History of the Browning Double Automatic.

[@stevenstevens3968]

glad i found this video, i inherited one of these shotguns.

[@western_highs]

This is it! My grandfather was the treasurer for browning for 40 years (Richard L Beckstead) and gift my parents this shotgun for the wedding present. It was passed on to me and unfortuntaly the gun was stolen. I had the dragon black with the channel rib barrel. It kills me that it's gone, I've been trying to track down another one to replace it. Thanks so much for this video! It's so hard to find info on these guns!

[@jayrobertson232]

I’m a member of Michigan Antique Arms Collectors, MAAC, and occasionally stumble across a Browning Twelvette, as you described. I’ve owned several over the years, and currently own a “Twenty Weight” made in 1960. If you’re serious about finding one, you should reach out to our club.

[@sheffburger69]

My dad had 2 browning double autos new in box

[@bradg2069]

You guys are second to none. My dad's 1970 A5 looks immaculate since we've got it back, and he couldn't be happier. Brad is one of the best customer service guys that I have ever dealt with. His brother Nick replaced the springs in my 1972 Magnum A5, all while explaining their processes for restoration.

[@petereriksson4405]

I Love my Double Automatics. I have one in steel and one aluminum! Both i got from dealers that did not know what it was. The steel one was 60 dollars, but needed a new stock/butt. I have 3 barrels, one with the cutts compensator that has the interchangable chokes, that truely feels like the hottest shotgun acessory of the 60s! All My friends love shoting with them thanks to the light recoil, and they always reloads even 28g shells! Not all auto shotguns does that reliably, even today!

[@nelsonwalker7105]

very good video - i inherited a 1950s 2-shot browning from my grandfather. thanks for posting this!

[@markchicketano6289]

Great video Brad, thanks for posting. There truly is a dearth of information on these fine guns.

[@hansenfox123]

thanks for the video, im tryin to learn more about the gun. I just inherited a browning double automatic, from my grandfathers brother, serial number fnc 22 9xx. i got 2 barrels to it, one whit rail and one whitout, the plain barrel has an ajustable choke on the end ( the Poly Choke co. super. hartford conn. PAT. PEND.) i have never seen an ajustable choke before, i guess it has been mountet at the gun shop where he brought the gun. but thanks again for the video now im able to date the gun. and im looking forward to get it to the to the shooting range again, beeing able to tell the full story behind this gun.

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

If you duck hunt in timber This is a ideal gun . Most times you only get 2 shots in range . I have had many occasions where ducks got away while trying to get a shell loaded into a "popular" shotgun.

[@olegig5166]

Seems your the man that might answer my question. I have a Browning 2000 in 12 and one in 20 ga. Being left handed I've enjoyed these two guns for years, however I've decided to somewhat retire them so I purchased a new Silver in 20 ga. I note on the 2000 the bolt is forced back by the gas system being connected. However on the Silver there is no connection between the gas system an the bolt, the bolt seems to recoil into a spring in the butt stock like an inertia gun. My questions are: which is better and is the Silver a true gas system or is it there just to meditate recoil?

[@leonardjanda6181]

Great 👍 video true history 🇺🇸

[@jawbonelive3813]

great video...thank you! Can you explain the differences in standard, lightweight, twelvette and twentyweight? Did the different colors come in all of these variations? Thank you!

[@jasonhorvath2948]

Great video for a new double auto owner! I recently purchased a steel version which, according to this video, was made in 1957. My gun has what appears to be gold inlay on the engraving which I haven’t seen on many others. I’m just curious if this was likely done by a previous owner or if they ever came from the factory that way? Thanks for any and all help

[@trevorn9381]

They came from the factory that way.

[@waynerobinson2656]

Thanks Brad, I was not even aware of the double auto.

[@nicholasaird8420]

I have a steel action one serial number 034 !! Must have been the first weeks production

[@stevep998]

My father gave me his double Auto when I turned 12 and I've hunted with it ever since. I never minded the two shots the game limit around here is two birds anyway.

[@garyK.45ACP]

I own one and I am a skeet shooter. I love mine and will always hang on to it, BUT...the failure was predictable. Target shooters generally like a heavier gun, for recoil reduction and for follow through. The Double Automatic is light (aluminum version) and feels, to me, a bit "whippy". Recoil is reasonable, for a 12 ga, as you state BUT remember that skeet shooters often fire as many as 500 shells in an afternoon. A heavier gun reduces recoil fatigue more. Target shooters are not going to be attracted to a gun advertised as a "Twelvette" or a "Twentyweight". The gun has a 2 shot capacity which pretty much sunk it's use for hunting, where the light weight excels. 2 shots is plenty for target shooting, but the features it had did not lend itself to what target shooters want. It was a target gun with hunting gun features...light weight. It was a hunting gun with target features 2-3/4" chambers. Hunters wanted 3" capability. It was not available in any gauges but 12. Skeet shooters desire to have guns in 12, 20, 28, .410. Trap shooters use the 12 exclusively, but the Double Auto is no trap gun. Sporting clays? Wasn't around at that time, and O/Us excel at that game because of the ability to have two (interchangeable) chokes. I love the Brownings. I still use my Double Auto. I also use a Browning A-5 and B2000. All of them have the speed loading, the B2000 has the side loading port, but it is a steel receiver. (Yes, Double Autos can be found in steel but they still have very little weight forward) The B2000 is my favorite. It is all the Double Auto should have been.

