Browning BT-99 12 Gauge Single-Shot Trap Shotgun, 32 Inch Full Choke, 1972 Miroku Japan, Blued with Factory Engraving
This 1972 Browning BT-99 is a Japan-made, Miroku-built single-shot trap shotgun with classic period features and factory floral scroll engraving. It pairs a 32-inch steel barrel with a fixed Full choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber, set up with neutral fitment for a straightforward, competition-focused configuration. The receiver and top lever carry tasteful factory engraving, and the barrel bears the period-correct Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. rollmark.
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: There are handling marks from prior use. The top lever rests near 6 o'clock; continued monitoring of locking lug wear is advised. Barrel lock-up is tight. The extractor is correctly timed. The firing pin is in good condition.
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What’s Included
- Browning BT-99 12 Gauge single-shot shotgun
Made by Miroku (Japan) for Browning, this BT-99 was produced in 1972 under Browning’s 1968–1975 serial system and carries the period-correct Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. rollmark. The blued steel receiver features factory floral scroll engraving with an engraved top lever and hinge rosette, giving this example a refined, era-appropriate look.
The 32-inch steel barrel is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells and uses a fixed Full choke, a proven setup for trap. It is topped with a ventilated rib and a white front bead for a clean, high-visibility sight picture. The markings include "BT-99 SPECIAL STEEL 12GA. SHELLS – 2 3/4" and the Browning rollmark noted above.
This is a break-action, single-shot trap configuration with a 1-round capacity and a gold-colored single trigger. The BT-99 pattern is built without a manual safety and uses an automatic extractor system, reflecting the platform’s straightforward competition purpose.
The walnut stock and beavertail forearm are checkered for grip. The stock is a pistol-grip pattern with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacer, and it is described as neutral in fitment. Length of pull measures 14.25 inches, providing a traditional trap gun mount and feel.