Browning Auto-5 “Light Twelve” – 12 Gauge – Belgium Made

Browning Auto-5 “Light Twelve” – 12 Gauge – Belgium Made

Description:
This is a recently acquired, Classic Browning Auto‑5 “Light Twelve” semi-automatic shotgun manufactured in Belgium by FN Herstal. This example features a 27.5″ vent-rib barrel, matte blued finish, elegant scroll engraving, and a gold-plated trigger. The two-piece walnut stock has traditional diamond checkering and a White Line ventilated butt pad. It shows wear consistent with field use, including scattered peppering and handling marks.

Please see specifications below and all pictures for accurate depiction of this firearm.

Features:

• Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale (FN), Liège, Belgium
• Model: Auto‑5 “Light Twelve”(12 gauge lightweight variant)
• Serial Number: 5G2080
  • Per Browning’s post-1956 serial system:
    • “G”= Light Twelve 12 ga. series
    • “5”= 1965 (year code)
  • This shotgun was manufactured in 1965, confirming its era and model type.
• Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾″ chamber (standard for Light Twelve)
• Barrel: 27.5″ vent rib
• Finish: Blued steel, classic scroll engraving
• Sights: Brass Bead Front/Steel Mid
• Trigger: Gold-plated
• Stock: Walnut, two-piece, diamond checkering
• Condition: good overall – handling and use marks, with scattered peppering consistent with age

Collector’s / Shooter’s Note:
The Browning Auto-5 is a John M. Browning classic, and the Light Twelve variant is cherished for its lighter weight and elegant handling. With its Belgian origin, 1965 date, and traditional features, this shotgun is equally at home as a trusted field gun, a collectible for enthusiasts, or a nostalgic piece for those who appreciate mid-century craftsmanship.

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