Keep these videos coming Matt. Packed with facts and it’s great to have someone who really knows their subject, catering to people who love guns of this era.
Very well presented and informative video, thank you. I’ve just stumbled across your channel and impressed with the focus on some of the older icons that I was fortunate enough to grow up around, including Belgian Brownings and solid old Berettas. I have a 12b Miroku mk60 grade 6 32”, a pretty little 20b Beretta S687, an old AYA 16b s/s , and I’m just moving on my late father’s 30” 12b B2G, and replacing it with a B425 Grade 6 as featured in this video but a 30” 20b version which I think is a nice find. It’s also been pressure tested so future proofed for years to come. I’ve been off the shooting scene a bit for probably 15 years, and only shot a few times a year, I’ve sort of ignored the influx of Krieghoffs, Blasers and Ceaser Guerinis that don’t really interest me. Now my son is 7 I am looking forward to picking it up again a bit more regularly and teach him, it’s nice these old dinosaurs can still be considered a class act. Amongst many guns I learned to shoot with, I also remember having a 20b Remington 1100. I quite fancy one of those again for the cabinet, perhaps a .410 for the novelty factor. Maybe it would be nice to have a review of that iconic gun. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. I think that it is difficult to ignore some of these older guns in terms of their history and heritage. Remington will almost certainly make an appearance on here so stay tuned... Kind regards, Matthew
Another powerful review Matthew and very informative. Your reviews are priceless and always a pleasure. The 425 grade 6 review is undoubtedly of a beautiful gun which I think is very similar to my 525 Prestige except the engraving on the action is silver finish. However the 525 trigger is gold but adjustable. The weight is also spot on as you say at 7lbs 12ozs. Another contributor made an interesting comment that the equivalent today is the crown.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Indeed the grade 6 (Ultimate) is virtually identical to the grade 5 (Prestige) apart from the gold. Certainly at the time the Heritage was the grade 6’s replacement in terms of a 525. Following the recent relaunch of the 525 Prestige in game specification (initially a limited edition) that would put the 525 Crown as a grade 6 equivalent yes. Kind regards, Matthew
Ive just bought a 425 20g the engraving is exactly the same but no gold this gun was made in 1996 and has had about 100 shels through it its as tight as new cant wait to get it out
Thank you for your comment. If it is the same gun without the gold that denotes the grade 5 or prestige model. Lovely guns, enjoy. Kind regards, Matthew
Beautiful is the word. I’ve owned a pair of Belgium O/U in 12 ga. and 20 but enjoyed having a 20ga. Miroku as my edc for grouse and partridge. After selling the Miroku I carried a 12ga. S/S Greener for all game. The only thing that I prized more was my springer spaniel out of Saighton Smug (Wales). A total “bird machine”!
Great video as usual Matt.....always wanted a 425 but couldn't afford it and had to start with a Browning medallist back in 94. Maybe u could review one of those as I thought they were a great starter gun.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I remember the Medalist very well and it is certainly a gun I intend to look at son the channel. Not that easy finding a very very good one though and you know I’m fussy 😂. Kind regards, Matthew
Thank you for your comment. My understanding has always been that the centre bead is there for a reference point. Many people that close an eye to shoot certainly seem to prefer them and also beginners as it allows them to get a more consistent head position in terms of lining the beads up. Kind regards, Matthew
Hello Matt! Excellent video and excellent work! Thanks a lot for the contetn you are putting here! I have a unrelated question: do you know anything about Belgian made (atleast that is written on the gun) Browning B127? I am trying hard to find some information.. but with little sucess. Regards from Belgrade!
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I do recall a B127 but would have to research through catalogues etc that I have to find out more. Fell free to email me directly. Kind regards, Matthew
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. The MK10 is a great gun (there isn’t really a bad MIROKU) but we don’t tend to see many over here in the UK. Kind regards, Matthew
There is a good possibility that gun was originally destined for the US market since it lacks "tear drops". I've seen one each 425's and 525's here with tear drops and both had UK proof marks. I'm guessing they were both imported after their original sale in the UK.
Thank you for your comment. The Heritage was the replacement for the grade 6 525 Ultimate. The Crown (525) was a limited edition initially for the IWA show. Kind regards, Matthew
Thank you for your comment. Not as I understood it but every day is a school day. Certainly at the time the 525 grade 6 ceased production (2007/8) the 525 Hetitage replaced it. Kind regards, Matthew
hello! please tell me, on many brownings, including that in the video, the following is clearly expressed: the check from the upper barrel is located less deeply than the check from the lower barrel, the lower one is deeper by 1 ml, and judging by the gun from this video it is clear that the gun is of the highest class and it is unlikely that such an arrangement of chokes is a marriage. tell me, please, is it the idea of engineers to arrange the chokes like this, or is it an acceptable error??
if you stop the video at 8 min 18 sec))) you can see that the choke choke in the lower barrel is deeper than the choke choke in the upper barrel. why is that? Is it the engineers' idea or an error?@@eastfieldgunroom
Just bought a 1998 grade 6 fixed choke with the 3 adjustable triggers still in the original case ! Appears to be very low milage regarding general condition ? And the dark walnut looks like something off a top end English made gun ??? Really chuffed !!!
