As with any firearm, it is not possible to accurately appraise a gun without seeing it. Recommend that you see a local gun dealer for an appraisal. You can also do your own investigation by looking at other models being sold that are in the same condition as yours. Try the gunbroker.com or a periodical called "The Gun List" You can also reference the Blue Book of Gun Values which can be purchased on line at various retailers.
See the link below. This gun was made in 1948
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1948.
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1948.
1931-1940 and then 1948-1960. I believe only the midas grade had a gold trigger. It should also have gold inlay of a dog and ducks.
Your Browning auto-5,12 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1948,with the serial number 265,711.
50-250 usd
The 20 gauge was not made in Belgium until 1958. It was made during the 1940's in what is called the Browning American Auto-5. These guns were produced by Remington in the US (New York) for Browning after Belgium was overun by the Germans in WWII. The guns were made using Remingtons model 11 equipment. A few modifications were made to incorporate more of the Browning features and were all stamped Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. Remington made for Browning over 11,000 20ga guns between 1940 and 1948.
With the serial number that you supplied,your Browning 16ga auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1948.
Your Browning sweet sixteen auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1948.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun in 16ga,which was made in 1948 will bring between 375-550 dollars depending on overall condition and a good bore.
This is what is called an American Browning. These guns were produced by Remington in the US (New York) for Browning after Belgium was overun by the Germans in WWII. The guns were made using Remingtons model 11 equipment. A few modifications were made to incorporate more of the Browning features and were all stamped Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo. Due to the original contract, to meet the quantities specified, Remington continued to make these for Browning after the war. No guns were made by Remington in 1943 or 1944. The last of these guns were delivered to Browning in 1949. Your gun sn: B42926 is a 12ga made and shipped to Browning in 1948.
50-450 usd