Browning Auto-5 Standard 12, 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 inch Vent Rib, Belgian 1962, Factory Scroll Engraved
This Belgian-made FN Browning Auto-5 Standard 12 dates to 1962 (2M prefix) and pairs classic humpback lines with factory scroll engraving. It features a 26 inch ventilated-rib barrel with a matted top and a fixed Cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and the long-recoil system with friction-ring regulation. Belgian proofmarks and the St. Louis, Mo. & Montreal, P.Q.
address mark its period production, while the round-knob walnut stock and FN "Automatic" buttplate complete the traditional configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present. The inside of the trigger guard shows deep pitting.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Standard 12 semi-automatic shotgun
The long-recoil action with friction-ring regulation is set up for 12 gauge, 2 3/4 inch shells and uses a 2+1 capacity. A left-side magazine cut-off allows controlled loading and unloading without cycling the action.
The 26 inch steel barrel wears a ventilated rib with a matted top for glare reduction and a single brass front bead. It is fixed Cylinder choke, denoted by the *** marking, offering a wide pattern for close-range work.
The receiver and barrel are polished blued steel and display factory scroll engraving on the receiver. Markings include Belgian proofmarks, "MADE IN BELGIUM," and the Browning Arms Company St. Louis, Mo. & Montreal, P.Q. address, consistent with period FN production.
The walnut stock features the desirable round-knob pistol grip with cut checkering and an FN "Automatic" hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, providing a traditional field fit.