Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny-start auction; this is the Browning Twelvette Double Auto!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning - Belgium
Model: Twelvette Double Auto
Serial: A22616
Date of Manufacture: 1955-1958
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 ¾" Chamber
Finish: Blued Barrel w/ Black Receiver and Gold Inlay Engraving
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Rib / Modified Fixed Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock w/ Round Knob Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Double Auto is the fastest shotgun to load in existence. When the bolt is locked to the rear, the gun is loaded by simply inserting a cartridge into the loading port. This automatically activates the shell holder and feeds the round into the chamber. A second round can then be placed in the port on the shell holder. For a right-handed shooter, this can be accomplished while holding the gun by the pistol grip. To drop the bolt on an empty chamber for storage, there is a carrier latch at the bottom-front of the action that can be pushed forward to release the bolt. The gun also has a unique, ambidextrous safety. Early A5s had a sliding lever protruding down in front of the trigger located inside the trigger guard. While ambidextrous and quick, it was distinctly hazardous, particularly if the shooter was wearing gloves or just had thick fingers. Subsequent “improvements” to the A5 replaced the safety with a traditional cross-bolt button. Val improved upon his father’s design by placing a vertically sliding block behind the trigger, mounted on the backside of the trigger guard. The safety can be deactivated with either hand without requiring the trigger finger to be placed inside the trigger guard. The Double Auto was made in three versions. The initial model was manufactured with a steel receiver. These are referred to as the “Standard” Model and were manufactured from 1952 to 1960. A “Lightweight” model was manufactured from 1952 to 1956, at which point it was rechristened and marked “Twelvette.” In 1957, an even lighter model, the “Twentyweight,” was introduced. Both the Twelvette and Twentyweight have aluminum-alloy receivers with various names such as “Duralumin” and “Hiduminium.”
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.
Model: Twelvette Double Auto
Serial: A22616
Date of Manufacture: 1955-1958
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 ¾" Chamber
Finish: Blued Barrel w/ Black Receiver and Gold Inlay Engraving
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Rib / Modified Fixed Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Brass Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock w/ Round Knob Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Double Auto is the fastest shotgun to load in existence. When the bolt is locked to the rear, the gun is loaded by simply inserting a cartridge into the loading port. This automatically activates the shell holder and feeds the round into the chamber. A second round can then be placed in the port on the shell holder. For a right-handed shooter, this can be accomplished while holding the gun by the pistol grip. To drop the bolt on an empty chamber for storage, there is a carrier latch at the bottom-front of the action that can be pushed forward to release the bolt. The gun also has a unique, ambidextrous safety. Early A5s had a sliding lever protruding down in front of the trigger located inside the trigger guard. While ambidextrous and quick, it was distinctly hazardous, particularly if the shooter was wearing gloves or just had thick fingers. Subsequent “improvements” to the A5 replaced the safety with a traditional cross-bolt button. Val improved upon his father’s design by placing a vertically sliding block behind the trigger, mounted on the backside of the trigger guard. The safety can be deactivated with either hand without requiring the trigger finger to be placed inside the trigger guard. The Double Auto was made in three versions. The initial model was manufactured with a steel receiver. These are referred to as the “Standard” Model and were manufactured from 1952 to 1960. A “Lightweight” model was manufactured from 1952 to 1956, at which point it was rechristened and marked “Twelvette.” In 1957, an even lighter model, the “Twentyweight,” was introduced. Both the Twelvette and Twentyweight have aluminum-alloy receivers with various names such as “Duralumin” and “Hiduminium.”
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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