Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge, Belgian 1970, 32-inch Vent-Rib, 3-inch Chamber, Factory Scroll Engraving, Custom Camouflage Refinish
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve was produced in 1970 and built for 3-inch 12-gauge loads. It features a long 32-inch vent-rib barrel with a single front bead and factory-style scroll engraving on the steel receiver. The shotgun retains the classic Auto-5 humpback profile, uses the long-recoil system with friction ring/bronze friction piece, and has an excellent, mirror-bright bore. It has a non-factory camouflage refinish on the metal and wood and comes with a 14-inch length of pull.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The previous owner applied a non-factory camouflage refinish to the metal and wood, and the camouflage finish shows areas of wear and thinning.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge shotgun
Belgian FN production and the Magnum Twelve series credentials are clear, with the 1970-dated format and the “70V” Magnum Twelve code. This variant is chambered for 3-inch shells and has a 4+1 capacity. It operates on the classic Auto-5 long-recoil system with the friction ring and bronze friction piece that tune the gun for heavy loads.
The 32-inch barrel is topped with a ventilated rib and a single front bead (no mid-bead). It uses a fixed choke, and the bore is excellent with a clean, mirror finish. This setup delivers a long sighting plane that many shooters favor for field or clays work.
The steel receiver shows factory-style scroll engraving on the flats and retains the hallmark humpback profile with right-side ejection. A round bolt handle completes the traditional Auto-5 control layout.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut forend and a walnut pistol-grip stock with a ventilated recoil pad. Sling swivel studs are installed at the buttstock toe and the magazine cap. The gun has a non-factory camouflage refinish on both the metal and wood.
The length of pull measures 14 inches, offering a classic fit for this long-barreled Magnum Twelve configuration.