Browning Gold Hunter 12 Gauge Semi-Auto, 28 inch Vent-Rib, 3 inch Chamber, Invector-Plus IC Choke
This Browning Gold Hunter stands out with Belgium manufacture and Portugal assembly, a 28 inch vent-rib barrel, and the proven Active Valve gas system. It is chambered for both 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells and is set up with an Invector-Plus flush Improved Cylinder choke. Distinctive details include the gold-colored trigger and Buckmark logo accents, with a receiver marked Gold Hunter in gold script.
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 markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at the noted handling marks.
What’s Included
- Browning Gold Hunter 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
- Invector-Plus flush Improved Cylinder choke (installed)
The Gold Hunter uses Browning’s Active Valve gas system to manage a wide range of loads. It features right-side ejection and a cross-bolt safety with a red indicator. Capacity is 2+1.
The 28 inch blued barrel has a vent rib with a single front bead and is marked Patents Pending. It is cut for the Invector-Plus choke system and comes fitted with a flush Improved Cylinder choke. The chamber accepts both 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells.
The matte black receiver carries Gold Hunter in gold script and a gold-colored trigger, with Buckmark logo accents. The walnut stock and forend have cut checkering, and the gun is fitted with a black ventilated Browning recoil pad. Length of pull is 14.25 inches.
Markings include Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q., Made in Belgium – Assembled in Portugal. This configuration aligns with 1990s production of the Gold series and reflects the Belgium manufacture with Portugal assembly noted on the gun.




