Belgian Browning Auto-5

[bigjohnson]

Yesterday I picked up a Belgian Browning Auto-5, made about 1950. The gun is in pretty nice condition (60 to 70%), but some stupid SOB cut the barrel back to 19 inches and added a huge aluminum Cutts Compensator.
I'm trying to find info on where I can get a replacement barrel for this gun, and whether it's worth the time, effort, and cost to try to restore it to it's original condition.
Any thoughts out there?

 

[kentucky_smith]

www.corsonsbarrels.com

www.barrelexchange.com

I'd look around for the barrel you want, might cost about $250, but it would be worth it in the long run.

 

[bigjohnson]

Thanks for the help. It looks like I'll have to pay $350 or so for a decent barrel. But that's not too bad, as I bought the gun yesterday for $125. The stock needs some careful refinishing, but the metal finish is fine. If I end up putting another $500 or so into the gun, I'm still coming out ahead.

 

[PTK]

kentucky_smith

Those websites are great! I'm about to pick up a nice long barrel for my Rem-11 and get it working as a hunting gun again.