Browning Model 12 & 42 Grade V 20 28 & 410 Gauge 3x Vent Rib Pump Action Shotguns Set & 2 Boxes

SOLD FOR $4,825.00
LSB#: 180502MS02, 180502MS03, 180502MS04

Make: Miroku in Japan, for Browning

Model: 12 & 42 High Grade (Grade V) Limited Edition

Serial Number: 180502MS02: 01216NM972, 180502MS03: 01216PN932, 180502MS04: 01216NZ982

Year of Manufacture: 1988-1991

Gauge: 180502MS02: 28 Gauge 2 3/4″, 180502MS03: 20 Gauge 2 3/4″, 180502MS04: .410, 2 ½ & 3” Shells

Action Type: Pump / Slide Action, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Shotguns

Markings: 

180502MS02: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING MODEL 12 28 GA – 2 3/4″ SHELLS ONLY MOD.”, with a “NP” proof, found again on top of the receiver to the left of the rib extension. The right side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL, P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. The underside of the barrel extension is marked “01216”, the underside of the magazine tube and extension have indexing arrows. The bottom of the receiver is marked “01216 / NM972″. The butt plate is marked “BROWNING”. The left side of the receiver has a scroll engraving surrounded dog and pheasant scene, the right a similarly surrounded waterfowl scene with the animals in both gold-plated.

180502MS03: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING MODEL 12 20 GA – 2 3/4″ SHELLS ONLY MOD.”, with a “NP” proof, found again on top of the receiver to the left of the rib extension. The right side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL, P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. The underside of the magazine tube and extension have indexing arrows. The bottom of the receiver is marked “01216 / PN932″. The butt plate is marked “BROWNING”. The left side of the receiver has a scroll engraving surrounded dog and pheasant scene, the right a similarly surrounded waterfowl scene with the animals in both gold-plated.

180502MS04: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING MODEL 42 .410 BORE – 2 1/2″ AND 3″ SHELLS FULL”, with a “NP” proof, found again on top of the receiver to the left of the rib extension. The right side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL, P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. The underside of the barrel extension is marked “01216”, the underside of the magazine tube and extension have indexing arrows. The bottom of the receiver is marked “01216 / NZ982″. The butt plate is marked “BROWNING”. The left side of the receiver has a scroll engraving surrounded dog and pheasant scene, the right a similarly surrounded waterfowl scene with the animals in both gold-plated.

Barrel Length: 26”

Choke: 180502MS02 & 180502MS03: Modified, 180502MS04: Full, all fixed

Sights / Optics: These shotguns are each mounted with a steel bead fixed to the front of their ventilated ribs. The ribs meet at extensions slotted onto the receivers; the tops are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: 

180502MS02: The stocks are a two piece checkered, gloss finished select walnut set. The forend has checkering on each side with three diamonds on the bottom, the front and rear are checkered, the middle diamond is smooth. The butt stock has checkering on the pistol grip with a fluted comb, blued steel grip cap and textured black plastic buttplate. The stocks have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate; the plate has no notable wear or damage, rating in Excellent condition. The stocks rate in Excellent overall condition.

180502MS03: The stocks are a two piece checkered, gloss finished select walnut set. The forend has checkering on each side with three diamonds on the bottom, the front and rear are checkered, the middle diamond is smooth. The butt stock has checkering on the pistol grip with a fluted comb, blued steel grip cap and textured black plastic buttplate. The forend has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The buttstock has a small, very light compression in the middle on the right side and a few scattered faint marks which do not go through the gloss finish. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate; the plate has some light scuffing in the smooth areas around its screws, rating in about Excellent condition. The stocks rate in Excellent overall condition.

180502MS04: The stocks are a two piece checkered, gloss finished select walnut set. The forend has double diamond and surrounding checkers on both sides. The butt stock has checkering on the pistol grip with a fluted comb, blued steel grip cap and textured black plastic buttplate. The buttstock has a couple of light compressions near the toe and a very light scuff on the right of the comb. There is no other notable wear or damage in the stocks, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate; the plate has light scuffing at the heel and toe, rating in Excellent condition. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue with Gold Accents

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: 

180502MS02: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is faint operational wear on the slide handle and bolt and no other notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.

180502MS03: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The right edge of the rib has a couple of light marks. The barrel has a small cluster of a few light marks on the bottom-left approximately 8″ from the muzzle. The receiver has some faint scuffing on the top-left toward the rear. There are light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.

180502MS04: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The edges of the rib have a couple of light marks, the magazine tube has very light operational wear and there is a hint of wear on the bottom of the barrel from disassembly. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The actions function correctly. These shotguns take down in seconds for easy storage and maintenance. We have not fired these shotguns. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The 20 gauge and .410 shotguns come with two-piece black cardboard Browning boxes with serial matching labels, styrofoam inserts, plastic sleeves for the two main assemblies including wax paper, and an assortment of factory paperwork including manuals. The exterior of the boxes have light wear at edges and corners with light scuffs in the faces. The styrofoam inserts have light wear from the rear of the barrel assemblies. Overall, the boxes are in about Very Good-plus condition.

Our Assessment: What a set! When Browning had these shotguns produced by Miroku, Winchester had discontinued both the Model 12 and 42, making this a first opportunity for some and a last opportunity for many to get their hands on new production guns. Some of this production run was given over to standard Grade I guns, but there were also a limited number of Grade V guns produced. The production runs for the 20 and 28 gauge Model 12s were separate while there was some overlap of production of the Model 42, which meant that there weren’t all that many three-gun sets sold together as some didn’t want to wait to get their guns. This Grade V set is in Excellent condition with two of the three original boxes and these guns are beauties! From the select walnut stocks to the beatiful engraving and gold accents, these shotguns will take a prized place in any collection. If you’re a collector of Winchester or Browning shotguns, don’t let this set pass you by. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: These shotguns can be transferred in California.