Can anyone say when Browning started pressing barrels instead of using threads. What is the advantage/disadvantage of this method of rifle production?
Not sure on when the change from threads to pressing of barrels occurred... But, I would imagine production costs would be lower. Not many users change the barrel of a new firearm in their lifetime...
Didn't know they ever installed BAR barrels any other way than the current way. Did they ever thread into... something other than a pressed-in extension? The parts schematics at Brownells(.com) sort of lead me to believe they've never been threaded. That's not a photo, though; just a parts schematic.
Yea...not really familiar with the way Browning "use to do it" or "if they ever did it"... I would suggest the OP call Browning Customer Service for the answer... http://www.browning.com/customerservice/index.asp http://www.browning.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=35
