Browning B-125 Grade C 12 Gauge Over/Under, Belgian-Made, 28 in, Coin-Finish Receiver, Factory Engraved, 1989
This Belgian-made Browning B-125 Grade C stands out for its factory scroll and game-bird scene engraving on a coin-finish receiver, precise FN Herstal construction, and clean, collector-worthy condition. It features 28-inch barrels with a ventilated, matted rib, the Standard Invector choke system, and a right-hand stock with palm swell and cast-off. The presence of Browning's PN letter-date code confirms 1989 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever sits right of center. Barrel fit is good. Ejectors are timed. Firing pins are in good condition.
What's Included
- Browning factory cardboard box with end label matching serial
- Browning Standard Invector screw-in choke tubes: Skeet I, Improved Cylinder, and Full
- Browning "Operation and Care of Browning Superposed Shotguns" manual
The Grade C treatment defines this B-125: a coin-finish receiver with broad scroll and game-bird vignettes on the side panels, and scrollwork surrounding a "BROWNING" cartouche on the underside, executed as factory engraving. A gold-colored single trigger and a gold Browning buckmark inlaid on the trigger guard complete the presentation while staying true to Browning's classic field aesthetic.
The 28-inch barrels use Browning's Standard Invector screw-in choke system and are currently fitted with Cylinder chokes in both the top and bottom barrels. A ventilated, matted rib and a single white front bead provide a clean sighting plane. Chambers are 2 3/4 inch, and the break-action over/under layout offers a 2-round capacity with selective automatic ejectors and a tang safety.
The gloss-finished walnut stock is checkered and set up for right-handed shooters with both cast-off and a right-hand palm swell for natural alignment. A slim, schnabel-tipped field forend aids control and heat dispersion, while a Browning-branded ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer and a 14.5-inch length of pull deliver a comfortable mount.
Receiver and barrel markings include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q.; MADE IN BELGIUM – FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL, SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA. SHELLS – 2 3/4, INVECTOR." The PN letter-date code present on the serial denotes 1989 production, aligning with the Belgian manufacture that many Browning enthusiasts seek.