Browning Gold Sporting Clays 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 in Ported Barrel, Invector-Plus, 2 3/4 in, 2005
This Browning Gold Sporting Clays 12 gauge is a 2005 production example with a 28-inch glossy blued, ported barrel and Invector-Plus choke threads. It features the Active Valve gas system, a black aluminum alloy receiver marked "Gold Sporting Clays" in gold script, and gloss-finished checkered walnut furniture. The shotgun is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells and includes Skeet and Cylinder flush chokes, the factory box, manual, the Active Valve gas piston, and additional gold-colored trigger shoes.
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, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The trigger shoe shows some pitting.
What's Included
- Browning owner's manual
- Invector-Plus flush choke tubes: Skeet and Cylinder
- Browning Gold Active Valve gas piston
- Browning factory cardboard box
- Gold-colored trigger shoes (not installed)
Built for sporting applications, this Gold Sporting Clays model combines a 28-inch glossy blued barrel with linear porting and a ventilated rib. The barrel is threaded for Invector-Plus choke tubes and is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, with a 4+1 capacity. A green fiber-optic front bead and a white mid-bead support fast, consistent sighting.
The shotgun uses Browning's gas-operated Active Valve system with right-side ejection and a bolt release button. The aluminum alloy receiver wears a black finish and is marked "Gold Sporting Clays" in gold script. It includes a gold-colored trigger and a bright-finished bolt and handle.
The stock and forend are gloss-finished walnut with cut checkering and a pistol-grip profile. A Browning-marked recoil pad is fitted, and the length of pull measures 13.4 inches.
Manufacturing details are clearly stated: Made in Belgium and assembled in Portugal. The barrel inscription includes "PATENTS PENDING" and "Browning Morgan, Utah & Montréal P.Q.," with matching country-of-origin markings on the barrel. Year of manufacture is 2005.