Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, Factory Engraved, Belgian 1962
This factory-engraved Browning Double Automatic Twelvette stands out for its two-shot design, Belgian manufacture, and 1962 production verified by the 2A serial prefix. It features a 26 inch vent-rib barrel with a fixed modified choke, an aluminum-alloy receiver marked Twelvette, and tasteful gold-filled scroll panels. Designed by Val Browning, it pairs short-recoil operation with classic walnut furniture and a gold-colored trigger.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun presents in great shape for its vintage. The finish shows scratches and blemishes with small deposits of pitting, including pitting on the chamber face. The buttpad is damaged.
What's Included
- Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The Double Automatic is a distinctive two-shot semi-auto (1+1 capacity) created by Val Browning, using a short-recoil operating system. This example is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells and carries the 2A prefix indicating 1962 production.
Its 26 inch barrel is factory equipped with a vent rib and a fixed modified choke, and it wears a single front bead for a clean sight picture. The barrel address reads "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q." with "MADE IN BELGIUM" and "BROWNING PATENTS" markings.
The Twelvette-marked aluminum-alloy receiver keeps weight down while showcasing factory scroll engraving. The engraving includes gold-filled scroll panels with a zig-zag border, complemented by a gold-colored trigger. Belgian proof marks are present, including PV and the 12–70 oval.
Furniture consists of a walnut pistol-grip stock and a long, checkered walnut fore-end. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches, and the shotgun retains the classic single front bead sight configuration.