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How long will my secondhand Browning B425 last me?

I've just bought my first gun, a secondhand Browning B425. How long will it last before I need to buy another one?

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Time Well Spent
Time Well Spent November 13, 2012

SHOTGUN MAINTENANCE
Mike George
Modern guns like your Browning will withstand the firing of hundreds and thousands of cartridges and last a lifetime as long as you care for it properly and keep it clean.

Neglect is a gun?s biggest enemy, regardless of who made it or how much it cost.

Whenever you clean your gun you should make a special point of wiping the bearing surfaces with a soft cloth to remove any tiny abrasive grit particles, then smear a good quality grease over the knuckles and hinge pin or stub pins before re-assembling the gun.

Do this every time and you will minimise wear and thereby extend the life of the gun.

Finally, take the gun to a practical gunsmith from time to time and let him have a look at it ? he will replace weak springs, worn parts and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it continues to work perfectly.