Browning Firearms

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Value depends on condition. You can look up your rifle in the blue book at the link below

This is a frequent question on WikiAnswers. The question is very general, but to answer it as put, the answer would simply be "$300 to $2500 depending". Being singular, the question was probably meant to get a closer answer about a particular gun. In order to get a good answer on value, questions on WikiAnswers needs to be more specific. This is a guide to help you provide the information required when asking WikiAnswers about Browning Automatic Shotguns. Hopefully this will serve visitors to receive a more diffinitive answer when they enquire about their own Browning Auto-5. You need to know four things about your gun in order to get a reasonable answer. First: There are three different manufacturers of Browning Auto-5's: 1) Fabrique Nationale in Belgium 2) Remington (made) American Brownings 3) Miroku of Japan FN Belgium =1903 to 1976 Barrels say: Made in Belgium Remington =1940 to 1948 Barrels say made in USA Miroku =1976 to 1998 Barrels say made in Japan At this point you can identify if your 16ga is Belgian, American, or Japanese. Second: There are two basic models of the 16 ga.: 1) Standard Weight 2) Light Weight -better known as the Sweet 16. **The standard weight gun is NOT a sweet 16.** Not all Sweet sixteens have the name engraved on the receiver. Rule of thumb, If the trigger is gold, it is probably a sweet 16. If the trigger is blued, it is a standard weight. As an example: Now you have identified, that you probably have (lets say) a Belgian Standard weight 16ga Auto-5. Third: Now we need to identify the year that the gun was made. This is very important and plays a role in valuing a Browning. We do this by the serial number. The serial number is on the bottom the receiver. Some serial numbers have a letter above or preceding the numbers; This letter needs to be included with the serial number. American Brownings have the serial number on the left side of the receiver. You do not need to look up the date before asking WikiAnswers, just list the serial number with the question. Ok, so now we have a Belgian Standard weight 16 ga Auto-5 with serial number (lets say) X-327xx. (you can "ex" out the last two digits for security reasons) Fourth: Condition is required to get the estimate in the ball park. If you are experienced with grading firearms, then use a percentage such as 90-95% as an example. If you are new to this give a brief description such as: Used but works good / Very good shape with minor marks / Excellent condition - near new / New in Box or NIB. A general description is required for condition. Do your best to accurately describe the ammount of finish or general look of the gun. Also mention if it has a recoil pad or poly choke. Simply state : Has pad or Has poly. This also helps determine value. There we go. Now we have all the information to ask WikiAnsers a reasonable question. With our example gun, we should state the question as follows: Sample Question: "What is the age and value of a Belgian Browning 16ga Standard Weight gun in 80-90% finish with a pad - Serial Number X-327xx? Sample Answer: You have an Auto 5 made in 1949. 80-90% condition and should run in the $350-$600 range. Typically the pad would lower the value on guns with more finish, but at less than 90%, this gun is more of a shooter than collector, and the pad may or may not change the value. Typically pads decrease value by about 15-20% or more on mint or rare A5's. Remember this is a simple guide to date and value Auto 5's. The same idea would pertain to all firearm questions. The more informative the question, the more informative the answer will be. Thank you.

I don't know. But I also have a pair of Winchester Canadian Centennial 67' 30-30 Carbine, Octagon shape barrel - 1 is a Model # 6701 28" Barrel S/N 71868 and the other is Model # 6702 20" Barrel S/N 71869. There new, in boxs and never been fired and in mint cond. I took them to several gun shops and was offered no more then $400 each. They must be worth more because because the serial numbers are 5 digits and right after each other.

Go to Browning.com and you can age your firearm based on the serial number...its a bit complicated to figure out but not too difficult....

Make sure that this serial number is not preceded by an X, or S. If the serial number is only those 5 digits, then you have a standard 16ga made in 1929. Sweet 16's are a lightweight version of the standard 16ga auto 5, but were not made until 1937.

Beginning in 1948, FN started to engrave the wording Sweet sixteen in script on the left side of the gun. If this is what your gun has, then if it is an "X70567" it was made in 1952.

If the serial number has an "S" above or before the number such as "S70567" then it was made in 1956. If there is any other numbers associated with the serial number, then state a complete description and ask the question again

Yes if the A 5 is a Magnum.

Magnum versions are able to fire 3 inch cartridges.

Browning makes shotguns in both 2 3/4 inch, and 3 inch chamberings, or did the last time I looked at a catalog. Clearly, using 3 inch shells in a gun chambered for the 2 3/4 inch shells is not a good idea. If you must use the 3 inch magnums, get an A5 chambered and built for them.

Fabrique Nationale first started making the 12 gauge 3" Magnum A5s in 1958 and stopped in 1976. The 20ga mag was not introduced in the US until 1967. After Feburary 1976 A5 Magnums were made by Browning/Miroku in Japan. This production ended in 1998.

