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No Fowlgunner the bands are metal. If you look closely there are screws. Two clearly, one on the side and one in the middle. It looks like there are three total. If this was just a decorative detail in wood there would be no need for screws.
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Sorry Jon, I wasn't clear enough. I was referring back to Geo's statement that he thought the illustration in the catalogue provided by Researcher had bands on the forearm. I do not have a photo-bucket account but if you follow the thread on Shotgun World Sauerfan has pictures of the original style Auto 5 forearm. Shotgun World Thanks, Will
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The metal fore end bands are each attached with three tiny wood screws. My supposition that they were original to the gun is from the fit and quality. They just don't look like something added later to brace a crack in the wood. At any rate, they didn't work and the usual fore end crack is there...Geo
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Geo., I read through the SW thread and most of what I was curious about was answered within it. Thanks for the link.
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Sirs, I have found one of these FN shotguns at a local gun store. 16ga, #24922. Acier Special on barrels.
The frame is marked "Fabrique Nationale Darmes Guerre Herstal" with Browning's patent, depose below. Belgian 'PV' proofs stamped all over. But it has a straight stock. Has anyone ever known of a factory straight stocked FN browning patented shotgun? Considering the purchase, but the stock has me scratching my head. Thanks.
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RedofTx, check out the old advertisement on page 3 of this thread to see the gun you're looking at. This thread on ShotgunWorld will help with dating by serial number: < http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=297760&start=300> Enjoy your research...Geo P.S. Looks like 1922.
Last edited by Geo. Newbern; 08/27/15 08:55 PM. Reason: added postscript
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