This gun was made in 1938. The cutts can hurt a guns value regardless of who installed it. The exception is if you have the auto-5 skeet model. Check the choke marking. The skeet model could be ordered with the beavertail forend which stands out. I've seen some nice 38 & 39 guns that have been close to that 98%, but they are not getting bids over $500-700. Unless the gun is the actual skeet model, then because of the cutts, the gun is considered un-original. Unfortuantely most shooters and many collectors shy away from the front trigger safety too. Cabelas currently has a minty skeet model up for sale and they are asking $1800.
You must call Browning.
Your browning standard weight 16ga auto-5 shotgun which was made in 1937,is valued at between 375-475 dollars based on the condition that you stated.
It is not known what the age of a Belgian Browning 16gs standard weight gun with 80 to 90 percent finish with serial number R24944. The value of the gun however is in the $325 to $375 range.
Go to Browning's website under Support then go to Date your firearm. Value of any used firearm depends upon condition and area of sale.
You will need to get a letter from Browning.
Need serial number to date most any firearm. Check Browning's website under customer service, then date your firearm. Value is determined by condition of firearm, and area of the sale.
Browning has sn data on their website. 400 or so
50-475 usd
Your browning standard weight 16ga shotgun which was made in 1954 is selling for between 375-550 dollars depending on the overall condition and finish on your shotgun,and a good bore.
With the serial number that you have provided,your Browning auto-5 standard weight shotgun was made in Belgium in the year 1950.the value will be between 325-400 dollars for a shotgun in the condition that you have described.
No such A5 model number.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning auto-5 16ga.shotgun was made in the year 1923.