Browning B-2000 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 26 inch Vent Rib, 2 3/4 inch Chamber, 1974 FN Belgium, Blued with Scroll-Engraved Receiver, Walnut Stock
This 1974 Browning B-2000 stands out as Browning’s first commercial gas-operated shotgun, combining FN Belgium manufacture with assembly in Portugal. It features a 26 inch ventilated-rib field barrel, blued steel receiver with light scroll engraving, and a gloss-finished walnut stock set. The serial code prefix C47 confirms 1974 12-gauge production, and the gun incorporates 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. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Browning B-2000 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Made in FN Belgium and assembled in Portugal, this B-2000 carries factory markings denoting its origin along with Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. import information. The C47 serial code prefix places it in 1974 12-gauge production, aligning with the model’s 1970s era.
The gas-operated, semi-automatic action was Browning’s first commercial design of its kind, and it is paired with Browning Speed Loading and speed unloading for quick, intuitive operation. It ejects to the right and uses a front-right bolt handle, with a 3+1 capacity.
This example has a 26 inch steel barrel in field configuration with a ventilated rib, single front bead, and a fixed choke. A star/dash code is present on the barrel; the exact choke constriction is not determined. The chamber is 2 3/4 inch, and the platform accepts interchangeable barrels, allowing use of 3 inch Magnum loads when fitted with a 3 inch Magnum barrel.
Aesthetics and handling are classic Browning: a blued steel receiver with light factory scroll engraving on both sides, matched to a gloss-finished walnut stock and beavertail forend with cut checkering and a pistol grip. Length of pull is 14.5 inches, and the hard buttplate completes the traditional field setup.