Make: Made for FN by Beretta for Browning
Model: B-80
Serial Number: 421PR09412
Year of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” & 3” Shells
Action Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun
Barrel Length: 28” & 22” Vent Rib
Choke: The barrels are threaded for Browning Invector chokes. The 22” barrel is installed with a Modified choke and the 28” barrel is installed with an Improved Modified choke. Also included are Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, Full, and Skeet.
Sights / Optics: Each barrel is mounted with a silver bead at the front of the rib. The ribs are checkered and the top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a finger groove forend, pistol grip, straight comb, and Browning black rubber buttpad. The stocks have some small compressions and draglines throughout. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 14 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has light wear. The stocks rate in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Black Alloy Receiver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The receiver has a few light marks throughout. The barrel has some dings around the muzzle. There are also some small freckles of oxidation along the bottom of the extra barrel. The markings are clear. This shotgun is in about Fine Plus overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with an additional 22” barrel and the aforementioned choke set.
Our Assessment: This shotgun combines three of the best names in firearms history: Browning, FN, and Beretta. This is among the finest shotguns you can buy, it’s essentially a Beretta semi-auto with a Browning name on it, and the lines definitely have that Italian styling. It’s light, dependable, and shoulders and swings well. This is a great shotgun to bring out into the field for upland game or close waterfowl.
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