt. I hope the channel doesn't disappoint you. Check out the full 1905 Ithaca double restoration series. That series is winding up and the gun should be done in the next couple of weeks.
Beautiful, the work of a true artisan.
Thank you very much!
Beautiful
Thank You!
You're work is awesome and beautiful. I have a question about my A-5 light 12 serial number 292933 it was my father's from my grandfather. Thank you.
Not sure I can help but contact me on the FB message with your question.
I was wondering what year
I have my dads old 47, I thought about having it restored then it occurred to me, Those marks ect are battle scars per say, Meaning my dad put those on it hunting, I take it out once a year when it snows to rabbit hunt, I have a 92 BPS dad gave me and it has loads of battle scars, I basically gave it to my son, I wore a lot of blue off the receiver from the miles I carried it,, Jr wants to have it blued, I keep telling him when I die go for it, But I can see why some want a restoration, Nothing better than a family gun,
Nice work. I am sure the customer is happy
Thank you Steve. These are difficult and important decisions to make. Your thoughts about the "scars" are correct. This is the story of your families A5. If you have had a chance to watch any of my other videos, I have a discussion regarding these decision on my vids about restoring a Winchester model 1873. Ultimately it is in the hands of those who owns the firearm but we always recommend careful considerations first. I hope you enjoyed enough to like and subscribe. It helps the UA-cam algorithms and helps to grow the channel.
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Lovely work and a lovely shotgun. Can i ask what bluing solution you used ? Would it be Mark Lee's by any chance ?
Yes Mark Lee. One of the best.
Very well made and informative video!! This video should have 1 million views! Where did you get your nice wooden handle screw drivers / tools?
Wow...thank you Chad! Tools come from Brownells. Hope you have had a chance to watch some of my other vids.
I have my dad's old a-5 from 1929 I would like to get it restored. How much would it cost to get restored
Nick V. Would not even be willing to attempt that question. Depends is always the correct answer. Depends on its current condition. Depends on how much rust/rust pitting. Need for reblue. Need for parts or part repair. Wood condition...etc.... Some shops have "standard rates" for work done (but everything is done by process to minimize cost and maximize profit); some shops charge by the hour for work done. I think your first question should be, "what are my expectations?" There is a huge sliding scale between "restoration and refinishing". Hope this helps.
How did you polish around the engravings without wearing them off?
Well...I polished right up to the engraving removing all of the pitting without touching the engraving (this particular shot gun was severely pitted). When all of the draw filing and heavy grit polishing was done I only polished the engraved portion with fine grit sand paper which had little affect on the engraving or its depth. There is often a tradeoff as to how aggressive you need to be. I chose not to damage the engraving so worked around it. I do the same with the roll marking. Most pitting is not very deep so carefully surveying the work before you begin allows you to make the best decisions on how to proceed with the restoration. Hope this helps.
I actually bought a newer 70s model an the forearm stock is cracked so bad i wont shoot it an i cant find one anywhere could you help me ? Please
Welp...you can search for a used one off Numrich or ebay first...and then try and repair it after that. Repairs are a crap shoot.
You did a wonderful job! Are you interested in doing another A5?
I would if....I am booked through all this year (damn UA-cam). Working on a 1905 Ithaca right now and will be on that for a few months to come.
@@SixRoundsStudio Are you interested in doing it after that? Is there a better way we can communicate?
@@RogerSnell Up in the channel header art are links to Rodys Gun Shop and SixRounds Studio on Facebook. You can message from there.
@@SixRoundsStudio Great, I sent a message to you on fb.
Would love to have my dads 61 light twelve restored like that
I can understand putting 2200 hrs into a restoration of a personal firearm, but at what cost to another owner? Either way, what an outstanding finished product.
I did this restoration at the request of the family that owned it. This is very personal to the folks who hire me and I always explain that there is an excellent chance that they will get upside down on the cost vs the value. When it comes to families, family history and the emotions attached to it…the cost becomes secondary to the decisions. I work hard to give each client more than their money’s worth…but also to be considered is that my nearly 50 years of experience and knowledge…and my time…needs to be worth something.
@@SixRoundsStudio outstanding.
nice job
Thank you!
What are the initial on the plate stand for down arrow and letters r.v looks like
Thanks for watching John. Im afraid that I am not sure where you are looking.
i have a 1926 a5 id like to get restored one day. My dad doesnt want to but its been in our family since bought new and could use some work as id like to make it a nice gun to hunt with again.
Thanks for the taking time to comment Hugo. If the gun is in good serviceable condition and has been reasonably cared for, it is always best choice to let its history and story remain. Unless it is very rusty or broken leaving the story of its life is always the preferred choice. What condition to you think yours is in?
@@SixRoundsStudio it shoots fine just looks a little rough in some spots. Not any rust really at all ive found just carries a nice patina now. Main thing i want fixed is the stock where it connects to the tang on the receiver on the right side is missing a small chunk of wood so a good piece of the tang on the right side is bare just showing the metal and covering little of the tang on that side. Like to get a small piece of wood pinned in to that spot to make the gun whole again. Would that damage value at all something that small once changed?
Nice!
Thank you very much!
I believe mines a 61 or a 65. Has years of wear but functions as intended. Would love to have it restored
These are great old guns for sure. Thank you for commenting!
1. What kind of chemical you put on barrel to make it rustie blue?
2. How long you keep barrel in jar with boiling water
and why you dont use cork stopper to avoid water flow inside?
Chemical is Mark Lee. Instructions come with the chemical And The hot water doesn't hurt the inside of the barrel and evaporates quickly . When done neutralize the chemical and clean and oil well.
@@SixRoundsStudio and can you tell what chemical solution use on 4:19 to repair dents?
