Call Browning and order a historical letter.
!@100-1000 USD or more depending on specifics.
You will have to call Browning
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87 years old
Call Browing with the serial number and they can tell you.
use the link below http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_Browning_Sweet_Sixteen
Made in 1954, this guns value will depend on condition. Sweet usually run $400 up to $1800 or more for mint guns.
Browning offers history letters for @ 40 USD
I would go with "Alexis's sweet sixteen"
When You Were Sweet Sixteen was created in 1898.
The serial number does not match Brownings pattern. Go to http://www.browning.com/customerservice/dategun/detail.asp?id=13 and you'll see what I mean.
Sweet Sixteen is the light weight model.