Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve Grade I 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 30-Inch Special Steel Barrel, 3-Inch Chamber, Belgian 1968, Vent Rib, Scroll Engraved
This is a Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve Grade I from 1968, configured for 3-inch 12 gauge magnum loads. It features a 30-inch Special Steel barrel with a ventilated, matted rib and a fixed choke, plus a single front bead with no mid-bead. Factory scroll engraving decorates the polished blue receiver, and the gun carries Belgian proofmarks with the St. Louis, Mo. & Montreal, P.Q.
import address. Classic Auto-5 features include the humpback receiver profile, magazine cut-off, and the adjustable bronze/steel friction ring system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - Smoothbore barrel (no rifling).
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel has a bulge. Pitting and rust are present on metal components throughout. The bore is clean.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve Grade I 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Magnum Twelve configuration is built for 3-inch shells and uses the Auto-5 long-recoil action with an adjustable bronze/steel friction ring system to tune for magnum loads. Capacity is 4+1, and a magazine cut-off lever on the left side allows quick control of the feed system. The classic humpback receiver profile provides the familiar Auto-5 sighting plane.
The 30-inch Special Steel barrel is fitted with a ventilated rib and matted top surface to reduce glare. It has a fixed choke and a single front bead with no mid-bead. This configuration delivers a long, stable sighting radius suited to traditional field and clays use.
Construction details include a polished blued steel receiver and factory scroll-engraved side panels with the distinctive "BROWNING" script and "Magnum" on the top curve. Markings include Belgian/Liège proofmarks, "MADE IN BELGIUM," and the "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q." import address.
The checkered walnut pistol-grip stock pairs with a long, checkered walnut forend. A Browning-marked ventilated recoil pad with white-line spacers and a rear sling swivel stud are installed. Length of pull is 14 inches. The V code denotes the Magnum Twelve series, and the "68" date code indicates 1968 production.