Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge, 28 inch Vent Rib, Belgian 1973, Blued, Fixed Modified Choke, Scroll Engraved
This Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty is a Belgian-made 20 gauge from 1973 with factory scroll engraving and a clean, mirror-bright bore. It features a 28 inch vent-rib steel barrel with a fixed Modified choke and a red/orange front bead, the classic long-recoil Auto-5 action with magazine cut-off, and a high-gloss walnut stock with cut checkering. An aftermarket ventilated recoil pad with a white spacer sets this example apart while maintaining a 14.1 inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. There is very minor rust pitting on the receiver.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Made by FN in Belgium and marked "Made in Belgium," this Light Twenty carries Belgian proof marks and the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. address. Serial prefix coding (Z = Light Twenty) aligns with its documented 1973 production year, placing it squarely in the classic era of Auto-5 manufacture.
The 28 inch steel barrel is fitted with a ventilated, matted rib and a red/orange front bead for a clear sighting plane. It uses a fixed Modified choke, denoted by the "**" marking, and is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. The bore condition is excellent, with a clean, mirror finish.
This shotgun uses the proven long-recoil-operated Auto-5 action and includes a magazine cut-off. Capacity is 4+1. Controls include a cross-bolt safety, and the gun retains a bright in-the-white bolt and a gold-colored trigger.
The high-gloss walnut stock set features a pistol-grip with a flat knob, long and slender 20-gauge forend, and cut checkering. Factory scroll engraving with zig-zag borders complements the blued finish. An aftermarket ventilated recoil pad with a white spacer provides a 14.1 inch length of pull.