I have been trying to find the answer to your question as well. So far I've found that auction price is anywhere from $150.00 to $300.00. If it has never been fired and you still have the box they can go for $550.00.

The Browning BL-22 has been manufactured since 1970. I do not have any serialization for this series, but if it follows the same pattern as other models, it was made in 1968. I can't locate any Browning Lever action .22 that was made before 1970.

Try this web site for info on Browning rifles: http://www.browning.com/services/dategun/detail.asp?id=5

The serial number lists do not include details between 1913 and 1923, but the final number assigned in 1923 was 139700, so it is a pretty safe bet that yours was made in 1922 or 23. My guide suggests a value of $1200 in NRA Good condition or $2000 in Very Good.

The Auto-5 Light 20ga. was made in Belgium 1958-1976 and in Japan 1976-1998. The Magnum 20 was introduced in 1967. Value with 90-95% original finish is $450-$550 with a plain rib or $645-$695 with a ventilated rib. Minty to new in box A5's can bring $1500 or more, but this extra premium is based on new condition

The takedowns were introduced in 1956 with the wheelsight configuration. At around 1959 Browning introduced the fixed sight. The wheelsights bring a little more money. Feel free to contact me at 417-830-5588 or e-mail me at jrreeves@prodigy.net and I will try to answer more. I have the same question, but have at least learned how to tell the age. This is done by the serial number which can be looked up at Brownings's website under the services tab, then "Date My Gun". I found that mine is a 1962 Model, in excellent shape. It was given to me by my father, but originally belonged to his older brother (my uncle) who died last year. I would like to know an estimated value if anyone has a clue. Here's that website again: http://www.browning.com/services/dategun I believe the Belgian made Browning .22 automatic rifles (pre 1974) are holding their value better than the later Japanese made ones. There are three grades (I, II, & III) and I have seen values range from $500-600 for used Grade I's up to $3000+ for Grade III's. It seems the Grade and condition are the big factors in determing the value as there doesn't appear to be much variation in specifications or how they were made over the years. The only reason I know even this much is that I have a mid-60s Grade I that's NIB, and I had the same questions as you.

I'm guessing that this is a single-shot, break-action gun. If so, it's most likely an Iver Johnson Champion. Most old single shots don't bring much, but .410's can go for twice as much as a larger guage. If it's fully functional but not in like-new condition, it could retail for $100-$150.

This question can't be answered without more detail. However, if you look in Standard Catalog of Firearms, you may be able to identify it and find the approximate value. Or, you might contact Browning at 1-800-333-3288. This gun was made in 1947. As with any firearm, it is not possible to accurately appraise a gun without seeing it. 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.

I have a double barrel side made by browning.it is great shape ther is 1492A47.pleasnow the value of un.

Palmetto was a trade name used by Edward K Tryon of Philadelphia on lower grade revolvers and shotguns sold thru hardware stores, c.1880 - 1914.

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Janssen & Fils, Leige, Belgium, c 1890-1915. Several million similar utility shotguns were imported US in this time period, few of any collector interest. It probably has large side hammers that are attractive to decorators and damascus or twist barrels that are probably no longer safe for use. Leaves a value in the neighborhood of $125-$150 as a mantle piece.

Depending on the condition, the value of a Browning A-5 is between $250 and $695.

the worth of an A 5 depends on the type of a A 5 , 16 ga , 20 ga, 12 ga.

Unless the A 5 is really junk never think a A 5 is ever going to be worth a mere $250.00

Cheapest you will find in mose cases will $600.00 plus.

Go to the sporting goods section at WalMart and find the least expensive 410 pump. Figure that your used gun is worth 2/3 to 3/4 as much as a new one.

Cherokee was a trade brand used by C.M. McClung & Co. a dealer located in Knoxville, TN c. 1880 to 1920 and probably later. What kind of a shotgun is it? Single shot, double barrel, bolt action, ??? Is there anything special about it? Fancy engraving, finely checkered stocks, bronze badge that says Wells Fargo Express Co, ??? And what condition is it in? New with the box and hangtags, broken rusted and missing parts, ???

This is like asking, "What's my car worth?" It cannot be answered without more information. Ask your question again with more detail. The prices of Browning shotguns vary greatly depending on the year it was manufactured, the condition it is in, the model, the gauge, and the type of action. over &under are the most pricey then auto loaders then pumps are the low end

Various versions of the 94 were made from 1926 to 1945. Stevens serial numbers were repeated, so exact dating is impossible.

Is there any other writing on the gun? Columbia was a trade name manufactured by the W.H.Davenport Co of Norwich, Ct, but I am not sure if they ever made a .410. There is little collector interest in single-shots and 2 1/2" shells are not available, so it will have little value. Since it was your grandfather's it should be priceless to you, but it would probably sell for $50-$75 today.