Have a gunsmith check your stock. It may be swelling of the wood which is hindering some of the mechanisms. I had similar problem with a Model 78.
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Answer If the gun has a cross bolt safety, it means that it was converted by Browning. This gun was made with the safety in the front of the trigger guard. Many times the gun would be converted and the new trigger was blued. If your safety is in the front of the trigger guard, then best explanation would be that it was replaced from repair, or that the gun was refinished. A sweet 16 that came from the factory at FN would be rare not to have a gold trigger. The answer is most likely something else besides a mistake from FN. If it's important to you, contact Browning and see if you can have them plate or replace your trigger.
This is one of those times when you need a gunsmith.
If your Mdl 42 is a bolt action 22 rifle, it is a Marlin Mdl 80. There were 5 different trigger guards used at different times. Go to the wbsite for gunpartscorp, select M, then Marlin-Glenfield. Model 80, scroll down to part 78. Some of them are in stock.
From what I've seen, the Brownings action is essentially identical to the Winchesters.The Winchester came out in the 1920's and were discontinued in the 1960'sI don't believe the Browning came out until 1990.My guess would be that Browning saw a market for a good quality .22.I have seen a few Winchester 52 sporters, but I have no idea about their pedagree.Most of them came from the factory as target /match setups with long barrels and vernier sights.The Browning is a fine gun, but there's this mystique that goes with the Winchester 52...and the Winchester sells for 3 times what the Browning goes for.
Probably not. The 16 has come and gone and come back again many times. It would not be surprising to see another model offered in 16ga in the future.
It depends on what model you have. It is most likely a worn sear, or a problem with the internal pressure.
The US Navy has made purchases from Browning many times throughout its history.
I have no specific knowledge of your firearm, but I just today spent 2 hours in my local library reasearching a Browning "Sweet Sixteen", manufactured in Belgium, marked #97592,which only means it was manufactured somewhere from 1910-12...What I found is that everything has to do with model, condition, model, condition... I looked at two books: STANDARD CATALOG OF FIREARMS :Schwing, and BLUE BOOK "of something" like that. Most informative, lots of pics. What I learned is that condition and novililities make a big difference. These books were not easy to navigate, being a novice, but can be done. Some of those Browings with a gold plated triger were valued around $20 grand. Good luck with your search. Wish mine had that gold "trigger".
yes she is, most of the times
It will depend on the caliber, the trigger and the type of semi-auto action.
If we are talking about a browning model BAR?There is a book published by J.B.Wood entitled the gun digest book of firearms assembly/disassembly Part IV.This book is invaluable to the home gunsmith,firearms owner for the proper care of your rifle.On page 19 you will find the complete step by step disassembly of the browning BAR.I have used it many times and have copied the pages for others that own a browning BAR.It also covers the tools needed.Good luck.