Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge, 28" Vent-Rib Barrel, Belgian FN 1961, IC Choke, 2 3/4" Chamber
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty is a 1961 FN production identified by its 1Z serial prefix. It features a 28" vent-rib barrel with a matted top, a fixed Improved Cylinder choke, and a 2 3/4" chamber. The receiver carries factory scroll engraving and the classic Auto-5 humpback profile with "Twenty" script and a gold-colored trigger. Belgian proof marks and the St. Louis & Montreal barrel address are present.
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: There are handling and use marks on the metal and wood. Please refer to the photos for a closer look at these areas.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 Light Twenty 20 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
- Aftermarket "White Line" ventilated recoil pad with white/black spacers (installed)
- Magazine plug installed (2+1 capacity)
FN-Belgium production with "MADE IN BELGIUM" and the Browning Arms Company St. Louis MO & Montreal P.Q. barrel address underscore its period-correct origins. Belgian proof stamps are present. The receiver shows the hallmark humpback Auto-5 profile with "Twenty" script and a gold-colored trigger, complemented by factory scroll engraving on the black-anodized aluminum-alloy receiver.
The 28" steel barrel is marked "SPECIAL STEEL – 20GA – SHELLS 2 3/4"" and carries a vent rib with a matted top and a brass front bead. The fixed choke is denoted by the "**-" code and corresponds to an Imp Cyl Choke. Chambering is 2 3/4" Chamber.
Controls and features include the long-recoil action, a magazine cut-off lever on the left side, and a knurled magazine cap. The magazine plug sets capacity to 2+1 as configured.
The walnut stock set features a round-knob pistol grip, crisp checkering, and a long forearm with finger-groove panels. An aftermarket "White Line" ventilated recoil pad with white/black spacers is installed, providing a 14.0" length of pull. The metal finishes include a blued barrel and a black-anodized receiver.