Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge, 28 in Vent Rib Fixed-Choke, Belgian FN 1951, Factory Scroll Engraved
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve was produced in 1951 by FN Herstal for Browning Arms Co. It features factory scroll-engraved receiver panels, a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel with a single orange bead, and a blued finish over steel. The checkered walnut stock with a round-knob pistol grip is fitted with an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad, and the bore remains clean and shiny.
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: The firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny. The stock wears an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad; the original factory buttplate is not present.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The long-recoil Auto-5 action with adjustable friction ring delivers the classic Browning cycling system. It uses a right-side ejection port and includes a magazine cut-off lever on the left side of the receiver for quick control of loading and unloading. A knurled magazine cap completes the familiar Auto-5 front end. Capacity is 4+1.
The 28-inch steel barrel is marked FN 'Special Steel' and is chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells. It wears a ventilated rib with a single orange bead on a small ramp for a clear sight picture. The barrel has a fixed choke.
The receiver is steel with a blued finish and factory scroll engraving on the panels. The stock is walnut with checkering, a round-knob pistol grip, and an aftermarket Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Origin and markings include Belgian proof marks on the barrel and bolt and a "MADE IN BELGIUM" barrel stamp. This is the Light Twelve series of the Auto-5, manufactured by Fabrique Nationale (FN) Herstal for Browning Arms Co. in 1951.