Made in Belgium Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge, 30" Plain Barrel, 3" Chamber (1965)
This Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve is a 1965 long-recoil shotgun built for 3-inch 12-gauge loads. It features the classic humpback receiver, right-side ejection, and factory scroll engraving with a zig-zag border. A plain 30-inch steel barrel with a single front bead, a 4+1 capacity, and walnut furniture with a round-knob pistol grip define this dedicated Magnum Twelve platform. It also carries St. Louis, MO and Montreal, P.Q.
address markings and retains a period grooved magazine cap; a Belgian asterisk choke code is present (exact constriction not specified).
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood furniture shows multiple handling marks, dings, and scratches. The forend has a crack.
What's Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twelve 12 Gauge shotgun
Built by FN in Belgium, this Auto-5 carries the hallmark humpback profile and factory scroll engraving with a zig-zag border. The receiver and barrel show the correct Belgian markings, including "MADE IN BELGIUM" and the Browning Arms Company St. Louis, MO & Montreal, P.Q. barrel address.
As a true Magnum Twelve, it is a dedicated 3-inch platform with Magnum-specific components, long-recoil operation, and a 4+1 capacity. The 30-inch plain steel barrel is paired with a single front bead and the period Belgian asterisk choke code (constriction not specified).
The walnut stock set includes a round-knob pistol grip and a checkered fore-end. A ventilated rubber recoil pad has been installed, yielding a 14.0-inch length of pull. The magazine cap is grooved, consistent with the period details.
Production dates to 1965, within Browning’s year/model-coded serial era that used the "V" identifier for Magnum Twelve models. The steel receiver and barrel complete a configuration known for dependable cycling with 3-inch 12-gauge loads and classic Auto-5 handling.