Browning Auto-5 12 Gauge Hastings Paradox Fully Rifled Slug Barrel, 3 Inch Chamber, Rifle Sights, Blued, Made in France
This Hastings (Verney-Carron) Paradox fully rifled slug gun barrel is a dedicated replacement for Browning Auto-5 12-gauge long-recoil receivers. It features six lands and grooves with a 1:34 twist per Hastings, a 3 inch chamber, and integral rifle sights. Marked "SPECIAL STEEL 12 GAUGE SHELLS 3"" and "PARADOX," it is finished in a polished blue/black blued steel and built in France.
Designed specifically to turn an Auto-5 into a fully rifled slug gun setup, this barrel provides a rifled bore optimized for slug use. The six-groove Paradox rifling and 1:34 twist offer stable slug performance within the intended role.
Fitment is for Browning Auto-5 12-gauge long-recoil receivers. The barrel is full-size and chambered for 3 inch shells as indicated by the factory rollmark. It does not have a vent rib or a cantilever scope mount, keeping the package streamlined for iron-sight use.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed ramped front sight pairs with a barrel-mounted open rear sight featuring an elevation screw. This configuration supports practical alignment without additional mounting hardware.
Construction is all-steel with a polished blue/black blued finish. Origin is France under the Hastings (Verney-Carron) name, noted on the barrel alongside the Paradox designation and 3 inch chamber marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: In great shape overall, with mild use and wear evident.
What’s Included
- Hastings (Verney-Carron) Paradox fully rifled 12-gauge replacement slug barrel for Browning Auto-5, 3 inch chamber, blued, with rifle sights (fixed ramped front; barrel-mounted open rear with elevation screw)