Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Grade I Belgian Round-Knob 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 27.5″ Fixed Modified, 1956 FN Herstal
Made in Belgium in 1956—the first year of the G-prefix serials—this Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve pairs John Browning’s long-recoil action with a lighter, round-knob stock and factory Speed-Feed carrier. A 27.5-inch solid-rib barrel, pre-1967 gold-plated trigger, and hand-cut checkering mark it as an early, desirable Belgian production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The hard composition buttplate is worn and will need replacement.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Grade I Belgian Round-Knob 12 Gauge shotgun
This Light Twelve is built on a forged steel receiver finished in high-polish blue with light factory scroll engraving on the flats, top-tang, and barrel ring. The engraving remains crisp, adding subtle character without overpowering the classic lines.