Keeperchris Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Hi guys I have an OLD (I think) browning 2 shot semi auto 12 bore that was given to me by my grandad years ago. I think it is a twelvette model. Can't find anything out about them and have only ever seen 1 in a shop. Does any one know anything about the gun? The model or if they are rare or just something that never caught on?? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrapFiller Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Browning double auto. Check shotgun world loads on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klatuveradanikto Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Got one ,they were handmade in Belgium between 51 and the early 70's Two types of receiver available they are the steel framed action or a multi coloured alloy framed action available in plain barrel or as i have a "U" vent barrel or a full vented barrel. The really early models have two rivets at the rear of the forend holding a metal bracket in place this only lasted a very short time and most have been glued in place also the earlier versions have a more rounded forend. Very unique gun designed by John Brownings son Val Browning that never really caught on either side of the Pond ,getting rare now but once you fire one you'll like it checkout my video link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeperchris Posted March 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 Cheers guys. Mine has no rib just a small bead and I think only a 26" barrel. Any idea on a value for one? Say ok condition with the silver action. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klatuveradanikto Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 sounds like you have a alloy action if the number begins with "A" then thats right depending on condition your looking at 200 - 300 pounds any piccys please.If it was a green alloy frame they go for huge money very rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Very nice guns.Incidently,the Browning 2000 has exactly the same action,but holds three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border reiver Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Read all my posts here ........ http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/213863-browning-double-auto/ and the links off them. I'm always interested to hear of these guns. Pics of yours would be welcome. Is your action engraved with "Twentyweight" or "Twelvette" or plain? The Browning 2000 is gas operated the Double Automatic cycles using a short-recoil action their only similarity is the "Browning" name although the 2000 has the "speed load" feature where the cartridge is loaded through the port in the left side of the action frame... Fairly uncommon, only about 67000 manufactured between 1955-1971.... They did not become popular particularly in the American market where the 2 shot capability and the introduction of gas operated semi autos (Remington et al) limited their appeal. Can send other info if you wish including a pdf copied owners booklet (or follow my link from the above) ... Edited March 27, 2013 by border reiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeperchris Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hi Border reiver, I would love a look at the owners booklet if you wouldn t mind sending me a link to it. As I have said it was my first gun given to me by my grandfather many moons ago who inherited it from a friend. Have shot alot of my firsts with it (Pheasant, Duck, Hare, Decoyed Pigeon, Partridge all a long time ago!!). As well as a memorable cock bird on a beaters day once. You should of heard the laughs in the line as I loaded the old girl...KERCHUNK >>>KERCHUNK....! lol If I get time tonight I will add a couple of pics. Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border reiver Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) I saved a copy of the owners booklet here ...... https://workspaces.acrobat.com/app.html#d=32Es7sMfMSKlRwa8DvoC8g which you can download (if it doesn't work pm an email address and I can attach a copy). The original document was a single sheet folded to give 6 pages on one side and an exploded parts list on the other. Jigsaw the parts pages together to form the diagram (one page was copied skewed). The booklet refers to the Standard and Lightweight (Twelvette) models but still applies to the "Twentyweight"..I think Val Browning's rationale was to design the Double Auto as a self loader to compete with the traditional double barrel s.b.s. or o/u. Obviously it's a 2 shot with weight, balance and handling approaching a double, particularly the lightweight "Twentyweight" at a shade over 6lb. in weight ... Edited March 27, 2013 by border reiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I stand corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I saved a copy of the owners booklet here ...... https://workspaces.acrobat.com/app.html#d=32Es7sMfMSKlRwa8DvoC8g which you can download (if it doesn't work pm an email address and I can attach a copy). The original document was a single sheet folded to give 6 pages on one side and an exploded parts list on the other. Jigsaw the parts pages together to form the diagram (one page was copied skewed). The booklet refers to the Standard and Lightweight (Twelvette) models but still applies to the "Twentyweight".. I think Val Browning's rationale was to design the Double Auto as a self loader to compete with the traditional double barrel s.b.s. or o/u. Obviously it's a 2 shot with weight, balance and handling approaching a double, particularly the lightweight "Twentyweight" at a shade over 6lb. in weight ... Spot on Br,they were an attempt to overcome the weight issues of early autos and prejudice against autos from the game shooting fraternity. Nice to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border reiver Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Out of interest I saved a Browning 2000 owners booklet here (sorry Scully) ........ https://workspaces.acrobat.com/app.html#d=PxP88sQ4M9haUMTbP*1Ttg and one for the Winchester 59 here ....... https://workspaces.acrobat.com/app.html#d=RGLVE2EiqOUIdeqCvVh5tg I'm looking out for a Winchester Model 50 or 59 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/236290-winchester-model-59;-model-50/ there's no comparison with the Double Automatic but they're of an interesting design and another gun that lost out to gas operation ...... Edited March 28, 2013 by border reiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 That's good to know Border Reiver;will download it.Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sure i have an original 2000 owners manual, we have 4 in the family, thinking of importing a 20 bore from the US too. All the autos from this era are brilliant guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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