The Browning Gold Hunter was the predecessor to the Maxus, offering a reliable gas-operated semi-auto with walnut stock and the first production use of Browning's self-regulating gas system. A highly regarded hunting semi-auto of the 1990s. Type: Shotgun Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1994, Belgium Weight: 82 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Hunting, Sport Shooting