Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge, Belgian FN 1973, 28 in Vent Rib, Factory Engraved
This Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty is a Belgian-made FN example from 1973 with factory scroll engraving and zig-zag borders. It features the classic long-recoil "humpback" receiver with a matted top, left-side magazine cutoff, and a gold-colored trigger. The Special Steel vent-rib barrel is roll-marked for 2 3/4-inch shells and nominally 28 inches, with Belgian proofmarks and "MADE IN BELGIUM" barrel markings confirming its origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm presents in great shape with light scratches and small blemishes visible on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Made in Belgium by FN and confirmed by Belgian proofmarks, this Light Twenty carries the period-correct "73Z" serial prefix consistent with 1973 production. The receiver is marked "Light Twenty" and retains the hallmark Auto-5 profile with a matted top and a left-side magazine cutoff lever.
The Special Steel barrel is vent-ribbed and matted, roll-marked "Special Steel 20 GA. SHELLS – 2 3/4 – 28" with a fixed choke. The measured barrel length is approximately 27.5 inches (nominal 28 inches), and it is set up with a single front bead for a clean sight picture.
The shotgun operates on Browning’s long-recoil Auto-5 system and is chambered for 2 3/4-inch 20-gauge shells. Capacity is 4+1. A gold-colored trigger adds a classic visual detail consistent with the model and era.
Factory scroll engraving with a zig-zag border highlights the receiver, adding refined detail to the Belgian-made construction. The gloss walnut stock features cut checkering and a Browning "Automatic" hard buttplate, with a length of pull measuring 14 inches.