Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty 20 Gauge Semi-Auto, Belgian 1971, 28 Inch Vent Rib, Factory Scroll Engraved, 3 Inch Chamber
This 1971 Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty is a Belgian-made, long-recoil 20 gauge built by FN with the 3 inch chamber variant. It features a 28 inch 'Special Steel' barrel with a ventilated, matted rib and a single front bead, polished blue finish, and factory scroll engraving with a two-piece receiver border and 'BROWNING' panel. Classic Auto-5 details include the left-side magazine cut-off, friction-ring recoil brake, and gold-colored trigger.
Belgian manufacture and period-correct markings, including 'Made in Belgium' and the 'Magnum Twenty' receiver script, underscore this shotgun’s provenance. The receiver top has a matted strip, and the bolt body is left in the white. The walnut stock set has checkering, a gloss finish, and a hard-rubber buttplate marked 'AUTOMATIC'. Capacity is 4+1 with right-side ejection and bolt handle.
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 metal and wood show numerous scratches and handling marks. The stock and forend have visible surface scratches. Small, scattered pitting deposits are present across the shotgun.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty 20 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
Built on the classic Auto-5 long-recoil system, this Magnum Twenty uses a friction-ring recoil brake tailored for the 3 inch 20-gauge loads. The left-side magazine cut-off lever allows the user to interrupt feeding from the magazine when desired. A cross-bolt safety is fitted at the trigger guard.
The 28 inch 'Special Steel' barrel wears a ventilated rib with a matted top and a single front bead. Ejection is to the right, with the bolt handle on the right side. The receiver top is matted to reduce glare.
The polished blue steel receiver and barrel are complemented by factory scroll engraving, including a two-piece border motif and a 'BROWNING' panel on the receiver. The gold-colored trigger and in-the-white bolt body are characteristic Auto-5 touches from this era.
The walnut stock and checkered forearm have a gloss finish, pistol-grip profile, and checkered panels for control. A black hard-rubber buttplate marked 'AUTOMATIC' completes the stock set. Capacity is 4+1 with 3 inch shells.