FN Browning Model Twelvette Double Auto 12 Ga 28″ & 26″ Shotgun 1966 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1230
LSB#: 211220BC01
Make: Browning
Model: Twelvette Double Auto Lightweight
Serial Number: 6A51634
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Receiver Fed Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. Also on the left side of the barrel is “1Kg020” followed by a series of proof and manufacturing marks. The right side of the barrel is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL – 12 GAUGE – SHELLS 2 3/4″ / BROWNING PATENTS”. The underside of the receiver is marked “6A51 / 634”. Both sides of the receiver and the trigger guard are marked decorative scroll and border engraving. The left side of the receiver is also marked “Twelvette”. The bolt is marked with a series of Belgian proofs.
Barrel Length: 27 1/2″ (Nominal 28″), 25 1/2″ Also Included (Nominal 26″).
Choke: Fixed Modified
Sights / Optics: There is a steel bead set on the rib at the muzzle. The barrel is finely checkered and the top of the receiver is serrated, both for the purpose of reducing glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checked walnut with a round knob pistol grip, straight comb, and an aftermarket brown vent-rubber buttpad. There are some minor compressions and a few little dings through the finish, the most noticeable are on the sides of the buttstock. There are a couple of light scuffs on the belly. There are two little light scratches on the left side of the forend at the front. The checkering is strong with some light rub wear. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad and 13″ to the wood. The pad has some scattered light wear from use. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is some scattered erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The barrel has a few scattered spots of oxidation. There are some light draglines on the barrel and receiver. The receiver has a bit of finish loss at the rear of the loading port. There is standard operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a 26″ vent-rib barrel choked Modified. The bore is bright and there is no erosion. The barrel has a few scattered nicks and small spots of finish loss.
Our Assessment: These Browning Double Autos are an interesting design. There is no tubular magazine, and the shotgun is capable of holding two shells, one in the chamber, and the other in the receiver below the bolt. It is loaded by locking the bolt back and placing a shell into the loading port located in the lower-left side of the receiver and running the bolt forward. A second shell can then be placed into the loading port ready to be chambered when the bolt next operates. A person can have shells available in a left pocket or pouch, to constantly top off the shotgun. As it holds only two rounds, it can also be safely used in skeet or sporting clays. The Twelvette was produced from 1957 to 1971 and is still popular with many people who have actually owned and shot them. This is a Lightweight model that was made in 1966 based on its serial number. It has a Lightweight alloy receiver with a black finish. It retains about 95% original finish and has a great bore. It even comes with a second barrel and will be great out at the range. Please see our photos and good luck!