Thank you for your comment. John Moses Browning was American yes but everything aside from B25’s (in terms of O/U’s) are manufactured by MIROKU in Kochi, Japan. Kind regards, Matthew
Keep these videos coming Matt. Packed with facts and it’s great to have someone who really knows their subject, catering to people who love guns of this era.
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you are enjoying the videos. Lots more to come so stay tuned. Kind regards, Matthew
Very well presented and informative video, thank you. I’ve just stumbled across your channel and impressed with the focus on some of the older icons that I was fortunate enough to grow up around, including Belgian Brownings and solid old Berettas. I have a 12b Miroku mk60 grade 6 32”, a pretty little 20b Beretta S687, an old AYA 16b s/s , and I’m just moving on my late father’s 30” 12b B2G, and replacing it with a B425 Grade 6 as featured in this video but a 30” 20b version which I think is a nice find. It’s also been pressure tested so future proofed for years to come.
I’ve been off the shooting scene a bit for probably 15 years, and only shot a few times a year, I’ve sort of ignored the influx of Krieghoffs, Blasers and Ceaser Guerinis that don’t really interest me. Now my son is 7 I am looking forward to picking it up again a bit more regularly and teach him, it’s nice these old dinosaurs can still be considered a class act. Amongst many guns I learned to shoot with, I also remember having a 20b Remington 1100. I quite fancy one of those again for the cabinet, perhaps a .410 for the novelty factor. Maybe it would be nice to have a review of that iconic gun. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am pleased that you are enjoying the channel. I think that it is difficult to ignore some of these older guns in terms of their history and heritage. Remington will almost certainly make an appearance on here so stay tuned... Kind regards, Matthew
Now buying my first shot gun and found a lovely 425 in great condition, barrels looking great and extra triggers and chokes 😁 thanks for the video 👍🏻
Thank you for your comment. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video.They are a great gun. Kind regards, Matthew
Great to see another professional and fascinating review. Some great history in all this, well done.
Thank you for your comment Ian, I always like to include a bit of history in the reviews. I am glad that you enjoyed it. Kind regards, Matthew
Please remember to do the video looking at the differences between the 325 and 425. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment. I will add this to the list. Kind regards, Matthew
Another powerful review Matthew and very informative. Your reviews are priceless and always a pleasure. The 425 grade 6 review is undoubtedly of a beautiful gun which I think is very similar to my 525 Prestige except the engraving on the action is silver finish. However the 525 trigger is gold but adjustable. The weight is also spot on as you say at 7lbs 12ozs. Another contributor made an interesting comment that the equivalent today is the crown.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Indeed the grade 6 (Ultimate) is virtually identical to the grade 5 (Prestige) apart from the gold. Certainly at the time the Heritage was the grade 6’s replacement in terms of a 525. Following the recent relaunch of the 525 Prestige in game specification (initially a limited edition) that would put the 525 Crown as a grade 6 equivalent yes. Kind regards, Matthew
Ive just bought a 425 20g the engraving is exactly the same but no gold this gun was made in 1996 and has had about 100 shels through it its as tight as new cant wait to get it out
Thank you for your comment. If it is the same gun without the gold that denotes the grade 5 or prestige model. Lovely guns, enjoy. Kind regards, Matthew
Beautiful is the word. I’ve owned a pair of Belgium O/U in 12 ga. and 20 but enjoyed having a 20ga. Miroku as my edc for grouse and partridge. After selling the Miroku I carried a 12ga. S/S Greener for all game. The only thing that I prized more was my springer spaniel out of Saighton Smug (Wales). A total “bird machine”!
Great video as usual Matt.....always wanted a 425 but couldn't afford it and had to start with a Browning medallist back in 94. Maybe u could review one of those as I thought they were a great starter gun.
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I remember the Medalist very well and it is certainly a gun I intend to look at son the channel. Not that easy finding a very very good one though and you know I’m fussy 😂. Kind regards, Matthew
Beautiful Shotgun 💯 Great Review , Thank you 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
love your Vids Matt , all ways interesting . well done , i am glad you are still in the trade after leaving your last job .
