Browning B-2000 12 Gauge Semi-Automatic Shotgun, 28 inch Vent Rib, Fixed Modified Choke, 1974 Belgium/Portugal, Factory Scroll Engraving
This 1974 Browning B-2000 is a gas-operated 12-gauge field model with a 28 inch ventilated, matted rib barrel and a fixed modified choke verified by Browning's "**" asterisk code. It features factory-applied scroll engraving, a blued steel receiver with a silver-colored bolt, and right-side ejection. Built with FN-made parts and assembled in Portugal, it represents the early B-2000 production pattern and carries the 1970s gauge/year suffix serial format.
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 is mild pitting and wear visible on metal surfaces. Overall, the shotgun remains in good shape.
What's Included
- Browning B-2000 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The B-2000 uses a compact gas system that vents through the forearm cap, delivering smooth cycling in a streamlined package. This example is configured for field use with a 28 inch steel barrel, a ventilated and matted rib, and a single front bead for clean sighting.
The choke is a fixed modified, confirmed by Browning's "**" marking on the barrel, and the chamber is 2 3/4 inch. Ejection is to the right, and the bolt is silver-colored, paired with a blued steel receiver.
Factory scroll engraving decorates both sides of the receiver in simple panels, adding period-correct detail without overstating the design. Furniture includes a high-gloss checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and matching beavertail forearm, capped with an FN/Browning "Automatic" hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.25 inches.
Manufacture follows the 1970s B-2000 pattern: FN-made components with final assembly in Portugal, and an early-series gauge/year suffix serial format. As configured, the capacity is 2 rounds.