[@larrylarry5300]

Information on Browning A2000, please. Enjoyed video.

[@307cass]

Always enjoy your videos.

[@rramramirez9323]

Thank you for the video. I just heard about this shotgun from another youtube channel's owner who recommended this shotgun as a cheap/inexpensive undervalued collectible shotgun. I've owned Brownings for over 30 years and never heard of this as mentioned. Thanks for the recommendation regarding the channel grove or vent rib. Are there any other features that would make a Double Auto more rare than others. I really enjoy your channel's videos for the content and history lessons.

[@garyK.45ACP]

As Brownings go, the more common Double Auto versions are relatively cheap. In good condition, the go for $400 on Gunbroker. One in really good condition, or more rare, may sell for up to $1000. Still fairly inexpensive.

[@pcolice]

Question: Are standard 1-1/4oz field loads ok to shoot in the Twelvette? I just got one that’s in good shape, but some people say to shoot nothing heavier than 1-1/8oz loads as anything heavier is too abusive to the gun. Great video.

[@butchbjohns]

How much is the gun worth

[@Glad2BGolden]

I just discovered this gun and they are gorgeous guns. I am looking for a gun to go Turkey hunting. The color I wanted was a brass and green color. I came across photos of the Browning double auto in forest green. What price is a good price to buy? I found one for $1,400. Is that a good price? It's used and I will actually use it. But it's a lot of money. Thank you for the video.

[@garyK.45ACP]

Check out Gunbroker. These guns ALL have 2-3/4" chambers which will limit your turkey load selection. They ARE light, attractive and reliable.

[@riverdog1643]

According to the blue book they are valued at $1300. I bought the aluminum style several years ago and paid $750 for the gun, original barrel and original case.

[@riverdog1643]

Also a ribbed barrel.

[@trevorn9381]

You can buy them all day long in pawn shops around here for $3-400 bucks. They are kind of an oddball gun and nobody really wants them. An Army buddy of mine bought one a while back for $250 but the wood needed refinishing.

[@ericjones2562]

I talked to a guy at Browning and he said they were basically designed for bird hunting in England. He said because of the laws you could only have a rifle/ shotgun that held 2 shots. True?

[@drewy7821]

Where do you find the serial

[@larryburwell8550]

I am working for the Bud Moore estate from nascar fame hall of fame car builder and owner. he was given one of these shotguns in 1962 for winning the 1962 grand national championship by gould national batteries inc. the serial number is 2a41777. what can you tell me about this gun and its value please. thank you

[@Supercracker420]

I have an A345** and it says twentyweight. No numbers before the A. That doesn’t jive with the paper you showed. ??

[@jimmythesaint2286]

is the 1960's or until the 1980's is the barrel marked as "full" or "modified" or is the barrel marked at all?

[@brucenovotny5924]

Well, guess what/ I do have one but the barrel started to develop a little bit of rusty pits (after one year of storage in the attic). Don't know how to restore it here in Canada ...Any idea?

[@captainluke562]

Safe, gun cabinet, gun case, gun sock, or wall hook. Just not an attic, because of the moisture.

[@dalehellman9176]

I had one back in 1969, got rid of it because it would spit hot powder back on my face, every time. I should have kept it and had browning fix it.

[@stevesimmons6685]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@solstar4778]

Do you have a 12 ga. 30” plain barrel in steel for sale?

[@victorwest8041]

You forgot to mention the odd feature as to why only two shots...…..one shell goes in the chamber the 2nd shell is below the bolt still in the receiver.....no magazine tube.

[@csamby1694]

That’s s cool video I wood ache Alford1 for 150 i well what yer it is and mabe just yet it’s for just using the oid time hoip to see not video

[@marioromano6555]

I have a Forest Green in my closet... belonged to My Grandpop Tony

[@sartainja]

Why would you want an auto shotgun that only shoots twice?

[@garyK.45ACP]

They were marketed to target shooters. Target shooters only load two shells (at most) at any time. A two shot gun is absolutely no handicap to a target shooter. The Remington autos (11-48, 58 Sportsman and, later, M1100) were all the rage at the time. Browning offered this as a classier (Browning!) sexier, autoloading target gun...and it IS all of that. But it is also too light in the forend for target shooters and limited capacity for hunters. Beautiful gun, a classic, but it did not EXCEL at anything except looking good!

[@trevorn9381]

For quail hunting two shots were fine. No quail to hunt anymore. Toxic Chemicals like Paraquat and Glyphosate used in No-till farming wiped them all out by the early 90s.

[@nhshotgunner]

Why do you need more? Plenty of people are both happy and successful hunting and shooting clays with over and unders and side by sides and they only shoot twice.

[@sartainja]

@@garyK.45ACP Thank you for explaining this issue to me.

[@sartainja]

@@trevorn9381 Never hunted quail but always admired the bird and its hunters. My dad was a farmer and once back in the 1980’s when I was a teenager, was out on a farm trying to get a shot at Mr. Ground Hog who was putting the hurt on the soybeans in this particular field. This quail ran in front of me dragging its wing like it was injured. I followed it to see if it was indeed hurt. Then, to my surprise, the quail took flight. So, I turned around and started back towards the ground hog area when I noticed these little baby quail running on the ground. The quail had lead me away from her young without any fear of me being a person.

[@lisamcfarland1903]

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