Browning Gold Hunter 3½ 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 Inch Invector-Plus Barrel, 3.5 Inch Chamber, 1998 Belgian/Portuguese Assembly
This Browning Gold Hunter 3½ is a 12 gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic built with a 3.5 inch chamber and a 26 inch Invector-Plus barrel. It features a gloss blued barrel, black-finished aluminum alloy receiver, and gloss checkered walnut furniture. The barrel is marked Made in Belgium – Assembled in Portugal, and the NP code denotes 1998 production. An IC choke is installed, and capacity is set at 2+1 as configured.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Browning Gold Hunter 3½ 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
- Installed IC choke (Invector-Plus)
The Gold Hunter 3½ variant is built around a gas-operated system and a 3.5 inch chamber, giving it the versatility to run 12 gauge loads up to 3.5 inches. The left-side magazine cut-off lever is marked M.C, allowing the user to interrupt feeding when needed. A cross-bolt safety and a gold-colored trigger round out the control set.
The 26 inch steel barrel is back-bored and fitted with the Invector-Plus screw-in choke system. It wears a ventilated rib with a single front bead for fast alignment. An IC choke is installed. The barrel carries a gloss blued finish that pairs with the black-finished alloy receiver for a classic Browning look.
Furniture consists of gloss-finished, checkered walnut with a ventilated recoil pad and a 14.5 inch length of pull. The walnut forearm matches the buttstock, providing a consistent, traditional aesthetic with practical grip texture.
Markings include Gold Hunter 3½ on the receiver and Made in Belgium – Assembled in Portugal on the barrel, alongside Browning Arms Company Morgan Utah & Montreal P.Q. The NP code indicates 1998 production. Capacity is noted as 2+1 as configured.