Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge, Belgian-Made, 31.5 in Vent Rib, Factory Scroll Engraved, Blued Finish, Walnut Stock
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve stands out with its factory scroll-engraved blued steel receiver, 3-inch magnum chamber, and long 31.5-inch ventilated rib barrel with a matted top. It features the classic long-recoil action with a left-side magazine cutoff and carries the St. Louis and Montreal import address. The bore is bright and clean, and the shotgun retains a crisp, checkered walnut stock and long forend, complemented by a period-style ventilated rubber recoil pad with white/black spacers.
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 Details: There are light handling marks from previous use. Refer to the photos for details.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge shotgun
The Magnum Twelve variant is clearly marked "Magnum" on the right side of the receiver hump above the ejection port and is chambered for 3-inch 12-gauge shells. The long-recoil operating system uses the well-known friction-ring setup and includes a left-side magazine cutoff for loading control.
The approximately 31.5-inch barrel features a ventilated rib with a matted top and bead sights, providing a steady sighting plane. Capacity is 2+1, consistent with this configuration.
The receiver is blued steel with Browning factory scroll engraving and a zig-zag border, offering a refined, period-correct presentation. Markings include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM," reflecting FN Belgian manufacture with North American import addresses.
Stocking is classic walnut with a pistol-grip profile and cut checkering, paired with a long walnut forend with checkering on the left and right side panels and a checkered underside panel. A ventilated rubber recoil pad with white/black spacers is installed, yielding a 14.0-inch length of pull.
The bright, clean bore and overall very good condition underscore careful prior handling. The combination of Belgian manufacture, factory engraving, and the Magnum Twelve configuration makes this a distinctive Auto-5 example.