Browning Gold Hunter 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 26 inch Barrel, 3 inch Chamber, Invector-Plus, Gloss Walnut
This Browning Gold Hunter is a gas-operated 12 gauge autoloader with a 26 inch, back-bored barrel and the Invector-Plus choke system. It features a ventilated rib with a bead front sight, gloss walnut furniture with cut checkering, and an aluminum alloy receiver marked in gold script. The shotgun appears as-new and comes with the original box, factory literature, and three flush choke tubes.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection (see photos).
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun appears unused beyond factory testing.
What’s Included
- Original Browning factory cardboard box
- Browning Gold owner's manual and factory literature
- Browning Invector-Plus flush choke tubes (F, IC, M)
The Gold Hunter platform pairs Browning's gas-operated, semi-automatic action with a 3 inch chamber and a 26 inch barrel for a versatile field setup. It uses right-side ejection with a traditional bolt handle and a cross-bolt safety. Capacity is listed as 4 rounds.
The barrel is back-bored and fitted with a ventilated rib and bead front sight. It is threaded for the Invector-Plus system, and this example includes three flush choke tubes in Full, Improved Cylinder, and Modified to match common hunting needs.
Construction details include an aluminum alloy receiver marked "Gold Hunter" in gold script alongside the Browning Buckmark, a gold-colored trigger, and a knurled magazine cap. The stock set is gloss walnut with cut checkering and a vented recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.75 inches.
Barrel markings include "PATENTS PENDING" and "GOLD - 12GA - 3" INVECTOR PLUS - 26"," consistent with the model’s configuration and chambering. This is a full-size 12 gauge autoloader from Browning’s Gold series.