I have a old 16 gauge belgium made browning semiautomatic shotgun that i am trying to date. All sweet 16 shotguns made in 1949 and on will have sweet sixteen engraved on the left side of the receiver. It is more honestly referred to as just the sweet sixteen, as the current a5 has nothing whatsoever to do with the browning autofive, absolutely nothing at all. An ounce of shot in a true 16 gauge bore creates a shot column of perfect. Its weight is closer to a 20gauge, making it more wieldy.
The receiver has wear on the bottom from holding it there, and the wood shows l. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided on serial numbers. Unfollow 12 gauge browning to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find a 16 gauge shotgun for sale at, the worlds largest gun. Browning a5 sweet sixteen 16 gauge hunting shotgun. Browning a5 sweet sixteen ducks unlimited edition semi. The serial number prefix 1s was assigned to the browning sweet sixteen model of the auto5 shotgun in the year 1961,so yes you have a browning sweet sixteen shotgun. I have taken it to a gun shop where they stated they have never seen one in such great completely original condition.
It is an extremely lightweight shotgun, lighter than most 20 gauge autos. Serial number range 12 gauge 30447 33431 serial number range 16 gauge 1 3200 receiver legend fabrique nationale herstal liege. You can get close with most of them by serial number. The serial number found on your gun has the answer. Browning a5 20 made in 1928 what this is an oldie but goodie that my deceased father and i traded back and forth for 35 years. The browning a5 sweet 16 is a 16gauge variant of the classic a5. Jan 29, 2012 the browning historian dug into archives and found that it is indeed a sweet 16 w cylinder bore barrel the oldest he has looked up. Browning a5, sweet sixteen, ducks unlimited edition, 16 gauge, semiauto shotgun, 1 of 4500 made in 1988 only, beautifully finished, grade ivv walnut, coin finished, engraved receiver, with ducks unlimited hard case there is no store front and thus no facetoface showings or sales. Know what your browning firearms are worth with this uptodate 48page.
Beginning of series production of the auto 5 in 16 gauge in an own sn block. This is the first year of standard production of the 2. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. Browning certainly can offer quality triggers on firearms, when they want to whether it is an xbolt model or the 725 citori. I dont believe that it is a sweet 16 as there isnt any fancy engraving on the receiver. Buy browning a5 shotgun, factory part rebuild kit, 16 gauge factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster. Browning a5 belgian pre sweet 16 excellent this an early pre sweet 16 browning made in belgium with 25 inch plain. Browning a5 sweet sixteen 16 gauge semi auto shotgun 28 vent rib barrel 4 round. My fiances grandfather recently gave him a browning sweet sixteen shotgun and told us that it use to belong to his grandfathers dad many many many years ago. For more information, contact browning arms, 8003333288. What is the value of winchester 16 gauge, model 12, serial. With this sweet sixteen autoloader, browning offers two repeaters and a vertical double in 16 gauge, something no other brand can claim.
Browning a5 sweet sixteen 16 gauge semi auto shotg. My dad bought it when he was like 18 or 19 years old. Some said it is not really a browning, it is an fn. The browning historian dug into archives and found that it is indeed a sweet 16 w cylinder bore barrel the oldest he has looked up.
Today we will take a look at the fn browning sweet sixteen. The browning automatic 5, most often auto5 or simply a5, is a recoiloperated semiautomatic shotgun designed by john browning. The entire shotgun is 100% original and they estimated it to be 90% perfect. I have posted this on the shotgun world forum and i got a variety of opinions. Browning a5 hunter sweet 16 semiautomatic shotgun 16 ga 26 blue. Nov 02, 2010 i inherited a 1927 browning 16 gauge auto 5 shotgun and i am wondering what it is worth. Price match 1 browning 0118005005 a5 semiautomatic 16 gauge 26 2. This is because browning guns made from 1903 through 1939 were simply numbered in numeric order rather than given a serial number to denote the year in. Buy browning a5 shotgun, factory part rebuild kit, 16 gauge factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Browning a5 sweet sixteen shotgun american rifleman. Browning can supply quality triggers on firearms, when they want to, whether it is an xbolt rifle or the 725 citori shotgun. If yours is the basic model listed above the prices listed would be. Matted plain rib 26 barrel with mirror bore and modified choke.
He told us that in fact it was my fiances greatgrandfathers first shotgun ever. If that is the complete serial number, it was made in 1935. My father gave it to me in answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The new browning a5 sweet sixteen autoloading shotgun. Anybody out there know about the true belgium browning 16 gauge shot gun. How to find out when a browning sweet 16 was manufactured. Although this gun shows minor wear to the wood, the metal is pristine. Browning a5 shotgun, factory part rebuild kit, 16 gauge. Also, 16 gauge shotshells and slugs are still being made today along with guns chambered in 16 gauge. Where can i find the date and value of my browning sweet. I have not used the gun for many years and plan to sell it to a sporting goods dealer. Value of browning sweet sixteenmade in belgiumpurchased.
Thanks to new propellants and a better understanding on external ballistics nowadays 16 gauge is capable of interesting performances with the added plus of moderate recoil. The sweet 16 is ten ounces lighter than a standard model. In 2014 browning arms released the a5, a recoiloperated shotgun with external resemblance to the auto 5, which is being manufactured in belgium, assembled. A 28inch blued steel barrel is adorned with a bead front sight and fitted with a fixed choke. Jan 23, 2017 for those who like to carry an autoloader in the field and have been smitten by 16gauge lust, the browning sweet sixteen delivers. Browning a5 sweet sixteen ducks unlimited edition semi auto.
