Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge, 28-inch Special Steel Vent-Rib Barrel, Belgian 1966, Fixed Modified Choke
This Belgian-made 1966 Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve pairs the classic long-recoil Auto-5 action with a 28-inch Special Steel vent-rib barrel and a fixed Modified choke. It carries factory scroll engraving with zig-zag borders and "Light Twelve" script, a gold-colored trigger, and the St. Louis, MO & Montreal P.Q. import line. The serial prefix "6G" aligns with 1966 Light Twelve production.
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: Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present. The original finish on the wood has been stripped; the wood itself remains in great condition and is ready to be refinished.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge shotgun
Made in Belgium by FN, this Light Twelve features the Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. import line and factory-applied scroll engraving. The receiver top and rib are matted to cut glare, and the right side carries the "Light Twelve" script. The serial prefix "6G" corresponds to 1966 production.
The 28-inch Special Steel barrel has a ventilated, matted rib with a front bead and a fixed Modified choke (indicated by "**"). It is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells. This configuration offers a well-balanced field setup with the durability associated with Browning’s Special Steel barrels.
Operating on the classic long-recoil Auto-5 system, this shotgun includes friction-ring load tuning to tailor function to ammunition and conditions. A magazine cut-off lever on the left side of the receiver allows quick control of loading and unloading. Capacity is 4+1, and the safety is a cross-bolt style.
The walnut stock features a round-knob pistol grip and cut checkering, with a 14.5-inch length of pull. A gold-colored trigger complements the factory engraving, and the receiver is steel for strength and longevity.