Description
The Browning Silver Field Auric 12ga 28 is a gas operated semi-auto shotgun from the Browning Silver line, chambered in 12 gauge with a 3 1/2 inch chamber and 28 inch barrel. It has a two-tone gray/black receiver and a composite stock in Auric. This listing is UPC 023614855545, Browning item 011436204. It weighs about 7 lbs 9 oz and measures 49 inches overall.
Browning Silver Field Auric 12ga 28 Overview
The Silver is the value autoloader in the Browning lineup. It gives you Browning fit and reliability at a lower price than the Maxus II or A5, which makes it a popular first semi-auto and a dependable truck gun. The Field Auric version wraps the composite stock in Auric camo, a waterfowl pattern built around marsh grass and cattails, with a two tone gray and black receiver and a matte black barrel.
Active Valve Gas System
The Silver runs on the Active Valve gas system. A spring loaded valve meters gas so light loads still cycle the action, while heavy loads vent extra gas instead of slamming the bolt. Browning says it reliably cycles a wide range of loads and reduces felt recoil. The magazine holds 4, 2 3/4 shells plus one in the chamber.
Receiver and Action
The receiver is made from lightweight aluminum alloy, which keeps the gun easy to carry. Its semi humpback shape gives you a longer sight plane, a nod to the classic Browning Auto-5. The bolt and bolt slide have a durable phosphate finish that resists wear.
Barrel and Chokes
The 28 inch barrel has a matte black finish, a 1/4 inch vent rib and a brass bead front sight. It uses the Invector-Plus Flush system and ships with full, modified, improved cylinder tubes, which covers everything from close flushing birds to passing ducks.
Stock and Fit
The composite stock in Auric. Browning lists a 14 1/4 inch length of pull, 1 3/4 inch drop at comb and 2 inch drop at heel, with molded gripping surfaces for a sure hold in wet weather and a black ventilated recoil pad.
The 12 gauge
The 12 gauge is the most versatile choice, handling everything from light target loads to heavy magnum waterfowl loads.
Ducks, Geese and Upland Birds
The 3 1/2 inch chamber handles heavy steel and bismuth waterfowl loads, and lighter 2 3/4 inch loads work for upland birds and doves. It is also a good turkey gun with a tight choke tube.
Care and Value
Clean the gas valve and piston every few hundred rounds and after wet hunts, and keep the action lightly oiled. The Silver is priced for working hunters, but it still carries the Browning name, which helps resale.
State Laws
Semi-auto shotguns are legal in every state, though hunting rules on shot type, slugs and magazine capacity vary, and federal law limits waterfowl guns to three shells. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Silver Field Auric (011436204)
- UPC: 023614855545
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Chamber: 3 1/2 in.
- Barrel: 28 in., Matte Black
- Capacity: 4, 2 3/4 shells plus 1
- Chokes: Invector-Plus Flush (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Front sight: Brass Bead
- Receiver: Two-tone Gray/Black, aluminum alloy
- Stock: Composite, Auric
- Length of pull: 14 1/4 in.
- Overall length: 49 in.
- Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this shotgun to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check. Buyers must be 18 or older. Browning photos may show another barrel length of the same model.
Who It Is For
The Browning Silver Field Auric 12ga 28 is a great fit for hunters who want a dependable Browning autoloader for waterfowl and upland birds at a fair price.
Buy the Browning Silver Field Auric 12ga 28 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning Silver Field Auric 12ga 28 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Browning.
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