Browning Gold Evolve Sporting 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28" Ported Vent Rib Barrel, Invector Plus
This Browning Gold Evolve Sporting is a 12 gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun set up with a 28" vent rib, ported barrel and a green fiber-optic front sight. It features walnut furniture with checkering and a recoil pad, plus a black receiver with gold "evolve sporting" script and a gold-colored trigger. This example also has event-style engraving/etching on the buttstock reading "LAFAYETTE OILMAN’S 2008 SPORTING CLAYS 8TH ANNUAL" and an installed extended choke tube marked "SK" that protrudes beyond the muzzle.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Firearm
- Installed extended choke tube (marked "SK")
Built on the Browning Gold platform, this Evolve Sporting configuration pairs a gas-operated action with a 28" barrel marked "GOLD-12GA-2 3/4" INVECTOR PLUS-28"" and "PATENTS PENDING." It is chambered for 2 3/4" shells and listed with a 4+1 capacity.
The barrel setup is geared toward sporting use, with a ventilated rib, porting near the muzzle, and a fiber-optic front sight for fast visual pickup. The Invector Plus choke system is noted on the barrel markings, and this shotgun is currently fitted with an extended, knurled, gold-colored choke tube marked "SK."
Cosmetically, the receiver is finished in black with gold "evolve sporting" script and a gold accent graphic. A gold-colored trigger adds to the matching appearance. The shotgun uses right-side ejection.
The furniture is walnut with a checkered stock and forend, and the stock includes a recoil pad. Length of pull is listed at 14.0.