On the bottom of the receiver in front of the loading port
your sweet 16 was made in 1948
You must provide the sn or call Browning and give it to them.
You will have to call Browning with the sn.
Use the link below to answer value questions on Sweet 16's. Possibly as much as $1000. Have it appraised.
your browning auto-5 sweet sixteen was made in 1948.
Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen 16 gauge shotgun. Original Belgian made sweet 16 with matted rib barrel. Early gun with round knob made in 1963. $1150.00 see picture Item# S1659. I found this information at http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/newarrivals-II.htm The serial number specified in the question was made in 1948. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The value of your 1961 made sweet-sixteen is going for between 425-950 dollars if it is a plain barrel model,if it has a vent-rib barrel they are going for between 675-1650 dollars depending if it has about 60% original finish or 90% finish in pristine condition.
This gun was made in 1952
Call Browning
The prefix of 6S dates your sweet sixteen shotgun to the year 1966.
Browning.com has sn data under customer service.
Browning.com has sn data under customer service.