Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 in Plain Barrel, IMP CYL, 1957 Belgian Alloy Receiver with Factory Gold-Filled Scrolls
FN-made in Belgium in 1957, this Browning Double Automatic Twelvette pairs a lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver with the model's distinctive two-shot design. It features a brown anodized receiver with factory gold-filled scroll panels, a 26-inch Special Steel plain barrel with a fixed Improved Cylinder (IMP CYL) choke, and the Twelvette's signature side Speed Load system. Belgian Liège proofs, the π date code, and the A-prefix serial format confirm its period-correct alloy-receiver configuration.
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: There are scratches and blemishes present on the finish. Small deposits of pitting are visible on the shotgun's finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
This Twelvette is an alloy-receiver variant of Browning's Double Automatic, recognized for its two-shot configuration and quick side Speed Load system with a 1+1 capacity. The bright bolt, visible through the side port, complements the design and highlights the model's distinctive operation.
The 26-inch plain barrel is made of Special Steel and is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells. It carries a fixed Improved Cylinder (IMP CYL) choke, well-suited to versatile field use, and a single front bead sight for a clean sight picture.
The receiver is aluminum alloy with a brown anodized finish and factory gold-filled scroll panels framed by zig-zag borders. A gold-colored trigger adds to the period styling. Belgian Liège proof marks, "MADE IN BELGIUM," and the π date code confirm 1957 production. The A-prefix serial format denotes the alloy-receiver Double Automatic configuration.
Stock and forend are walnut with cut checkering, paired with a Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad with white-line spacer. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches. A sliding safety sits just behind the trigger, consistent with the model's layout.