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Without the serial number, there is no way to answer.
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1948.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning 16 gauge auto-5 shotgun was produced in the year 1929.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning 16 gauge auto-5 shotgun was produced in the year 1935.
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 16 gauge shotgun was made in the year 1948.
You need to supply the model number and serial number to get a answer.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning 16 gauge shotgun was produced in the year 1949,by FN of Belguim for Browning.
Your Browning auto-5 shotgun in 16 gauge was made in the year 1930,with the serial number that you have provided.
With the serial number that you provided,your Browning model auto-5 shotgun in 16 gauge was produced in 1956.
You will have to call Browning or provide the serial number.