Browning BPS Field 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 28 in Vent-Rib Barrel, 3 in Chamber, Bottom Eject, Gloss Blued/Walnut
This Browning BPS Field is a 12 gauge, 1980s-era pump shotgun with the hallmark bottom-eject, bottom-loading layout that runs ambidextrously. It features a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel with the Browning Standard Invector system, a gloss blued steel receiver, and a walnut stock and forend with cut checkering. This example is set up with a 3-inch chamber and comes configured for flush Invector choke tubes in Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Full.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use on the metal and wood. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Owner's Manual
- Standard Invector flush choke tube
- Round Limiters
The BPS Field uses a bottom-ejecting, bottom-loading design that keeps hulls and loading confined to the centerline of the gun. This layout is inherently ambidextrous and pairs with a top-tang safety for straightforward operation by right- or left-handed shooters.
The 28-inch steel barrel has a ventilated rib and a single front bead for a clean sight picture. It is threaded for the Browning Standard Invector choke system and accepts flush tubes; this setup includes Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Full options. The 3-inch chamber handles both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch 12-gauge shells.
A gloss blued steel receiver with twin action bars delivers the smooth cycling the BPS is known for. Capacity is 2+1. The trigger guard bears the gold Browning Buckmark logo, a classic detail on period Field models.
The walnut stock and finger-groove forend feature cut checkering for secure purchase. A recoil pad and a 14.25-inch length of pull round out the fit and handling. The overall finish presents the traditional blued-and-walnut look associated with 1980s Browning field guns.
Controls and features are straightforward and durable: pump-action operation, top-tang safety, and a steel receiver built for longevity. The combination of the ambidextrous ejection/loading system and the Invector choke versatility makes this Field configuration practical across a wide range of 12-gauge tasks.