50-400 usd
50-450 usd
see the following link http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_a_Browning_Sweet_Sixteen
No, never. Browning did however install them at their shop in St Louis if the customer wanted to order the gun that way.
Gander offered me $50 for the one i have.
This gun was made in 1947. The poly choke is not original and decreases value.
what is the value of a browning sweet 16 no. 51003
More information is needed to identify what you have to be sure; However, it sounds like you have an Auto-5 Shotgun made in 1929. Auto-5's are semi-automatics. 81140 is a serial number, not the model. By variable choke, it's probably a poly choke device which hurts the value. While there are too many unanswered questions to determine value. Most Auto 5's from the 1920s with a poly choke in average condition usually fall between $250 and $400.
The Browning made screw in chokes were available for most choke sizes
The Sweet was available in all chokes (with the exception of an open choke) at one time or another. '*' designates full choke (F). '*-' designates improved modified choke (IM). '**' designates modified choke (M). '**-' designates improved cylinder choke (IC). '**$' designates skeet (SK). '***' designates cylinder bore (CYL).
This is not a Sweet 16. Sweet 16's are the lightweight version of the Standard 16 guage. You have a Standard 16 that was made in 1930. Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Auto 5's with poly-chokes, compensators and recoil pads (other than Mag 12's) will reduce value. Near mint guns and original box will command an extra premium. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.
Your serial number indicates that your Browning 16 gauge auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1949.The price will range from 450 dollars for a plain barrel model,550 dollars for a Matte rib barrel model,and 675 dollars for a vent rib barrel model.You will lose some value if the poly choke was a after market add on,as these are less desirable to shooters and collectors.
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