[slide action]

The B-2000 semi auto was made from 1974 to 1980 . The main difference in the trap models was basically just the middle bead and a trap stock with better wood. The 2000 did not gain popularity and only had a 6 year run. The design was copied off of the Browning "Double Auto" with a loading gate on the left side of the receiver. . The main difference being that the Double Auto only held 2 shells. They were sort of an odd duck ,and I only saw a limited few on the trap line. If you saw somebody shooting one in dim light it was a hoot to see fire come out of 3 different places --The barrel, ejection port, and the hole for the loading gate on the left side of the receiver !

 

[Kevin Fleming]

Barrels are marked Full-Trap. Receivers had a modicum of machine engraving. Triggers are gold plated but I don't think that is unique to the trap model.

K

 

[Dbl Auto]

 

[Dbl Auto]

The Browning 2000 trap guns had a rib that extended over the receiver and were gas operated.

The Browning Double Auto could be ordered with a factory trap stock and were short recoil operated.

Doug

 

[Spencer78]

The B-2000 semi auto was made from 1974 to 1980 . The main difference in the trap models was basically just the middle bead and a trap stock with better wood. The 2000 did not gain popularity and only had a 6 year run. The design was copied off of the Browning "Double Auto" with a loading gate on the left side of the receiver. . The main difference being that the Double Auto only held 2 shells. They were sort of an odd duck ,and I only saw a limited few on the trap line. If you saw somebody shooting one in dim light it was a hoot to see fire come out of 3 different places --The barrel, ejection port, and the hole for the loading gate on the left side of the receiver !

so the B-2000 and Browning 2000 is the same gun?

 

[Dbl Auto]

 

[Trap60]

B-2000 and Browning 2000 are same gun.
‘As noted before differences between trap/skeet guns and field guns were middle bead/front bead set-up and stocks.
‘Also note - gas ports were same size regardless of chambering/usage- determining factor in how heavyload could be shot was based on internal recoil springs etc

 

[Dbl Auto]

My 1978 Browning catalog calls them the B-2000. It looks like the skeet version had an extended rib over the receiver too. I have not seen a skeet B2000.
Doug

 

[Trap60]

My skeet grade didn’t have an extended rib but some may have I suppose

 

[Dbl Auto]

 

[Dbl Auto]

 

[Trap60]

While they may have catalouged them and built them I can’t say I ever saw one

 

[Spencer78]

Thank you all for the information! Much appreciated, I just picked this firearm up a little over a week ago, it has the Monte Carlo stock and the high rib with the mid and end beads.

 

[Dbl Auto]

I think the trap model is a great looking piece. A 32" bbl with IM choke would be sweet.
Doug

 

[Spencer78]

Here is the Browning 2000. I believe it to be a 30” full choke barrel. I cannot find where it would say the barrel length or choke of the firearm. It does need a good cleaning, but overall appears to be in great condition for its age, serial number dates it 1976.

 

[Dbl Auto]

Measure your barrel from the front of the ejection port.

The choke markings should be located above one side of the forend.
* is full
-* is Improved Mod
** is Mod
The barrel shown is ** mod

Doug

 

[Dbl Auto]

You have a very nice B200 trap to shoot!
Doug

 

[Spencer78]

You have a very nice B200 trap to shoot!
Doug

Doug,

Thank you for that info, this firearm shoots really well. I’ve only been shooting trap a couple of months! I have this B2000 and a Browning Citori Special Trap Edition O/U. After using your info, the barrel is indeed 30” and the choke is a “Full” as shown by the single asterisk in the picture. The firearm was sold to me as a 26” barrel with IM choke. Needless to say when it arrived, I was thrilled!

 

[laplander0]

I got a minty 1 just a couple weeks ago, shot a 24 with it right out of the gate..followed by an 19, lol. Softest shooting gun i own.