Mell What does the R and MC mean on a Browning a500?
The “MC” position engages the magazine cutoff (See Figure 8-A). The “R” position (See Figure 8-B) places the magazine in conventional repeater position, chambering a shell from the magazine each time the breechblock cycles rearward (as when you shoot or manually cycle the breechblock).
What is a magazine cut off on a shotgun?
A magazine cut-off is a device that allows the shooter to chose block the shells from coming out of the magazine and feeding into the chamber when the gun’s action is opened.
What is the lever on the side of a Browning shotgun?
The lever is the magazine cutoff. The purpose is to allow you to empty the chamber without emptying the gun. It allows you to “safe” the gun for fence crossings etc.
How to determine the year of manufacture on a Browning A5?
Please note that few A5 serial number records remain on units manufactured from 1903-1939. Manufacturing of this model ceased in the year 2000. Print the pages containing the serial number and corresponding date you are seeking and file for future reference.
Where do you find the serial number on a Browning?
To find the year of proof of your (Post 1975) Browning or Miroku shotgun you’ll need to find the Serial Number. On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever… and on Semi-Autos somewhere on the receiver… In the Serial number there are two letters together – This is your date code.
What kind of shotgun was the Browning A5?
The Browning A5 has the destinction of being the first mass produced semiautomatic shotgun. John Browning himself called it his greatest achievement at the time, of course that was before the 1911 .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun. X = 20 Gauge.
Where is the serial number on a Miroku Browning?
To find the year of proof of your (Post 1975) Browning or Miroku shotgun you’ll need to find the Serial Number. On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever…. and on Semi-Autos somewhere on the receiver…. In the Serial number there are two letters together – This is your date code.