Browning BSS 12 Gauge 3” Shells 18.25” SXS Side By Side Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,075.00
LSB#: LSB260406MP002
Make: Browning Made in Japan and Assembled in Korea
Model: B-S/S
Serial Number: 6697A57
Year of Manufacture: 1971 – 1980’s
Gauge: 12 Gauge, chambered for 2 3/4” and 3” shells
Action Type: Top-Break, Single Mechanical Trigger Shotgun with Split Ejectors.
Barrel Length: 18.25” Cut Down
Choke: Fixed: Left: Cylinder, Right: Cylinder
Sights/Optics: There is a silver bead at the front of the serrated barrel rib.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, semi pistol grip, straight fluted comb, and synthetic Browning buttplate. There is little to no wear. There are a few light scratches throughout. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Both bores are bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate at 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and storage wear. There are a few light scratches. The blue finish is strong on the barrels. The blue finish has turned to a light patina on the chamber and receiver. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Browning Arms Company B-S/S is a highly regarded side-by-side shotgun introduced in the early 1970s and manufactured by Miroku Corporation for Browning. Known for excellent fit and finish, durable lockup, and strong mechanical design, the B-S/S became one of the better production side-by-side shotguns of its era. Chambered in 12 gauge for both 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells, the platform was designed as a versatile sporting shotgun with modern features such as mechanical triggers and ejectors.
This example has been modified with cut-down 18.25″ barrels, resulting in a compact side-by-side configuration with fixed cylinder bores. The shotgun presents in Fine overall condition, retaining a high percentage of its original finish with only light handling wear visible. The walnut stock set remains in Excellent condition with sharp checkering and minimal wear. Both bores are bright with no noted erosion, and the action functions correctly. The shortened barrels substantially alter the shotgun’s original sporting configuration, giving it a handier profile while retaining the robust mechanical quality associated with the B-S/S line. Altogether, this Browning B-S/S stands as a mechanically solid and visually distinctive example of a Japanese-made sporting shotgun with notable modifications. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P