Browning B-SS Sporter 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 26" Barrels, Fixed IC/Mod, English Straight Grip, 1983 Miroku Japan
This Browning B-SS Sporter is a Japanese-made, Miroku-built side-by-side 12 gauge from 1983 (serial date code "PX"). It features 26" steel barrels with fixed IC and Mod chokes, a solid matted rib, and classic English styling with a straight-grip walnut stock and slight right-hand cast-off. Light scroll engraving on the dark-finished receiver, top lever, and tang adds tasteful detail, while the single gold-colored trigger and tang safety provide straightforward operation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are very mild wear marks and light scratches consistent with previous use. Barrel fit is tight. There is ample life in the locking lug. The firing pins are pristine, and the ejectors are timed.
What’s Included
- Browning factory cardboard box (B-SS branding)
- Browning B-SS Operation and Care owner's manual
Built by Miroku in Japan for Browning, this Sporter variant carries the "B-S/S Special Steel" barrel marking, reflecting its steel barrels and Browning’s specification. The boxlock, break-action design is paired with timed ejectors, a single gold-colored trigger, and a tang safety for a clean, streamlined setup.
The 26" barrels are choked Improved Cylinder and Modified, a versatile fixed pairing for field and clays. A solid matted rib and single bead front sight support a clear sight picture without distraction. Chambers accept both 2 3/4" and 3" 12-gauge shells, expanding load compatibility.
The walnut stock is configured in English straight-grip style with fine checkering, a slim forend with forend latch, and a slight right-hand cast-off for better alignment. Length of pull measures 14.25, offering a comfortable sporting fit.
A dark-finished receiver with light scroll engraving on the receiver, top lever, and tang complements the blued metalwork throughout. Proofs include NP and SP. Overall, this 1980s-era B-SS Sporter presents as an excellent, well-cared-for example with strong mechanicals and clean bores.