@@НикитаМетешинский Distilled water. Watch more of my vids...I cover much of this. Welcome to the channel
@@SixRoundsStudio ok, I`ll check it
I have a 1957 Browning 12 of my Grandpa’s. Where can I get a rebuild kit (springs and such)?
I would try Numrich Gun Parts. They have a nice searchable website.
SixRounds Studio thank you.
Beautiful work - well done. The A5 is a classic and a fine field gun.
You are handy man.
We have my wife's Great Grandfathers Auto 5, built in 1924, It needs a restoration but not sure how much something like that costs. Can you give me a ballpark figure?
Thanks for the comment and question. Everything would depend on current condition...and then your expected level of restoration (I only do one level). We suppose for this discussion that the restorer you choose actually understands restoration process and standards (see my two videos on the Winchester 73 for more discussion). If the shotgun is in reasonable condition for its age...then the amount you spend could be considerably less than one that has been used hard (the A5 in this vid was in horrible shape and needed nearly everything). Some restorers quote by the job (this can be a terrible business model because you never really know what you might run into....and the restorer could end up chasing their tail for the same amount of money). I have always worked by the hour. Be aware that you could easily spend more money than the gun is worth (I had one owner years ago pay me hundreds of dollars to restore a rifle valued at $50.00. He paid the money because, like you, the rifle belonged to his grandfather and he wanted to bring back both the condition and the family legacy. Much the same story with the A5 restoration in this vid). If you are still interested PM me over at my SixRounds Facebook page and we can discuss this more there.
What finish did you use on the wood?
icu...I use a thinned mixture of Tung oil and resins thinned with mineral spirits. Lots of very thin layers applied over and over and then "rubbed out" with rotten stone. It is a bit of a process.
@@SixRoundsStudio Hey thanks for writing me back, you did an awesome restoration job. What resin did you use?
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@@SixRoundsStudio I’d love to but I haven’t had any social media for awhile haha but are you mixing boiled linseed oil and wax?
Can the old safety be swapped out for the modern safety of the 70 Belgium A5. I have a A5 12ga that was built in 1903 it was my grandfather's , left it to my father who left it to me. ASAP
Not entirely sure what you mean by modern or old. The safety on these guns are a trigger block. So I have never tried what your asking so I really don't know the answer. The first thing you might want to look at is are the the trigger groups similar enough to swap out (a modern one into the older guns)? If each is dimensionaly the same, and if each trigger group performs the same function as the other in the same way, then I suppose it is possible.
Takes it to the range...drops it.
You do great work can I send you mine???
Maybe someday :) Lots of work in the shop
Wish I could
How much would it cost to do that
Thanks for the question. We work by the hour so the final cost would depend on the condition of the firearm we start with and the level of restoration expected by the owners. These jobs can run anywhere from five hundred to a couple thousand.
I have a 1930 A5, someone put plastic furniture on it,,,it’ll get this treatment one day.
Wow...plastic!
Great video. Weird music
Glad you like the video. Appreciate all the comments. Hope you have tried some of the other vids?
I have 91372 but don't know what year.
Use this link to the Browning serial number lookup: www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm.html
Did not match any documents. Thank you.
Does this gun have the automatic speed load ?
Not sure what that is?
SixRounds Studio almost all brownings have a feature if the bolt is locked back and you insert a shell in the feed it will automatically feed the shell into the barrel ready to fire. Some of the early A- 5s did not have it
Tanman813 its a one-piece, visible in at least one of the video passes he did. No speed load feature on this one.
I know this is an old post but the speed load feature was patented by John Browning's son Val Browning in 1952. I think the new style safety came out circa 1950.
I have a 1923 16guage if anyone is interested it’s decent condition
I just purchased a 1940 Remington Model 11 12 gauge with a 28 inch barrel. Serial numbers match on receiver and barrel, 270232. (left side-WJ3 AC* FULL/right side-(REP) * R3) It's a standard no frills A grade in rough shape. Missing the magazine retaining screw and 3 locking screws. Has a broken recoil spring, and the forearm stock looks like a tank ran it over. About half way up the 28 inch barrel, there's an even bulge around the barrel and it's got a noticeable ring on the inside. It looks to uniform to be catastrophic failure. Manufactures defect? Barrel repair? If there's such a demon. Either way, I do not trust it...even cut at 18 1/2". So I need a barrel, rebuild kit, and a stock. To keep costs down I'm probably going to use a synthetic stock, this isn't going to be an award winner, just need it functional and reliable.
Wow...things! Assuming supply of parts, talent, perseverance and money....I guess almost anything can be done. The bulge in the barrel usually occurs because of some obstruction (even water in the barrel from rain can cause a small temporary obstruction). IF not split I could be repaired.
@@SixRoundsStudio Talked to the guy I bought it from, he bought it that way and has been using it in that condition ever since 1960. I'm still bringing it in to a local gunsmith for a third opinion.
I got a 1952 and finding parts is impossible
Welp!!! Some choices (I am not sponsored by anyone) is Numrich Gun Parts online. Or purchase another gun in poor condition for its parts. Or have a machinist make them for you.
Ok ill try and look there
Try...Art's Gun Shop in Missouri - he specializes in A5's...he has a website ~
@@buddydog1956 oof missouri. Well i mean maybe its worth it if i can afford a total rebuild
Rather had the gun before resto.
OK
Safety? Who needs a safety? John Browning expected people to use a little common sense when handling a firearm, not like today where it's not uncommon to see 100 people per city block wearing a helmet and knee/elbow pads.
A different time for sure. Still nice to have a safety that is convenient to use if you've got one.
Looks good but u ruined it
Sorry to hear that