Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge, Belgian 1967, 26 in Vent Rib, Modified Choke, 2 3/4 in Chamber, Factory Engraved
This Belgian-made 1967 Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve stands out with its 26 inch ventilated-rib barrel, FN two-star (**) Modified choke, and factory Grade I scroll engraving on a polished blued steel receiver. It carries Belgian Liège proofmarks and the St. Louis, Mo & Montreal, P.Q. barrel address, with the 7G serial prefix denoting Light Twelve and 1967 production. The classic humpback profile, gold-colored trigger, and bolt left in-the-white complete a well-optioned example with a clean, mirror-bright bore.
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: There are minor scratches and small blemishes visible on the metal and wood.
What’s Included
- Browning factory cardboard shotgun box (original)
- Paperwork
Made in Belgium in 1967, this Light Twelve features period-correct markings throughout, including Belgian Liège proofmarks, "12-70," "MADE IN BELGIUM," and the Browning Arms Company St. Louis Mo & Montreal P.Q. address. The 7G serial prefix confirms Light Twelve configuration and 1967 production.
The 26 inch steel barrel wears a ventilated rib with a matted sighting plane. It is marked with the FN two-star (**) code indicating a Modified choke, and the chamber is cut for 2 3/4 inch shells. Capacity is 4+1.
The long-recoil semi-automatic action uses Browning’s adjustable friction ring system to tune for light vs heavy 2 3/4 inch loads. Controls include a round operating handle, and this example retains the gold-colored trigger with the bolt left in-the-white.
Furniture is classic Auto-5: checkered walnut with a round-knob pistol grip, a long forearm, and a black FN "Automatic" hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches. The receiver is polished blued steel with factory Browning Grade I scrollwork, and the iconic humpback profile provides a familiar sighting plane.