Do you guys know if a pre-war 16-ga. Browning A-5 will cycle 2.75-in. shells?
One of my hunting buddies called me on his cell phone from the road to proudly tell me he'd bought a Sweet Sixteen for a great price ($575) at a small town gun shop. When he told me about the "raised but not vent rib," I thought, "Uh-oh." I asked him where the safety was, and he said "Huh ... it's out in front of the trigger."
About then his cell phone cut out on me, which was a relief, because I didn't relish telling him he hadn't bought a Sweet Sixteen, or that that safety is known as "the widowmaker." Now I'm trying to figure out if I have more bad news to deliver. It was certainly no steal, but I don't think he paid way too much for the gun, as long as it has a lot of condition. I am worried, though, that he may need 2.5-in. shells, which becomes problematic, as he's thinking it would make a cool old duck gun.
Thoughts? Thanks. TT
