Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Grade I 12 Gauge, 30-inch Plain Barrel, Belgian 1966, Blued/Walnut
This Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Grade I is a Belgian-made, FN-produced example from 1966 in the St. Louis import era. It features a 30-inch plain barrel with a single brass bead, a hump-backed receiver with a matted sighting plane, and classic blued steel paired with walnut furniture. Notable details include the left-side magazine cut-off and a gold-colored trigger, along with a 2 3/4-inch chamber and 4+1 capacity (where legal/without plug).
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Grade I 12 Gauge semi-auto shotgun
Made in Belgium by FN for Browning during the St. Louis import period, this Light Twelve carries the import marking "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo." and a receiver roll-marked "Light Twelve." The configuration reflects the classic Auto-5 profile and features that collectors and shooters expect from this era.
The long-recoil-operated action provides the signature Auto-5 cycling characteristics. A magazine cut-off lever on the left side of the receiver allows quick control of the feed system, and the gold-colored trigger adds a distinct period-correct detail.
The 30-inch plain barrel is fitted with a single brass bead and the receiver top has a matted sighting plane for a clean visual reference. Chambered for 2 3/4-inch shells, the capacity is 4+1 (where legal/without plug).
Walnut furniture includes a round-knob pistol grip stock with cut checkering, a hard-rubber buttplate, and a matching walnut forend. Length of pull is 14.5 inches, and the blued finish on the steel receiver and barrel complements the traditional Browning aesthetic.