inherited browning.

[jomommy]

My husband recently inherited this from his father. He can't remember much about it.
Browning 12 G, 28 1/2" barrel. Made in Belgium. engraving on receiver. I'm used to revolvers so don't know where to look on this gun for model information. There are 2 cartouches on the left barrel. one has the # 12-70 inside.
The serial # is 3270**
Let me know if more info is necessary to ID it.
It is in great shape, with clean barrel, no pitting,wood and finish clean. It also is a comfortable shot.

Thanks- Jo

 

[jaguarxk120]

Try www.shotgunworld.com they have a forum just for Brownings.

From what you have said it may be a A5 autoloader. Pictures would be the greatest help in IDing the gun. I am assuming it is a autoloader.

 

[Stiofan]

If it has a left barrel I'm assuming it also has a right barrel.....so it's a side by side. Most likely it's a BSS, made between 1978-1987. Serial number info is here.

http://www.browning.com/customerservice/dategun/detail.asp?id=26

 

[oneounceload]

the 12-70 means 12 gauge with 2-3/4 inch chambers - Belgian Brownings are NOT rated for steel

Is this a single barrel or does it have two barrels. (Your comment about having the marks on the left barrel is confusing me - do you mean left SIDE of the barrel?)