Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty 20 Gauge, 28 in Special Steel Barrel, 3 in Chamber, Fixed Full Choke, Belgian 1978, Factory Scroll Engraved
This 1978 Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty is a Belgian-made, factory-engraved 20 gauge built on the classic long-recoil action. It features a 28 inch Belgian Special Steel barrel with a ventilated rib and a fixed Full (F) choke, a 3 inch chamber, and Liège proof marks with a "MADE IN BELGIUM" barrel marking. The bore is excellent, and the shotgun retains a polished blued finish with checkered walnut furniture and a gold-tone trigger.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces have minimal wear with a few light scratches. The wood furniture shows light scuffs and small dings.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty 20 Gauge shotgun
The Magnum Twenty designation identifies this Auto-5 as the 20-gauge magnum variant with a 3 inch chamber and 5-round capacity. The long-recoil system uses Browning's friction-ring and bronze friction piece, and this example includes the left-side magazine cut-off lever typical of the design.
The 28 inch Belgian Special Steel barrel has a ventilated rib with a matted top and a single front bead. It carries the FN star choke code indicating Full, matching the fixed Full (F) choke noted for this gun. Chambered for 3 inch shells, it offers the magnum capability that defines the Magnum Twenty model.
The polished blued steel receiver is factory scroll engraved and paired with a gold-tone trigger. Right-side ejection, a round bolt handle, and a knurled steel magazine cap round out the classic Auto-5 control layout and handling features.
Checkered walnut furniture includes a glossy pistol-grip stock and matching fore-end, with a 14.0 inch length of pull. Belgian markings include Liège proof marks and a "MADE IN BELGIUM" barrel marking. The serial format identifies model code 161 as the Magnum Twenty variant.