Help identifying this old browning pump.

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I inherited my grandfathers guns. But I really know nothing about them other than that he's had them all for a long time.

Ive managed to find info on the other ones but this one has almost not markings to indicate the model. Im wondering what it is. Its in really nice shape and after fiddling with it I realized its actually a take down model. The scope is super weird but, as the target shows, is pretty accurate out to 35 yards. The gun itself is super clean, in REALLY nice shape and works flawlessly. Im probably going to keep it but id like to know what it is.

It has an 11 round tubular magazine under the barrel with a 22lr sized cutout a few inches from the end so you don't have to take the plunger all the way out to load it. The magazine tube slides back and forth with the pump handle. Has a bolt release above the trigger inside the trigger guard and a slide safety behind the trigger. It has some french writing on the top of the barrel that I know indicates its made by Browning, I believe in quebec? Or distributed from Quebec. The nut on the side of the receiver is the take down nut.

I was told many years ago, by some family member, that this gun was made specially for my grandfather and was a gift from my grandmother. But I dont know how true that is or could even be really.

Heres pics of anything I thought would help identify it:







11 rounds at 35 yards off a front bag.
 
Thank you all for your help. Ive had a few PMs from people identifying it as well. Now that I know what it is I've been able to look it up it Appears to be quite a desirable gun and known to be of excellent quality. Which is what my feelings were about it after handling it a bit. I really like shooting it, even with the wonky scope. It adds character.

Unfortunately for anyone who's seeing this, knowing the history of this gun and how well thought of it is, has made me %100 sure I'm going to keep it. My grandfather was a pretty "stuff" centered guy... a bit selfish to be honest. His guns were worth more to him than his family in some cases. He has only let them go because he absolutely HAD to when he recently moved. But, it was still his and I feel like if I use it to teach my girls how to shoot it can become a meaningful family heirloom. Id love to know how old it is... but I can't seem to find a serial number anywhere.

Only real wear is on the magazine tube and under the trigger guard. Very little bluing loss or any marks in the stock or finish elsewhere. My grandfather liked to HAVE guns... but never really shot them. I bet this one hasn't seen more than 2 or 3 hundred rounds its whole life and I know its never been hunted with or in the bush at all.
 
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They make neat clikkity noises when working the action.
Tosses the spent brass way yonder too.
I admire your grandpa.
One can always find another family, but these old gals don't come by in
this shape very often.

An airlewm it is............... :wave:
 
Browning Twelvette 12 gauge semi and another Browning 22 lever. Both in fantastic condition. But not anything special as far as i know:




Oh, and an S&W .22 and a pre-lock stainless 686... since I'm the only family member with an RPAL... these are mine for good.


There were 3 other rifles at one point. But I think he may have traded them for some work on his old house... and got ripped off pretty bad in the process from what I understand.
 
The browning lever is also a very fine rifle, would be my 1st choice.
The 41 S-W are very nice , thou can be trouble to find the right ammo for them that they like
CCI standard ve.maybe
Older the better with these 41's
686 is very nice also , you will get lots of P.M's for these.
The shot gun I have no info on.Sorry
The pump is exc. can't see what the scope is , likey nothing much.
 
I did a bit of reading on the 12 gauge and it seems thats its thought of as one of the worlds best 12 gauge semi's that never really got the attention it deserved. Its called a Double Auto and was well ahead of its time. It only fires 2 3/4 shells so its not really a great gun to have today for all round hunting. But from what I understand, it weights about the same as a modern 16 gauge... it was designed to be extremely light and simple.

The lever you can buy today I believe. I can't remember the model number, but I do remember seeing the exact same gun on a dealer site. Super nice, but just doesnt have the old world unique factor.

The Model 41 is a nice pistol. I like it and have a shot it a few times. I need to find some Mini Mags... I think they would work great from that gun. Not really sure if its a keeper or not. But its a nice gun and in fantastic condition.

The 686 is a beast. I have had a bunch of them, though mine were all the newer models. This one is definitely of a desirable vintage. 6 inch barrel, stainless and spotless inside and out. I hate the grips but they are original. I do think I'm going to keep this one. I have a TR-R8 but have always wanted a standard 6 shot 686 in the safe as well so this seems like a good one to hold on to.
 
One day I will own one of those Twelvette's.
Dad sure dint think much of them as he preferred the A-5's.

What folks overlook is the kewl factor.
This was Brownings idea of a nice light double barrel in a single.
Would be a great grouse gun in thick bush.

Curious to know what that scope is on the pump?

Thanks for the great photos, by the way.............:wave:
 
Ill look at the scope a little closer and get some better pics. Its TINY... its a 2-7 adjustable and has, what seems to be, an adjustable AO on the end of it. It doesnt have range indicators for focus but it does focus when you spin it. It has a simple cross hair reticle.

Very strange little scope. Ill see if I can find any markings on it.
 
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