Browning BPS mag tube question

[JohnFLand]

I have a new 12ga BPS that was a Shot Show special -- 2 barrels (28", 20"). The magazine does not have the cut-off feature. Can that be retro-fitted by simply replacing the mag tube? The Browning Parts List for the BPS lists this part: B1221848 MAGAZINE TUBE, 12, TRAP (W/ MAGAZINE CUT OFF '07 AND LATER).

If so, can any one point me to a good reference for installing a new mag tube?

TIA,

John Land

[-hanko]

I have a new 12ga BPS that was a Shot Show special -- 2 barrels (28", 20"). The magazine does not have the cut-off feature. Can that be retro-fitted by simply replacing the mag tube? The Browning Parts List for the BPS lists this part: B1221848 MAGAZINE TUBE, 12, TRAP (W/ MAGAZINE CUT OFF '07 AND LATER).

If so, can any one point me to a good reference for installing a new mag tube?

TIA,

John Land

John, for a BPS, I'd call Browning and ask. You're working with a shotgun you can hand down to your kids, not a new 870 or 500.

[JohnFLand]

This model has a polymer stock, hardly a keepsake, and replacing one stock magazine tube with another stock magazine is not likely to affect its value.

[Steve_In_29]

Where is the actual cut-off located on the BPS? I know on my Escort the cut-off is a button on the receiver.

[JohnFLand]

The BPS I have doesn't have a mag cut-off, hence my query about whether one can be added.

I have seen pictures of versions with a button on the side of the receiver. I've also seen pictures where the cut-off activation mechanism *seems* to be built into the mag tube, as in this picture:

[Steve_In_29]

Isn't the part with the "S" on it a part of the receiver?

[JohnFLand]

No clue, that's why I'm asking for information and advice!

[Tom-ADC]

No clue, that's why I'm asking for information and advice!

My BPS Trap gun is buried in the safe I'll see if I can get to it soon, its a newer one with the magazine cut off.

[RayPDA]

The rotating piece is in front of the receiver and is part of the tube. I don't have my old one with me and never pulled the tube; couldn't find much info in shotgunworld but there is some. Try posting on trapshooters.com too -

[Tom-ADC]

The rotating piece is in front of the receiver and is part of the tube. I don't have my old one with me and never pulled the tube; couldn't find much info in shotgunworld but there is some. Try posting on trapshooters.com too -

I dug mine out not much to see the rotating piece is indeed part of the tube and the S & R are stamped on the receiver.

http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=252658

[JohnFLand]

Tom-ADC, thanks, very useful information and pictures!