Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge Two-Shot, 28 in Barrel, 2 3/4 in Chamber, Belgian-Made 1963, Factory Engraved
Belgian-made in 1963, this Browning Double Automatic Twelvette is a distinctive two-shot, short-recoil semi-automatic designed by Val A. Browning. It features an aluminum alloy receiver with factory gold-tone scroll engraving and a gold-colored trigger, paired with a 28 in Special Steel barrel and a solid matted rib. The left-side loading, right-side ejection system and the Twelvette-marked receiver set this example apart for buyers who value Browning engineering and period Belgian craftsmanship.
The 12 gauge barrel is chambered for 2 3/4 in shells and carries the 12–70 and Special Steel markings, with a choke code "**" observed. Belgian proofs and the Browning Arms Company St Louis Mo. & Montreal P.Q. barrel address, along with the Browning Patents legend, provide clear, period-correct markings. A checkered gloss walnut stock with pistol grip, ventilated recoil pad, and white-line spacer completes the classic configuration.
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: This firearm presents in great shape overall. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. Light rust is present on the bolt.
What's Included
- Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
This Twelvette uses Browning's two-shot system with a 1+1 capacity. Rounds are fed through the left-side loading port, with the second round held on the carrier, and cases eject to the right. The short-recoil action is marked by the smooth cycling associated with the Double Automatic design.
The 28 in Special Steel barrel has a solid matted rib and a single front bead, offering a clean sight picture. It is chambered 2 3/4 in (12–70), with the choke code "**" observed on the barrel, and retains the correct factory address and Browning Patents legend.
The receiver is aluminum alloy and marked "Twelvette." Factory engraving includes gold-tone scrollwork with a zig-zag border on both sides of the receiver, complemented by a gold-colored trigger. These elements reflect factory embellishment consistent with period Belgian production.
The walnut stock is checkered and finished in gloss, with a pistol grip, ventilated recoil pad, and white-line spacer. Length of pull measures 15 in, providing a full reach and traditional field feel.
Manufactured by FN in Herstal and marked "MADE IN BELGIUM," this 1960s-era shotgun carries Belgian proof marks (including 12–70). Design credit to Val A. Browning underscores the model's place in Browning's lineage of innovative semi-automatics.