Anodized aluminum receivers of the twelvette and twentyweight models can be had in several color combinations, and all models have decorative handengraved panels on sides of the receivers. Mar 23, 2008 i have inherited a browning 12 gauge shotgun. Browning twelvette double automatic shotgun with two barrels in 12g. According to the book, there is about 1 lb difference in weight. Price guide for browning twelvette double auto gauge shotgun. Wood is glo for sale by mglanham on gunsamerica 922855419. Manufactured by fabrique nationale in belgium, this gun is designated double automatic because it will hold only 2 shells and is selfloading semiautomatic. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Shop today with numrich gun parts the worlds largest supplier of gun parts. Browning inherited his fathers gun making shop and developed it into a highly successful business that developed several iconic firearms including the colt peacemaker.
To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owners manual. Check out some of the shotguns and rifles that have come into the shop. The original automatic 5 shotgun established a standard that was never truly supplanted. The top one is a browning double automatic twelvette with a. We are offering for sale a browning twelvette double auto shotgun chambered in 12ga. The browning double auto was made at various times in three modelsweights. How to clean your browning double automatic shotgun part 1. We carry the browning citori shotgun for sale in our online store at discount prices, as well as the entire line of other browning shotguns. I have recently inherited a belgiummade browning double automatic twelvette, in 12 gauge, with a green aluminum receiver, and a ventilated rib. Looking for browning double auto parts to finish your repair. Some of the following information was submitted by me to the shotgun world site where i am dgludwig.
There are short writeups on the standard double auto steel receiver and the twelvette anodized aluminum receiver version. The serial number on the bottom of the barrel is 384xx. What is the value of a browning twelvette shotgun answers. Apr 17, 2008 depending on the condtion they bring any were from 400 dollers to 1200 dolers belguim made models dont know about the jap models. The standard steel receiver gun, the twelvette with an alloy receiver and the twentyweight with an alloy receiver and further reduced weight. Browning 12 gauge twelvette semiauto shotgun rh sh trade seller advertised for 91 days until 19012018 for. The gun was made in belgium and is in excellent shape. Though not a great commercial success, the browning double auto is a remarkable shotgun. If you have this model with the vent rib or raised. Browning double auto twelvette forest green for sale.
The browning auto5 shotguns is the first book ever to cover the history, model variations, accessories and production dates of the legendary browning auto5 shotgun. There seems to be modest interest among browning collectors, but as we all know, this can change overnight either way. Browning citori shotguns for sale online from browning. Shotgun web browning double automatic twelvette shotgun. Very nice green double auto 28 inch mod chokematte rib receiver shows minimal wear buttplate has some wear overall in very nic for sale by mglanham on gunsamerica 955148645. With its 2612 inch ventilated rib barrel, it weighs just six pounds, three ounces. Firearms price guide gun price guide handgun price guide. The internets best resource for shotgun information browning hartman double auto twelvette case value chat 0 calendar photos faq.
I believe the serial number is 6482529 if i am looking in the right place. Double automatic shotgun, introduced early in 1955, was designed by val m. If you have multiple barrels that fit your gun, you may want to keep them. Stock is to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. From my collection, 1965 vr twelvette in dragon black. The new browning double automatic shotgun is notable for its simple and harmonious lines which give it a sober elegance which go well with the wellknown technical qualities of all browning arms. The history of browning firearms is a captivating and wonderfully illustrated chronicle of one of the most influential and legendary names in gun smithing history. There are a few different versions in both 12 and 20gauge called the twentyweight. Dec 22, 2015 i also need the approximate value of the browning belgium twelvette auto double. Fixed modified choke, 28 inch vent rib barrel, round knob pistol grip, bright bore. The firearms price guide is a free online price guide for guns, as well as a free online price guide for firearms, free online price guide for hand guns and free online price guide for used guns. How do you find the value of a browning shotgun answers. Blued barrel is 95% with large spot of loss at breech. Very lively shotguns in the twelvette and twentyweight particularly with plain.
It is the gun that works, and if it doesnt, it disassembles to the molecular level in a few minutes. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. After my first post, i realized i have a book, americas premier gunmakersbrowning by kirkland published in 2007. Browning double automatic shotgun browning twelvette double auto browning twentyweight double auto browning b2000 series browning b2000 magnum browning b2000 buck special browning b2000 trap browning b2000 skeet browning model b80 browning model b80 buck special browning model b80 du commemorative browning model gold 10 browning gold evolve. Advertised as the gun that never runs out, the double automatic is a unique two shot semiautomatic shotgun. Gun is in the box, could be unfired although i cant confirm. Some twelvettes and twentyweights were sold with multiple barrels and, imho, should not be broken up.
