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1978 Browning Miroku Model BPS Field 12 GA 30" Pump Action Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
1978 Browning Miroku Model BPS Field 12 GA 30  Pump Action Shotgun
1978 Browning Miroku Model BPS Field 12 GA 30" Pump Action Shotgun

Our Assessment: From Browning’s website, "Browning liked the idea of a pump shotgun that both loaded and ejected from the bottom of the receiver. This allowed fired shells to drop straight downward, out of the shooter's line of sight, which helped minimize visual distractions for the shooter when following a fleeting target. Fast forward to 1977. The firearm company that John M. Browning started back in 1878 wanted to introduce a thoroughly modern pump action that incorporated the very best of the founder’s innovations. The result was the now-famous Browning Pump Shotgun, which is better known as the BPS." This Browning BPS sports a 30" barrel and is in about Very Good overall condition. By appearance, it is evident that this shotgun worked for a living and still looks good. For the left handed shooter, this is a great option, a bottom-ejecting shotgun sure beats a shotshell hull to the face. This is a sturdy shotgun with a lot of hunting trips left in it. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!

Make: Browning, made by Miroku (Japan)

Model: BPS Field

Serial Number: 02535RP112

Year of Manufacture: 1978

Caliber: 12 Gauge, 3" Chamber

Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun fed by Tubular Magazine

Markings: Standard Browning BPS Field markings

Barrel Length: 30", Vent Rib

Choke: Full, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead fixed to the rib above the muzzle. The top of the rib is finely checkered and the top of the receiver is serrated, both to help reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut featuring a finger-grooved forend, a semi-pistol grip, a fluted straight comb and a ventilated Browning recoil pad. There are light nicks, scratches and compressions scattered throughout. There is some adhesive residue on the belly. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 14 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The stocks are in Fine Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. There are two rings of persistent fouling and some scattered erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 6 or 7 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some light operational wear and some minor handling marks. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with a soft-sided Boyt case.

CA Legality: CA Dealer Transferable: YeS, CA PPT: NO.