Browning Model 12 Grade V 28 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 26 in Vent Rib, Fixed Modified, Factory Engraved, Limited Edition (Made in Japan)
This limited-production Browning Model 12 Grade V is a Japanese-made reissue by Miroku that combines collectible appeal with elegant factory embellishment. It features full-coverage scroll engraving with gold-inlaid game scenes, a high-polish blue finish, and a 26-inch ventilated rib barrel with a fixed Modified choke. Chambered in 28 gauge with a 2 3/4 inch chamber, it presents a refined take on the classic Model 12 platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: N/A - Smoothbore (no rifling).
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape, with only minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes visible from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Browning factory cardboard box with end label matching this shotgun (M-12, 28 ga, 26" barrel, Grade G-5, serial 00096 NM972)
Grade V embellishment sets this shotgun apart, with factory full-coverage scroll engraving and gold-inlaid game scenes: gold ducks on the right side and gold pointing dogs with a flushing bird on the left. The high-polish blue finish complements the engraving, delivering a cohesive presentation throughout the receiver and barrel.
The 26-inch barrel wears a ventilated rib and a single front bead, paired with a fixed Modified choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. Capacity is 5+1. The result is a sleek, well-balanced 28-gauge pump that honors the lines and handling of the original design.
Stocked in high-gloss, checkered walnut, this Grade V features a pistol grip, beavertail forend, a steel buttplate marked "BROWNING," and a pistol-grip cap with medallion. The overall fit and finish emphasize the Grade V detailing without overwhelming its practical configuration.
Built as a Browning reproduction of the Winchester Model 12 by Miroku in Japan, this takedown shotgun includes an index arrow and matching assembly number "00096" on both the barrel extension and receiver. A knurled magazine cap with a forward sling-swivel stud adds utility. The serial suffix "NM" denotes 1990 production within Browning's coding. Marketed as a limited edition in the late 1980s–early 1990s, it stands as a notable Japanese-made reissue with desirable features.