Browning B-2000 Field 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 inch Vent Rib, Special Steel Barrel, Fixed Choke, Made in Belgium (1974)
This 1974 Browning B-2000 Field is a 12-gauge, gas-operated semi-automatic made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal, with factory scroll-engraved receiver panels. It features a 28 inch Special Steel barrel with a ventilated rib and a fixed choke marked with Browning asterisk codes. The C47 serial code confirms its 12-gauge chambering and 1974 production, and it includes Browning's Speed Loading and Speed Unloading system.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Browning B-2000 Field 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Made in Belgium — Assembled in Portugal is roll-marked on this B-2000, and the receiver carries factory scroll-engraved panels that add classic Browning style. Belgian-style proof and choke asterisk marks are present, along with Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. address markings. The C47 serial code denotes 12-gauge configuration and 1974 production, placing it firmly in the 1970s era of B-2000 manufacture.
The 28 inch Special Steel barrel wears a ventilated rib with a single front bead and is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. The fixed choke is identified by Browning asterisk markings, and the ribbed sighting plane provides a clean, traditional sight picture for field use.
This B-2000 uses a self-regulating, gas-operated action with the gas system contained in the magazine tube and designed with forward venting. It also incorporates Browning's Speed Loading and Speed Unloading system, allowing fast, direct loading into and out of the magazine and chamber.
The walnut stock features a pistol grip and cut checkering for a secure hold, paired with a hard rubber buttplate bearing the FN logo. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a comfortable fit in a classic field configuration.
Capacity is listed at 5+1 with the plug removed. A plug can be installed to reduce capacity to three for compliance where required. Sighting is straightforward and reliable with the single front bead on the ventilated rib.