Been wrenching on Brownings longer than I like to think about. The advice about screwdrivers is spot on. The Europeans like those narrow screw slots. Get you some hollow ground driver tips and use the correct thickness and width, American taper screwdrivers WILL bugger the slots. Most Brownings suffer from lack of real maintenance due to the inherent reliability of the design and usually really need to be disassembled for a thorough cleaning--amazing how much crap can accumulate over the years. If you don't feel comfortable taking it down take it to a competent 'smith. In the interest of getting it running, the advice about the action spring is good altho they usually should be replaced along with the recoil spring. While you're at it, clean the mag tube well, lube lightly, then wipe off with a clean rag and the friction mechanism will be correctly lubricated, don't over lubricate. Make sure the friction ring is correctly installed for your loads with the gap in the outer spring matching the gap in the bronze ring. 'Bout as much as I can tell you without seeing the gun. Good luck. Goatwhiskers the Elder
