Hastings & Browning Auto-5 12 Gauge Barrel Set, 2 3/4 in., 24 in. Fully Rifled Hastings + Browning Invector Vent-Rib, Blued
This two-barrel set equips a Browning Auto-5 12-gauge (2 3/4 in.) with both a dedicated slug option and a smoothbore field barrel. It includes a Hastings-made 24 in. fully rifled barrel with rifle sights and Paradox spiral rifling, plus a Browning Invector vent-rib barrel marked Browning Auto-5, Invector Special Steel, and Browning Patents. Both are polished blued steel and feature the standard Auto-5 integral barrel ring; no separate magazine collar is included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Rifling is well-defined in the fully rifled barrel.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs and typical wear from normal use. The fully rifled 24-inch Hastings barrel has minor fouling buildup in the bore.
What’s Included
- Hastings 24 in. fully rifled 12-gauge barrel for Browning Auto-5 (2 3/4 in.), with rifle sights (ramped front, adjustable rear); marked Paradox with crosshair logo; polished blued steel; includes standard Auto-5 barrel ring; no magazine collar included.
- Browning Auto-5 12-gauge Invector smoothbore barrel (2 3/4 in.) with vent rib; marked Browning Auto-5, Invector Special Steel, and Browning Patents; uses the Browning Invector interchangeable choke system; polished blued steel; includes standard Auto-5 barrel ring; no magazine collar included.
Designed for Auto-5 receivers chambered in 12 gauge for 2 3/4 in. shells, this set is not for Magnum Twelve 3 in. configurations. Both barrels retain the standard Auto-5 long-recoil barrel ring; the magazine collar is part of the host firearm and is not included.
The fully rifled 24 in. barrel is made by Hastings and is purpose-built for slug use. It features crisp spiral rifling identified by the Paradox marking and crosshair logo, along with rifle sights consisting of a ramped front and adjustable rear. The polished blued finish presents clean, even coloration.
The Browning Invector barrel is a smoothbore field-style option with a vent rib. Factory markings include Browning Auto-5, Invector Special Steel, and Browning Patents. It accepts Browning Invector interchangeable choke tubes, offering choke versatility to suit different loads and conditions.
Both barrels are steel with a polished blued finish. Their markings, sighting setup, and fittings align with Auto-5 standards, providing a straightforward swap between rifled and smoothbore configurations on 2 3/4 in. receivers.