That serial number receiver was made in 1952. Condition depends on whether the barrel matches, whether it is truly a Sweet Sixteen rather than a standard 16ga, vent rib or plain, and most importantly originality and condition. Mint condition, correct and original Sweet Sixteens bring $1000-$1500.
Approximate value is in the 1250.00 to 1500.00 range IF it is in pristine condition.
This gun was made in 1956. Please see the link below
Value of Browning Sweet Sixteen serial # 74366
I don't believe that is a correct serial number for a Sweet Sixteen.
It is 1959 production. True 'Sweet Sixteen' shotguns are very desirable and heavily collected. It's all about condition. Beater-grade guns with rust/pitting and damaged wood will only bring -maybe- $350, but minty-condition Sweet Sixteen guns with factory ventilated ribs and no aftermarket modifications will reliably bring well over $1000. sales@countrygunsmith.net
Your serial number which begins with the prefix letter X and serial number puts the year of production as 1951 for your Browning Sweet sixteen shotgun.
Both the sweet sixteen model and the regular production semi auto shotguns were Browning auto-5 shotgun models.The regular Browning auto-5 shotgun had engraving on the receivers just like the sweet-sixteen.
Your browning sweet sixteen,auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1963.
the 5S prefix to your browning sweet sixteen shotgun puts the production of your shotgun in 1965.
with these fine made Belgium shotguns,condition is everything in the value of your Browning Sweet Sixteen shotgun which was made in Belgium in the year 1957.They can be worth between 300-1,200 dollars if the original condition is quite prevalent and the bore is in excellent condition.
Value depends on condition, age, accessories, box, papers.
$500-$700