I went to the browning web site to check date of manufacture but did not find any listing. This shotgun supports the 28 inch ventilated ribbed barrel with the modified choke. Value of browning sweet sixteenmade in belgiumpurchased new. By bruce buck i n spite of the somewhat similar names and humpback look, brownings new a5 sweet sixteen. As the first semiauto shotgun, another of the great john brownings designs for the ages. Serial number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. I am looking to find more information on the history of this gun like when it was made and interesting facts that i can share with future generations. The browning auto5 sweet 16 lightweight, 16gauge shotgun, began production in 1937 and it ran through 1992.
Browning shotguns sweet sixteen for sale guns international. I have an old browning a5 in 16 gauge serial is 389xx based on what i could find online, this shotgun was made in 1926. This browning sweet sixteen is a semiautomatic 16gauge shotgun with a 2. The browning auto5 semiautomatic shotgun began production in 1902, and they were made until 1999 when the final tribute was produced. Pre wwii sweet sixteen browning value trap shooters forum. The sweet 16 is one epic update from the folks at browning. I inherited a 1927 browning 16 gauge auto 5 shotgun and i am wondering what it is worth. Browning auto 5 in 20 gauge, a original shotgun, made in belgium in 1960, round knob, horn butt plate, 28 vented rib barrel with modified choke, original wood magazine plug, shotgun is in very. But this gun has amazing craving work on butt stock receiver and front stock. The example we will be looking at was minted in 1960.
I cannot find anything on the browning serial numbers page to help me date it. Browning midas grade 12ga invector extended choke skeet 1193. Browning sells a 16 gauge bps, and cz has a side by side double. Shop online for the best selection and prices of 16 gauge shotguns at hinterland outfitters from top brands like browning, remington, winchester, savage, and many more. Nov 29, 2017 the browning auto5 shotgun has its own special place in history. I have an browning sweet sixteen gold trigger, belgium made. To find your serial number, you will need to refer to your owners manual.
A sweet sixteen is the lightweight version of the browning 16 guage auto5 shotgun. Total ratings 9, browning choke tube wrench 12 gauge invector plus. This is the unmarked browning, era of the sweet sixteen. And true to form, this 16gauge yields a gun weighing closer to a 20 ga. New semiautomatic shotgun browning a5 sweet sixteen. Dec 12, 2010 on the barrel there are 2 astrics special steel 16 gauge shells 2 34 0 kg 928 then several different symbols a crown with leg inside the crown pic then an oval w 16 70 also inside.
It really does carry like a 20 and shoot like a 12. Pinpointing the exact manufacturing year of early sweet 16s is a bit difficult. Although this gun shows minor wear to the wood, the metal is pristine, showing only slight edge wear. I do not believe it is the sweet 16 because no gold trigger.
He could not answer why it was not marked properly as a sweet 16 only that it is a very unusual case. It was the first successful semiautomatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. The weight of an anemic 20 gauge combined with healthy recoil management makes this one smooth shooting shotgun. Browning a5 sweet sixteen semiautomatic shotgun all4shooters. The browning auto5 shotgun has its own special place in history. One of the reasons many hunters favor the 16 gauge is it offers a payload closer to a 12 gauge, but in a gun with a weight of a 20 gauge.
I have made several attempts to determine a date and without the date or history i am having even more trouble tryin to find the value of itnot forsale. Browning called the a5 shotgun his greatest achievement, and while other experts may disagree, the. We also carry a full range of shotgun shells and accessories. What is the value of a belgium made browning automatic 16 gauge shotgun serial 102933. Aug 19, 20 a 16 gauge pump gun is a thing of ergonomic beauty.
Gun is standard weight 20 and im gonna put my wife in the dove field with it this year after curing in the safe for the last fifteen years. Oct 05, 2018 anybody out there know about the true belgium browning 16 gauge shot gun. No serial number distinction between the sweet 16 and the standard 16 gauge a5. Left view of the new browning a5 sweet sixteen 16 gauge hunting shotgun the least we can say about the new browning a5 sweet sixteen shotgun is that it has some seriously strong points in its favor. Its weight is closer to a 20 gauge, making it more wieldy. Nov 03, 2011 i have a old 16 gauge belgium made browning semiautomatic shotgun that i am trying to date. Some prewar sweet sixteen are highly prized collectables. Browning customer service one browning place morgan, ut 840509326 phone. Look closely at your gun to make sure it is a sweet 16, 16gauge shotgun and not a standard 16gauge shotgun. If your gun was made earlier than 1949, look at the trigger only sweet 16 shotguns will have a gold trigger. These are among the rarest of the a5 sweet sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge a5s in value guides. The browning auto 5 was the first ever mass produced semiautomatic shotgun and has seen extensive use by hunters nationwide for. Jun 29, 2009 know what your browning firearms are worth with this uptodate 48page.
What is the value of a browning sweet 16 gauge automatic. There is a standard weight that was imported by browning and stayed. Hello, i have recently inherited a shotgun from my late grandfather. While there were 15 different versions of the model 12 made, only 4 were made in 16 gauge in 1940. They added that it has probably been cleaned more than it has been fired it literally looks only a couple. Early 1950s belgium browning 16 gauge semi auto shotgun.
Allinall, the browning a5 sweet sixteen is a sweetheart for the 16ga. Browning sweet sixteen is the 16 gauge slipping away. What is the value of a browning sweet sixteen answers. Here is a browning sweet 16 that was made in belgium in 1958. It is a browning sweet 16 with the serial 4s 31228. Browse all new and used browning belgium shotguns a5 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Browning 16 gauge shotgun id help gunboards dot com. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and. These are among the rarest of the a5 sweet sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge a5s in value. As the first semiauto shotgun, another of the great john browning s designs for the ages. I bought a browning a5 16 ga shot gun with a sn of x82971 it is engraved and is in good shape.