Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge, 28 inch Vent Rib, Belgian FN, 1970, 2 3/4 inch Chamber, Factory Scroll Engraved
This 1970 Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve is a Belgian-made example with factory scroll engraving and the classic Browning banner. It features a 28 inch ventilated, matted rib barrel marked "Special Steel," a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and the signature long-recoil action with a magazine cutoff. The polished blued steel receiver, gold-colored trigger, and walnut furniture present a traditional, period-correct configuration tied to the St. Louis, Mo & Montreal P.Q. barrel address.
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: The firearm is in good shape. There is finish loss and some pitting on the receiver and barrel. The walnut stock and long forend show scratches and handling wear.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The receiver and barrel are polished blued steel with factory scroll engraving and the "BROWNING" banner, presenting a classic Light Twelve look. The bolt is in the white, and the trigger is gold-colored, consistent with Browning styling of the era.
The 28 inch "Special Steel" barrel uses a ventilated, matted rib with a single front bead, and a fixed choke. Chambering is 2 3/4 inches. Barrel and receiver markings include "MADE IN BELGIUM" and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo & MONTREAL P.Q."
This Auto-5 uses the long-recoil, semi-automatic system with right-side ejection and a round bolt handle. Capacity is 4+1, and it includes the magazine cutoff lever and a knurled magazine cap.
The walnut stock and long forend have a gloss finish with checkering. The stock features a pistol grip, a steel FN/Browning hard buttplate, and a 13.5 inch length of pull.
Manufactured in 1970, this Belgian FN-produced Light Twelve aligns with desirable production details and period markings, offering a traditional configuration in blued steel and walnut.