Need a smith to convert a FN/ Browning 16 to accept 2 3/4 shells

[Bryan]

I have a FN ?Browning 16 gauge that is a 2 9/16 chamber. I do not want to buy $13.00 a box shells. I would like to have it converted to accept 2 3/4 shells. That is if it is not going to cost an arm and a leg. Then i will just move this one along and look for another.

 

[Brian618]

That's a pretty collectable shotgun and any alterations to it would destroy any collector value. It can be done, but would require extending the chamber and forcing cone, as well a enlarging the ejection port, which mean machining the receiver and unless you want bare steel, you should include a receiver reblue job. If the gun is in any kind of condition I probably wouldn't do it if it were mine.

 

[Bryan]

I am not a collector. It is in shooter condition. If it can be converted for a reasonable price then I will get it done. If not I got it for not a lot of money and would be up for trading or selling.

 

[Bryan]

Here is a link to what needs to be done in a conversion.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=80166&start=0

 

[Brian618]

I noticed Williams in Michigan offers the service for about $200. I would contact them since they have setups for the machine work. http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsmith_service_michigan.htm

 

[northgeorgia30143]

That's a lot of milling, probably cost prohibitive for a shooter. I would just use 2 1/2" shells and be done with it

 

[Bryan]

looks like I'll just move it on. find one ready to handle two and three quarter

 

[Bryan]

Shotgun is posted for sale or trade.

http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/650317-FS-FT-FN-A5-16-gauge-shotgun