Designed by val browning, son of john browning, the twelvette can be seen as a sort of supplement to over under shotguns with its two shot capacity. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. Browning shotguns start on page 356 of the blue book and go to page 389. I also need the approximate value of the browning belgium. Browning belgium shotguns double automatic for sale. The serial number found on your gun has the answer. We can ship a citori shotgun from browning to the licensed ffl dealer of your choice. The shotgun is in nice condition with some minimal use wear. Since its more than 60 years old, its my fairweather gun, and i tend to baby it. Browse all new and used browning belgium shotguns double automatic for sale and buy with confidence from guns international.
Gun comes with browning hard case, original manual and 2 26. It was a twelvette double a person that worked for browning. And todays brilliant browning shotguns are derivative of all the great inventiveness of our founder. The stock has a round knob pistol grip with solid butt plate. The browning double automatic is basically a twoshot semiauto. To narrow your search results, enter the model number in the search box above.
Please let me know and i will be able to give you a accurate value of your shotgun. Want to buy browning twelvette trap shooters forum. The double autos were made in belgium by fn between 1952 and 1971. I also need the approximate value of the browning belgium twelvette auto double. This is a highly collectible shotgun in high condition. Browning 12 gauge twelvette semiauto shotgun rh sh trade seller advertised for 0 days until 21072017 for. Very lively shotguns in the twelvette and twentyweight particularly with plain barrels. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package.
You can change the order of the results by clicking on a column header model, year, etc. Not sure about the briley chokes but the blue book says the gun is worth. What year is browning twelvette serial number 3a45348 answers. This page first displays a list of dealers that support obsolete browning firearms. It is an automatic gun, with short recoil of the barrel, that is to say, that the breech, fixed to the barrel, separates itself from the bolt after. In 1999 browning issued the final tribute version featuring engraved scenes of john m. Browning twelvette double auto, 12 gauge, made in belgium in 1965. Below is the blue book listing and it is a good place to start but the actual price may be different. This is a part 1 of 2 on how to breakdown your browning double automatic shotgun for complete cleaning and reassemble it. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. As oldbadger mentioned, the shotgun is loaded through the left side of the receiver. The twelvette is a double auto and vice versa, of course.
This shotgun was offered in both aluminum and steel. I would need to know if we are talking about a browning auto5 shotgun made in 1904. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. If you look in standard catalog of firearms, you may be able to identify it and find the approximate value. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Jun 29, 2009 the late dan shideler was a senior editor for gun digest books from 2004 until 2011, best known for his entertaining prose and knowledge and insight into firearms history, trends and pricing. The receiver has gold engraving on both sides and on the trigger guard. Jul 17, 2011 your browning 12ga twelvette is currently valued at between 275525 dollars for a shotgun with 60%90% original finish remaining,and a good bore. Nice belgium made browning twelvette 12 gauge semiautomatic shotgun. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. The pleasure of owning a browning shotgun is derived partly by legendary traditions of excellence started by john moses browning a century and a half ago.
Browning twelvette double auto 12 gauge shotgun 19571958 c. Our parts inventory was becoming depleted and we could no longer adequately provide customer sales and service. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a highgrade wood. This video covers a brief history of the browning superposed 12 ga. Your browning 12ga twelvette is currently valued at between 275525 dollars for a shotgun with 60%90% original finish remaining,and a good bore. Jan 16, 2014 what is the value of a browning twelvette,orig. Browning auto5 shotguns, the belgian fn production revised. The free gun price guide is available to everyone, no matter whether you are looking for gun prices, firearms prices, handgun prices, shotgun prices. Designed to be simple and portable, the double automatic is built with the same quality as other browning firearms. Browning shotgun model twelvette caliber 12 gauge semi auto 2 shot 27 barrel sign in dealers. The browning double automatic shotgun is a short recoil operated semiautomatic auto. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. We drive to utah to check out the ultimate browning double auto collection duration. Nov 06, 2007 if you think of a gun as nothing but a tool, then the 870 is the greatest shotgun ever made.