Browning BAR

redbull06

March 27, 2013 11:42

looking for replacement wood . any leads? numrich is out of stock.

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  redbull06

  March 27, 2013 11:42

  got this BAR in the shop. here is my problem....
  the gas piston is STUCK in the cylinder. i have soaked it in kroil for a week,applied heat,tried two bolts with coupling nut to force it out, cussed, prayed and it is still STUCK. [:0]
  ANY SUGGESTIONS???

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  rufe-snow

  March 27, 2013 11:56

  I don't know if this applies to your rifle? But at one time a outfit sold a aftermarket kit for filling in the various engravings and markings on a rifle with gold.

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  redbull06

  March 27, 2013 12:07

  That has crossed my mind also if it was an aftermarket thing. Thanks for your reply.

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  spas12

  March 27, 2013 14:55

  Have you tried asking Browning about it?

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  redbull06

  March 27, 2013 15:31

  I did this afternoon, I was told it was made on March 30,1970, shipped to Brandon Sports in Brandon, WI. MSR $275.00. It was originally called the Deluxe semi-auto and since renamed BAR Grade II.
  The gold engraving was not a factory thing, some after market gold wash.

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  tsr1965

  March 27, 2013 15:37

  If the gold was factory, it would be inlaid, and look like it was sculpted, and raised slightly above the steel of the receiver.. The gold wash is like a paint, and it would look like it was part of the engraving. You would be able to tell.
  
  Is this rifle by chance a Belgian made rifle? The DOM, says yes, but what does the barrel say?
  
  Best

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  redbull06

  March 27, 2013 20:16

  It is stamped "Made In Belgium" It is one beautiful piece.

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