Browning BPS Field/Hunter Grade 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun, 26" Vent Rib, 3" Chamber, 1987 Miroku Japan
This 1987 Browning BPS Field/Hunter Grade stands out with its bottom-loading, bottom-eject design, making it fully ambidextrous and prized by hunters who shoot from either shoulder. Built by Miroku in Japan, it features an all-steel, high-polish blued receiver, a 26-inch vent-rib barrel, and Browning’s early-generation Invector choke system with an Improved Cylinder tube installed. The combination of robust construction, smooth pump action with dual action bars, and classic walnut furniture creates a dependable field gun with enduring appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Wood and metal carry only minor handling marks with no notable finish loss, and the bore remains bright and smooth.
What’s Included
- Browning BPS Field/Hunter Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- Factory Invector Improved Cylinder choke tube (installed)
The BPS action feeds and ejects from the bottom, keeping spent hulls and loading port centered—an advantage for left- or right-handed shooters and for hunting in blinds. Dual steel action bars add rigidity and help the slide cycle smoothly even under field conditions.
The 26-inch barrel is vent-ribbed for quick target alignment and bored for 3" shells, giving the shooter flexibility with both light and magnum loads. The early Invector system uses standard Browning choke tubes, allowing easy changes to match game or terrain.
A high-polish blued steel receiver and gold-plated trigger give the shotgun its signature Browning look, while the tang-mounted safety sits naturally under the thumb. The forged and machined receiver underscores the model’s durability.
The gloss-finished walnut stock sports crisp cut checkering, a 14.0" length of pull, a pistol-grip profile, and a factory recoil pad. A finger-groove walnut fore-end offers secure control during rapid cycling.