Thank you for your comment I am pleased that you are enjoying the videos. I am really enjoying producing them. Kind regards, Matthew
Hello Matthew and thank you for your email. When was the 525 Prestige re-launched? Thanks Gerry.
Thank you for your comment Gerry. From memory the 525 Prestige was launched 2004. Kind regards, Matthew
Another great video Matt. Miroku or browning b525?
Thank you for your comment.I am pleased you are enjoying the videos. For clays it has to be the MK38. Kind regards, Matthew
@@eastfieldgunroom can you recommend a place which has demo guns?
Love those "older" shotguns...Still asking £1500 for it tho. Another quality vid tho, thx Matt. Russ
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. Not sure I understand the £1500 comment though. Kind regards, Matthew
@@eastfieldgunroom Sorry, they still cost £1500, is what I meant. Then there's no warranty.
Great video Matt Had a 425 for a while, great gun handled really well Sorry I sold it
Thank you for your comment and kind words. Always time to get hold of another 425. Kind regards, Matthew
What is the purpose of the centre bead?
Thank you for your comment. My understanding has always been that the centre bead is there for a reference point. Many people that close an eye to shoot certainly seem to prefer them and also beginners as it allows them to get a more consistent head position in terms of lining the beads up. Kind regards, Matthew
Great thanks 😊
Lovely gun that matt
Hello Matt! Excellent video and excellent work! Thanks a lot for the contetn you are putting here! I have a unrelated question: do you know anything about Belgian made (atleast that is written on the gun) Browning B127? I am trying hard to find some information.. but with little sucess. Regards from Belgrade!
Thank you for your comment and kind words. I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. I do recall a B127 but would have to research through catalogues etc that I have to find out more. Fell free to email me directly. Kind regards, Matthew
Brilliant video again Matt what’s your opinion on a mk 10 trap year is 1989
Thank you for your comment, I am pleased that you enjoyed the video. The MK10 is a great gun (there isn’t really a bad MIROKU) but we don’t tend to see many over here in the UK. Kind regards, Matthew
There is a good possibility that gun was originally destined for the US market since it lacks "tear drops". I've seen one each 425's and 525's here with tear drops and both had UK proof marks. I'm guessing they were both imported after their original sale in the UK.
Thank you for your comment which is certainly interesting and a possibility. Kind regards, Matthew
Equivalent today is the Crown.
Thank you for your comment. The Heritage was the replacement for the grade 6 525 Ultimate. The Crown (525) was a limited edition initially for the IWA show. Kind regards, Matthew
@@eastfieldgunroom The Heritage is a grade 5 initially intended to bridge the gap to the B25 which the B15 now does. The Crown is the Grade 6.
Thank you for your comment. Not as I understood it but every day is a school day. Certainly at the time the 525 grade 6 ceased production (2007/8) the 525 Hetitage replaced it. Kind regards, Matthew
@@eastfieldgunroom BSS18 - Browning 525 Royal, type that into a RUclips search.
Matt can’t see it on your website is it for sale? 0:02
Thank you for your comment. No longer available but please contact me directly if you are looking for something. Kind regards, Matthew
325 was chopper lump. 425 Mono block.
Thank you for your comment. Yes indeed as stated in the video. Kind regards, Matthew
hello! please tell me, on many brownings, including that in the video, the following is clearly expressed: the check from the upper barrel is located less deeply than the check from the lower barrel, the lower one is deeper by 1 ml, and judging by the gun from this video it is clear that the gun is of the highest class and it is unlikely that such an arrangement of chokes is a marriage. tell me, please, is it the idea of engineers to arrange the chokes like this, or is it an acceptable error??
Thank you for your comment. I am not quite sure what you are referring to. Kind regards, Matthew
if you stop the video at 8 min 18 sec))) you can see that the choke choke in the lower barrel is deeper than the choke choke in the upper barrel. why is that? Is it the engineers' idea or an error?@@eastfieldgunroom
@@eastfieldgunroom Matthew????????????
Yes nice guns ,I always thought the 325 g 6 was a lot better awesome, a deeper engraving & stronger more gold colour
Just bought a 1998 grade 6 fixed choke with the 3 adjustable triggers still in the original case ! Appears to be very low milage regarding general condition ? And the dark walnut looks like something off a top end English made gun ??? Really chuffed !!!
Thank you for your comment. Great great guns I am sure you will not be disappointed. Kind regards, Matthew
I thought Browning was an American gun?
Thank you for your comment. John Moses Browning was American yes but everything aside from B25’s (in terms of O/U’s) are manufactured by MIROKU in Kochi, Japan. Kind regards, Matthew