Description
There is something about that semi-humpback receiver profile that just says Browning, and the Silver Field wears it well. This one stands out from the rest of the Silver lineup thanks to the retro Vintage Tan camo hydrodip on the composite stock and forearm, matched up with a black and charcoal bi-tone aluminum alloy receiver and a gold-plated trigger. It looks like a gun your grandfather might have carried, but underneath it is a thoroughly modern gas autoloader.
Why the Silver Field Cycles So Smoothly
The heart of this shotgun is Browning's self-adjusting Active Valve gas system. The piston holds onto more gas when you are running light target loads to keep the action cycling, then bleeds off the excess when you step up to heavy magnum shells. Extra gas vents out the top of the forearm and away from the receiver, which keeps things running cleaner and takes real sting out of your shoulder. With a 3.5 inch chamber, you can pattern turkey loads in the spring, hammer geese with big steel in the fall, and burn through clays with cheap 2.75 inch shells in between, all from the same gun.
Field-Ready Setup on This Vintage Tan 12 Gauge
The 28 inch matte black steel barrel carries a quarter inch ventilated rib and a brass bead up front, a classic setup that swings smooth on crossing birds. Browning includes three flush Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder) so you are covered from close flushes to long passing shots right out of the box. The chamber is chrome plated for easier cleanup, the bolt and bolt slide wear a durable phosphate finish, and molded sling swivel studs make it easy to add a sling for long walks to the blind. At 7 pounds 9 ounces with a 14.25 inch length of pull and a ventilated recoil pad, it carries comfortably and shoulders naturally. The textured grip panels on the stock and forearm give you a solid hold when your gloves are wet and the weather is doing its worst, which is exactly when a gun like this earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 011431204
- UPC: 023614849315
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5 in
- Action: Semi-Auto, Active Valve Gas System
- Barrel Length: 28 in, matte black steel with vent rib
- Capacity: 4+1 (2.75 in shells)
- Choke System: Invector-Plus Flush (F, M, IC included)
- Receiver: Aluminum alloy, black/charcoal bi-tone, semi-humpback
- Stock: Composite, Vintage Tan camo with textured grip panels
- Front Sight: Brass bead
- Overall Length: 49 in
- Length of Pull: 14.25 in
- Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz
- Safety: 2-position crossbolt
What’s Included
- Browning Silver Field 12 Gauge shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus flush choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Browning Silver Field cycle light target loads reliably?
Yes, that is one of the strong points of the Active Valve gas system. The piston self-adjusts, retaining more gas with light loads to keep the action running and venting off excess gas with heavy loads to soften recoil. Most owners run everything from standard 2.75 inch field loads up to 3.5 inch magnums without changing a thing.
What choke tubes does the Silver Field use and what comes with it?
It uses the Invector-Plus flush choke system, and Browning ships it with three tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That covers most upland, waterfowl, and clays situations out of the box. Invector-Plus is one of the most common Browning choke patterns, so extended and specialty tubes are easy to find if you want to expand later.
Is this Vintage Tan camo model good for waterfowl hunting?
It is a natural fit. The 3.5 inch chamber handles big steel and other nontoxic waterfowl loads, the composite stock with textured grip panels shrugs off wet weather, and the chrome plated chamber makes cleanup easier after a muddy morning. The tan camo also blends in nicely around cattails, dry grass, and stubble fields.
How heavy is the Browning Silver Field and how does it handle?
It weighs 7 pounds 9 ounces with a 49 inch overall length and a 14.25 inch length of pull. That is enough weight to smooth out your swing and soak up recoil, but light enough to carry through a long day in the uplands. The 28 inch vent rib barrel with a brass bead gives it a steady, classic feel on flushing and passing birds.



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