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21 January 2025, 02:50
john c.
magazine plug
picked up a 1955 browning A5 in 12 ga. TX only allows 2 in the mag and 1 chambered for dove hunting. is there a plug for this gun?
21 January 2025, 18:56
cgbach
I have seen factory plugs for the old A5s and I believe they came with a new gun. They were made of wood. If you can find a photo of one they would not be hard to make from a hardwood dowel. You may be able to pick up one from Browning. Midwest gun works has them (plastic) for 10$.
C.G.B.
21 January 2025, 20:36
john c.
nice. thanks
22 January 2025, 09:07
DCS Member
Yes, as mentioned. We even used No. 2 pencils snapped off at the right length.


I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.

Marcus Cady

DRSS
22 January 2025, 16:21
leemar28
Use a pencil in my A5 as well


Hang on TITE !!
23 January 2025, 15:40
p dog shooter
About any diameter rod make of most material.

That fits properly in the mag. tube will work.

I have use a lot of old alum. arrow's

I like stuff that will not hold moisture.
23 January 2025, 16:26
Use Enough Gun
Best are the plastic ones unless you need to feel nostalgic. I've removed most of my original wooden ones and replaced them with plastic for practicality's sake.
23 January 2025, 19:52
john c.
yea, i grew up in the desert boonies and it was considered sacraledge to buy anything new you could "rig". but that was many years and give a shits ago. i have a plastic one inbound.
23 January 2025, 21:44
p dog shooter
quote:
yea, i grew up in the desert boonies and it was considered sacraledge to buy anything new you could "rig". but that was many years and give a shits ago.


But it is hard not being cheap.

I just got chewed out for buying a new ice auger.

Wife said doesn't your 50 yoa hand auger still work.

I have a nice electric one now. Wink