Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun

The Browning Light Twelve Auto-5 is a classic Japanese-made 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built around John M. Browning's renowned long-recoil operating system. Upon firing, the barrel and bolt recoil together before separating to eject the spent shell and chamber the next round, giving the Auto-5 its distinctive mechanical character. A friction-ring system surrounding the magazine tube regulates the movement of the barrel and allows the action to function with appropriate shotshell loads. Manufactured in Japan by Miroku, this Light Twelve features the Auto-5's instantly recognizable "humpback" receiver, tubular magazine, traditional walnut furniture, and blued-steel construction. The Light Twelve configuration provides a trimmer, more responsive version of the standard 12-gauge Auto-5 while retaining the platform's rugged construction and smooth swinging qualities. Japanese-produced examples are well regarded as quality sporting shotguns and represent the later production era of Browning's celebrated Auto-5 design. With its iconic profile, proven long-recoil action, and high-quality Japanese manufacture, the Browning Light Twelve is an appealing shotgun for field use, clay shooting, or collecting. In good shape with some age, and wear.