Lot 225:
Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Semi-Automatic Shotgun 12 Gauge (29 1/2" BBL)
Sold for: $850
Description
This is one Belgian-made Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve semi-automatic shotgun, chambered for 12 Gauge, 2 3/4-inch shells. The firearm utilizes the classic John Browning long-recoil operating system. The receiver features elaborate floral scroll engraving surrounding the markings "Light Twelve" and "BROWNING." The trigger is gold-plated. The barrel is fitted with a ventilated rib and is marked BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS MO., SPECIAL STEEL 12 GAUGE SHELLS 2 3/4, and MADE IN BELGIUM. The partial serial number visible within the receiver is 69G 7008. The furniture is high-gloss finished checkered walnut.Barrel Length: 29 1/2 inches
Condition: The metal components retain a high percentage of their original polished blued finish, exhibiting excellent depth and clarity, though minor surface scratches and handling marks are visible on the receiver and barrel consistent with field use. The gold plating on the trigger appears largely intact. The wooden furniture (buttstock and forend) shows significant wear, characterized by numerous visible surface scratches, dings, and handling marks throughout the high-gloss finish, particularly on the buttstock. The checkering remains sharp. The buttstock is fitted with a vented brown recoil pad separated by white spacers. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, but we have not function-tested this firearm. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
Condition report:
The metal components retain a high percentage of their original polished blued finish, exhibiting excellent depth and clarity, though minor surface scratches and handling marks are visible on the receiver and barrel consistent with field use. The gold plating on the trigger appears largely intact. The wooden furniture (buttstock and forend) shows significant wear, characterized by numerous visible surface scratches, dings, and handling marks throughout the high-gloss finish, particularly on the buttstock. The checkering remains sharp. The buttstock is fitted with a vented brown recoil pad separated by white spacers. The action appears to function correctly when cycled by hand, but we have not function-tested this firearm. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
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