Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun, Belgian 1969, 25" Vent Rib, Grade I Engraved
Made in Belgium in 1969, this Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty blends the proven long-recoil A-5 action with a lightweight alloy of features tailored for fast 20-gauge handling. Its 25-inch vent-rib barrel, fixed Skeet choke, and blond walnut round-knob stock make it an appealing piece for both collectors and field shooters who value classic FN craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scuffs and dings are present on the wood. The metal shows mild pitting and small areas of finish loss, yet the shotgun remains in solid shape overall.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
At just over six pounds, the Light Twenty is prized for its easy swing and reduced recoil, qualities enhanced by Browning’s long-recoil Auto-5 system. The 2 ¾-inch chamber pairs with a five-round capacity, offering ample versatility for upland birds and skeet alike.
The 25-inch “Special Steel” barrel features a ventilated rib with a matted top and a single brass bead for a clear sight picture. A factory fixed Skeet choke promotes wide, even patterns at close range.
Grade I machine-cut scroll engraving dresses the high-polish blued receiver, a hallmark of FN’s 1960s production. Belgian proof marks and the dual St. Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q. barrel address further confirm its era and origin.
The blond walnut stock displays classic Browning lines: a round-knob pistol grip, finger-grooved forend, and sharp cut checkering. A Browning hard butt-plate caps the 14.25-inch length of pull, while the gold-washed trigger and cross-bolt safety complete the period-correct details.