Browning Arms Company · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1977
| Weight (empty) | 3515 g (124.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1238 mm (48.74") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Action Type | Pump Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge
The Browning BPS (Browning Pump Shotgun) is a pump-action shotgun introduced in 1977 and manufactured by Miroku in Japan for the Browning Arms Company. Its design traces directly back to John M. Browning's bottom-ejection pump shotgun patents, which also gave rise to the Remington Model 17 and the Ithaca Model 37. The BPS is distinguished by its bottom-loading and bottom-ejection system, which ejects spent shells downward through the underside of the receiver rather than to the side, making it a...
Country of Origin: United States