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BROWNING ‘DOUBLE AUTO’ 12G SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. 2 SHOT Double Auto Browning 12g Semi-Automatic Shotgun dating all the way back to 1956 production. (As information direct from Browning US). Apparently detail online is / WAS incorrect in that production of these guns ran from 1952 to 1971. With only around 67,000 ever made its not a big number for any to survive. Testament to just how good they are that they do! For more history you are probably best simply checking details out on Wikipedia where I just amended dates. 26-09-2023. Or other accurate sites. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browning_Double_Automatic_Shotgun Becoming quite collectable as people ‘discover’ just how well designed and superbly well made these guns are. (As the even older Auto 5 options were that John Browning originally designed). Also the fact they are getting harder and harder to find means they are likely to only go one way in value. Even if they don’t you have a gun you can have some great shooting with. Just enjoy while you wait and see. This gun came in from a previous customer who had put a small collection of 5 together over many years. He WOULD like them to find an equally appreciative new home. 27 ½” (700mm) Plain, None Ribbed Barrel with a Raised Single Front Sighting Bead and tight ½ choke. Chambered 2 ¾” (70mm). Stock pull is 14” (355mm) bringing in an overall length of 46 ¾” (1187mm). Scales show a weight of 7 lbs 7 oz (3.375 Kg) so this is a Standard Model that’s lost 4 oz in 67 years! Part of this could be down to a slightly shorter stock than the other guns here. However this does appear original. Concave curves do take some doing to match the original Pressed Horn Butt Plate. (The specified weight will just be an average in reality. As such nothing to worry about and its just me adding the odd bit of levity to the advert). Generally EXCELLENT condition considering its age. The original Pressed Horn Butt Plate is still in place too. Rounded Prince of Wales Pistol Grip to a Strong Straight Grain Very Light Coloured Walnut Stock and Forend. Some Good Colour Contrast too with Chequering still Very Clean and Crisp. No damage to the forend from anyone trying to strip barrels the wrong way. If you are not SURE just ask. The action retains some of its original Blued finish but zero rust so purely patination and fare ware. A Simple but Nice Panel of Scrollwork Engraving with a Zig-Zag pattern Border all around the outer edges. Roller Ball style safety positioned to the rear on the Trigger Guard. Presently not fitted but it IS here and available with the gun. Fitted or not. Previous owner preferred to use it as it currently is. £449.99 NO. NOT STEEL SH-T PROOF BUT DO PLEASE READ ON: THERE ARE more and more None Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern day shooting. IF its so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters how is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth? Anyway, take a look for yourself: https://www.hortonguns.com/?page_id=819 NOW, to TRY and help speed up availability I WILL also suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ALL of us start to ask whoever we buy from why they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET. YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond! On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site. TO ALL CUSTOMERS OLD AND NEW: Please do check out the Company Web Site direct. https://www.emma-rifles.co.uk There are a LOT more guns as well as other equipment listed there along with PILES of items including guns not yet advertised. It is ALWAYS worth asking for what you are looking for! Anything not readily available and happy to try and source. Whatever it may be.