The serial number would be needed to give the exact year. 3 Shot Auto 5's were made between 1934 and 1940 for Belgian Made guns. American Browning Auto 5 3-shot models were made from 1940-1948
50-550 usd
Only if chambered for 3"
1953.
Your Browning auto-5 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1931.
You will need to call Browning.
50-500 usd
1951.
by that sn, it was made in 1931
Your browning auto-5 shotgun in 16ga. was produced by browning in 1953.
Not a valid Browning serial number.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun was produced in 1953.
You will have to call Browning with the serial number to find out.