Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge, Belgian FN 1961, 27.5" Plain Matted Barrel, Fixed Choke, Factory Scroll Engraved
This Belgian-made 1961 Browning Double Automatic Twelvette stands out for its two-shot short-recoil system, factory scroll-engraved aluminum-alloy receiver, and classic Browning speed loading with a left-side loading port. It features a 27.5" plain steel barrel with a matted sighting plane and fixed choke, a gold-colored trigger, and well-appointed checkered walnut furniture. Marked "MADE IN BELGIUM" with Browning patents, this Twelvette is a distinct FN-produced variant with a black anodized receiver and decorative scrollwork.
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 receiver finish shows scratches and blemishes. The walnut stock and forend are in good shape with some scattered scratches. The barrel finish shows light and infrequent spots of pitting. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Browning Double Automatic Twelvette 12 Gauge shotgun
The Twelvette variant uses an aluminum-alloy receiver finished in black anodizing, paired with factory scroll engraving featuring a zig-zag border on the receiver flanks. The gold-colored trigger and tasteful decorative treatment distinguish this model within the Double Automatic line.
Built by FN in Belgium and marked "MADE IN BELGIUM" with Browning patents, this 1961 example reflects the period production and design details associated with the Twelvette series.
The Double Automatic system provides a two-shot configuration (one chambered and one on the carrier) with a short-recoil, semi-automatic action. A left-side loading port and Browning speed loading aid quick, intuitive operation.
The 27.5" plain steel barrel includes a matted sighting plane and a fixed choke, complemented by a single front bead. It is chambered for 2 3/4" shells.
Furniture consists of checkered walnut with a pistol-grip stock, a ventilated recoil pad, and a white-line spacer. Length of pull measures 15.0".