Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge (1994) – Belgian 27.5 in Modified Barrel, 22 in Invector-Plus Barrel, 2 3/4 in, Vent Rib, Scroll Engraved
This 1994 Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve pairs the classic long-recoil "humpback" receiver with two vent-rib barrels: a Belgian Special Steel 27.5 inch barrel with a fixed Modified constriction and a Japanese-made 22 inch barrel threaded for Invector-Plus chokes. The receiver carries factory Browning scroll engraving and a gold-colored trigger, with a left-side magazine cut-off. Both barrels are marked for 2 3/4 inch shells, and the Belgian barrel bears Belgian proof marks and Browning St. Louis & Montreal markings. A drop-in gauge measures the 27.5 inch barrel’s choke as Modified.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few dings and scratches on the walnut stock, along with subtle scuffs and scrapes on the metal surfaces. On the included 22 inch barrel, a choke has sheared off inside, and the threaded portion remains lodged on the barrel’s internal threads.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 22 in vent-rib barrel, Invector-Plus (Made in Japan)
The Light Twelve series combines a lighter receiver profile with Browning’s long-recoil operation. This example was manufactured in 1994 in Japan and retains hallmark Auto-5 features including the distinctive receiver silhouette, the magazine cut-off lever on the left side, and a gold-colored trigger.
The Belgian Special Steel 27.5 inch vent-rib barrel has a fixed Modified choke, and a drop-in gauge confirms the constriction measures as Modified. It is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q." and "MADE IN BELGIUM," with Belgian proof marks present. Both barrels are marked for 2 3/4 inch shells.
The second barrel is a 22 inch vent-rib tube marked "BROWNING AUTO-5" and "INVECTOR-PLUS ... MADE IN JAPAN," threaded for Invector-Plus chokes. Note the sheared choke component remaining in the threads as described in the condition notes.
The receiver shows factory Browning scroll engraving, paired with a checkered gloss walnut pistol-grip stock. The gun is set up with a vent rib and front bead sight, and the length of pull measures 14.5 inches. Capacity is 5 rounds.
Bore condition is excellent with a clean, mirror finish. The chambering is 2 3/4 inches, matching the barrel markings. Barrel steel is listed as Special Steel, and the action is long-recoil operated in classic Auto-5 fashion.