September 19th, 2026; Antique and Modern Firearms
Lot 256:
Description
GSID: 256.2216
Make: Browning
Model: Light Twelve
Serial #: L72322
Caliber: 12 gauge
Barrel Length: 29.5" solid rib
Belgian Browning Light Twelve semi-auto shotgun, 12 gauge, 29.5" solid rib barrel with a 2 3/4" chamber and Full choke, blue finish, checkered walnut two-piece stock with round knob pistol grip, steel bead front sight, gold trigger, lightly engraved receiver, milled top, clear factory markings with Belgian proofs on the left side of the barrel and "MADE IN BELGIUM" on the right side. Mfg. in 1954-55, the shotgun is in fine overall condition, retaining 95-96% toning finish with wear at the muzzle and handling marks. The receiver shows edge wear and thinning finish with scattered spots of corrosion. The receiver shows border and scroll engraving. The bottom metal, trigger guard and tang shows thinning finish. The stock is in fine condition with scrapes and scuffs consistent with field use. The buttstock ends with a slip-on rubber recoil pad, providing a 15.5" LOP. The bore is fine and action crisp on this lightly used Belgian Browning. (C&R).
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