Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Browning Arms Company Auto-5 “Buck Special Light Twelve”!
-According to the owner, this example remains in EXCELLENT condition-
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning Arms Company
Model: Auto-5 “Buck Special Light Twelve”
Serial: 70G41498
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 1/2" Slug Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Finished Walnut Buttstock and Forearm with Checkered Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver are engraved with gorgeous scroll artwork.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Auto-5, often known as the A-5 or Auto-5, is a pioneering recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. Launched in 1905, it was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun and remained in production until 1998. In 1946, the Light Weight 12-gauge variant was introduced as a lighter alternative to the Standard Weight model. This version achieved weight reduction through several modifications, including the drilling of three holes into the barrel ring, a narrower rib on vent rib barrels, additional milling on the receiver, and a more streamlined buttstock with reduced wood. While early Lightweight 12s and Sweet Sixteens featured gold-plated triggers and safeties until 1951, there are no distinctive external features to differentiate them from the Standard Weight models.
Model: Auto-5 “Buck Special Light Twelve”
Serial: 70G41498
Date of Manufacture: 1970
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 23 1/2" Slug Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Finished Walnut Buttstock and Forearm with Checkered Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the receiver are engraved with gorgeous scroll artwork.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Auto-5, often known as the A-5 or Auto-5, is a pioneering recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. Launched in 1905, it was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun and remained in production until 1998. In 1946, the Light Weight 12-gauge variant was introduced as a lighter alternative to the Standard Weight model. This version achieved weight reduction through several modifications, including the drilling of three holes into the barrel ring, a narrower rib on vent rib barrels, additional milling on the receiver, and a more streamlined buttstock with reduced wood. While early Lightweight 12s and Sweet Sixteens featured gold-plated triggers and safeties until 1951, there are no distinctive external features to differentiate them from the Standard Weight models.
The Browning Auto-5 "Buck Special" is a notable variant of the iconic Auto-5 semi-automatic shotgun, designed explicitly for deer hunting. It featured a shorter, smooth-bore slug barrel equipped with rifled sights, ideal for slug shooting. The Buck Special was also available in several configurations, including the Light 12, Standard 12, 3-inch Magnum 12, Sweet 16, Standard 16, Lightweight 20, and Lightweight 20 Magnum (introduced in 1967).
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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