Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge, 30 in Vent Rib Full Choke, Belgian 1967 FN, Blued, Checkered Walnut
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve was produced in 1967 (serial prefix 7G) and combines the classic long-recoil action with desirable field features. It has a 30-inch steel barrel with a ventilated rib, a fixed Full choke, and a 2 3/4-inch chamber. Factory scroll engraving on the receiver flats, a gold-colored trigger, and the humpback profile highlight its traditional Browning character, while a Pachmayr White Line recoil pad provides a practical, period-style upgrade.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows signs of use and wear. There are scratches on the receiver and buttstock, nicks on the handguard, and light rust on the barrel. The front ventilated rib is dented.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
- Installed Pachmayr "White Line" recoil pad
Made by FN in Belgium, this Light Twelve carries the "MADE IN BELGIUM" marking and the 7G serial prefix that denotes 1967 production for this variant. The receiver shows the classic Auto-5 humpback profile and is finished in blued steel.
The 30-inch steel barrel features a ventilated rib with a front bead and a fixed Full choke. The single-star choke mark on the barrel corresponds to Full, and the chamber is cut for 2 3/4-inch shells.
Receiver details include factory scroll engraving on the flats and a gold-colored trigger. A left-side magazine cut-off lever provides the traditional Auto-5 control layout.
The stock and forearm are checkered walnut with a pistol-grip profile. A Pachmayr White Line recoil pad is installed, and the length of pull measures 13.75 inches.