Browning Firearms

Guns bought at a Banquet almost NEVER fetch the same price in the open market. These guns are bought as tax write offs, marketing expenses, and on corporate accounts. The prices paid are 60% donation! Generally they are bought by big wigs with a couple beers in them and a corporate check book. It is not theirmoney. The open market will give you a SLIGHT premium over the same gun without the DU, NRA, Pheasant's Forever, NWTF, RMEF, etc, logo on it. The market will not pay what the guns bring at banquet auctions. These guns come up for sale from time to time on the auction sites (which are driven by ACTUAL market prices). I would say you have a very nice gun, but it is worth about $1,000because that is what a similar model fresh directly from Browning is worth. Sorry to burst your bubble...

As with any firearm, it is not possible to accurately appraise a gun without seeing it. Condition, and original configuration will determine value. Other factors such as rarity of caliber or guage and higher grades have significant impact on value. Recommend that you see a local gun dealer for an appraisal. You can also do your own investigation by looking at other models being sold that are in the same condition as yours. Try the gunbroker.com or a periodical called "The Gun List" You can also reference the Blue Book of Gun Values which can be purchased on line at various retailers.

Depends. Is it NIB with all original materials? What type (pump, semi-auto- O/U)? What kind of reputation does David Mass have in the engraving world? As a rule, they are not worth much more than a regular version. Again, depending on the engraving and the engraver's reputation, you might get more or you might not. Very general range would be 500-1000

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The correct model designation is Browning Auto-5 "Sweet Sixteen" and the serial number is 71S7136. If in absolutely new-in-the-box condition value will be solidly over $1500. sales@countrygunsmith.net I am looking for one is it for sale? dnbutl@aol.com

This gun was made in 1938. In fair condition expect $350 to $500 depending. These pre-war guns are not favored by shooters, and collectors are looking for guns with high percentages of finish and original condition.

Made in 1963 by FN. That would sell in excess of $1000 and possibly as much as $1300-$1500 if you find motivated buyers. sales@countrygunsmith.net That's not a '7', it should be a 'Z' as in 3Z over 64304. This should be the serial number appearing on the bottom of the gun in front of the loading port. If so, it is a Browning Auto-5 'Light Twenty' made in 1963. All depends on originality and condition. I've seen A5's described as 'excellent' that were actually reblued with edges rounded, engraving polished off, etc. The fact that you were able to misread the serial number makes me wonder about the finish. By 'rib' I am assuming you mean a factory ventilated rib and not a solid rib or an aftermarket rib. If you have an original, unmessed with Browning A5 Light Twenty in truly excellent (98% or better) condition it would sell for $1200 or more. If the gun has been reblued, it would bring about half that. sales@countrygunsmith.net

$150 to several thousand dollars, depending on condition,markings, and history of the gun.

Depends on condition, type of sights, whether it was a pre-war Commercial Model that was capured, etc. If the pistol has waffenampt markings, values could be as low as $200, or as high as $1700, but $400-$700 would be more typical.

The modern 17 digit serial numbers are arranged in a specific sequence with the first three characters identifying the manufacturer. The next 6 digits will identify the model, trim level and engine. The following letter or number is the year, then the production plant. The last 6 digits are unique to that vehicle. Any dealer of that brand of vehicle could tell you what each digit means. If the vehicle was produced before the 17 digit system, you have to find out how that specific manufacturer arranged their serial numbers.

Depends of exact model, gauge and condition. You will need a hands on assessment, since it could run anywhere from $700 to $2,000 or so. Please take your (unloaded) shotgun to a reputable gun dealer or gun show near you for a better answer.

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Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today's Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.

You have a Browning standard model auto-5 shotgun that was made in the year 1959.these model shotguns can bring between 250-500 dollars depending on overall condition,which you do not state.

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The Name Fabrique Nationale D'armrmes de Guerre is the name of a gun maker located in Herstal,Belgium.They have made firearms for Browning since 1909.The firm also makes many firearms for themselves also with the name you have used marked on the side of their firearms.

You have a serial number of 00000 the letters NW mean your BPS was made in 1994.The B52 could be referring to the model number.

Value of Browning Sweet Sixteen serial # 74366

I can say that your Browning Hi-power was made after 1977.Browning can give you the exact date at there customer service Dept.

First lets start out with the fact that your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 sweet sixteen model shotgun was made in the year 1967.This model of shotgun can bring between 300-1,200 dollars on today,s market.It all depends on the overall condition of your shotgun to include the amount of original blueing remaining,and the wood finish remaining on your shotgun.You must also include what type of barrel you have.There was the plain barrel.solid rib barrel,and the most desirable vent rib barrel.All of this has a bearing on the overall value of your shotgun.The more original finish remaining on the wood and metal the higher the value.Also if yours is a vent rib barrel,,that means a higher value also.Take into consideration all of these features when establishing the value of your shotgun.

Contact Browning Customer Service through their website. The can give you date of manufacture. They ARE still in business, making very nice guns.

Your serial number indicates that you have a standard weight Browning auto-5 shotgun that was made in the year 1958.

A Browning A-500g shotgun in excellent condition is worth about 900 dollars.

Your Browning lightning superposed shotgun was made in the year 1968 with the serial number that you have provided.