Browning A5 Detail Strip?

[WaltWhite]

Just got handed down a Browning A5 that's been in the family a few decades, a Light 12 model. There's a hairline in the stock so I'm having that sent away and fixed. In the meantime I want to detail strip this bugger and clean it out.

So far internet guides have gotten me to the point where I have the barrel, forend and stock off. I've removed the action spring and plugs and have them soaking cause they were filthy. Going to clean the action tube tomorrow.

There are two more areas I want to get at: the mag tube and inside the receiver. Just looking at the gun it appears a few sets of screws holds the trigger pack in, which would drop out and permit access to the receiver, bolt and mag tube. Thing is, I don't want to start unscrewing things willy nilly and have springs and parts go everywhere...

Any help or links to guides greatly appreciated.

 

[rcmodel]

If you have to ask, you shouldn't.

But if you must?

http://www.shotgunworld.com/images/BROWNINGA5DISASSEMBLY.pdf


Be aware that your average junk drawer screwdriver will not fit the thin slot screws without ruining them.

Get a set of hollow-ground gunsmith screwdrivers before you even think about trying it.

rc

 

[WaltWhite]

Looks like a honey! Nothing I can't handel though, have the full set of grace drivers and punches. Been at this sort of thing a while now.

I'm probably not going to disassemble the trigger pack or bolt unless I'm feeling industrious. Just want to clean out the receiver and mag tube.

 

[jaguarxk120]

Go to www.midwestgunworks.com they have the factory service manual online. You can down load it. The manual give step by step instructions on disassembly.

 

[Frostbite]

If you have to ask, you shouldn't.

But if you must?

http://www.shotgunworld.com/images/BROWNINGA5DISASSEMBLY.pdf


Be aware that your average junk drawer screwdriver will not fit the thin slot screws without ruining them.

Get a set of hollow-ground gunsmith screwdrivers before you even think about trying it.

rc

Thank you rc. Would you be kind enough to provide us with the link to the reassembly guide? Something tells me it might not be just a do it backward thing. If it is, please just say so.
Also, Browning sells a small gunsmith tool kit, which I saw at my LGS last time I was there. Do you happen to know if this modern kit would do for an old A5 as well? I did not buy it, but I might buy it if it does. It was around $40 if I remember correctly. I own one of their good rifles and I will someday, hopefully later than sooner, also inherit an old A5 as well as a small bunch of interesting guns.

 

[natman]

I've taken apart a lot of guns and the A5 is one of the most complicated. There is a tiny retaining screw on the tang that you will bugger up unless you use a screwdriver that is fitted exactly for it.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...-sets/browning-screwdriver-set-prod25553.aspx