The Browning Gold Hunter is a self-cleaning gas-operated semi-auto that was Browning's first modern gas design following decades of long-recoil Auto-5 dominance. Its self-cleaning action and wide range of load compatibility earned it a strong reputation among duck hunters through the late 1990s and 2000s. Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 4 Year introduced: 1994, Belgium/Japan Weight: 7.9 oz Overall length: 49" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Field, Hunting, Waterfowl