Browning Firearms

1948, use this link http://proofhouse.com/browning/index.html Not sure about European made.

Actually, the Nomad was introduced along with the Challenger and Medalist in 1962. Your pistol was made in 1966 which is denoted by the 6 after the p in the serial number. The nomad was only made from 1962 -1974. The price for the 1962 Nomad was $49.95.

Not sure what you describe as "Century". The only semi-automatic produced by Browning at the time was the Auto-5. Based on condition of your gun, look it up at the link below.

the marlin 26 was manufactured from 1909 to 1915. it was offered in three versions, The series G {field grade} with available in a 26 30 or 32 inch smooth barrel in full choke. The Model 26 brush gun, with 26 inch cylinder bore The model 26 Riot gun, 20 inch cylinder bore The {G} was used by Marlin as a "field grade" designation. in 100% NRA condition. {seldom seen} this gun books at about $275.00 retailors most often encounter 60 to 80% condition and normally sell this gun for around $125 to $175.00 Mark S. Johnson Gun Smith/Master Stock Maker

What are the other markings on the barrel? Does the serial number on the bottom of the barrel match the one on the reciever? sales@countrygunsmith.net

1 = 1961, the year of manufacture Z is the letter code for the Auto-5 Light Twenty (as opposed to the Magnum Twenty) 55149 is the rest of the serial number sales@countrygunsmith.net

Depends on condition, age, availability, model, etc. Call a local gun shop.

They aren't worth a whole lot according to the price guides, but they can cost you $250,000 if you get caught with one that has not been registered. Everything about the Stevens short-barreled shotguns at the related question applies to the Essex. -- Explanation -- Shotguns marked 'Essex Arms' were made by Crescent Firearms for sale by the Belknap Hardware Company through its catalog. Crescent DID make a couple of different versions of a .410 pistol, but production was stopped in 1934 after passage of the National Firearms Act. I have a few very thorough references on these pistols, and know of none marked 'Essex' although with Crescent Firearms you never say "never." These guns are classified as Title II firearms in the Any Other Weapon category and require federal registration. Those that were registered in 1934 or during the one amnesty period in the 1960's are legal to own (pursuant to state and local laws as well) and will have accompanying paperwork and a 'tax stamp.' Any that were NOT registered can not be registered now and are contraband, subject to seizure, with the possessor subject to prosecution similar to owning an unregistered machinegun. If the gun is NOT a factory-made pistol (most likely), it was cut down from an Essex-marked single-barrel shotgun and is also very illegal to possess. sales@countrygunsmith.net

Use this link to see answer

I have one, but have found very little information on it. Mine is .50 Caliber and in quite nice condition. It has had a crack in the grip area, but repaired very well. Keep working the internet ... somewhere there is a good site.

The lightening model is essentially the same as the regular superposed, with several weight saving modifications. These include slimmer forearm, lighter barrels, and small internal changes to the receiver. All in all, the weight savings are about a 1/2 pound. -jimmy

What you are looking is part of Belgium's proof markings system. The PV stands for "Poudre Vive" (smokeless powder). The "Y" I cannot explane, as that character does not appear in any of my references on Belgium proof marks. FN did make a "Y" series of Auto 5s but none of them were supposed to have been imported into this country and that "Y" desigation should have been part of the s/n on the underside of the reciever. You should take another look at this "Y" an insure that it is indeed what is stamped there.

-I just saw some online,one just like mine sold at internet auction for $51,found fancy engraved one for $299,found another like mine for $150-date of manufacture should be stamped on left side,just above and forward of the trigger

It is a 1934 gun. Would need to know what you mean by 'fully-engraved.' There was some light scroll work standard on field guns. If you can send pictures it would be helpful. sales@countrygunsmith.net

That is not a Sweet Sixteen serial number.

It can vary quite a bit depending on what grade and the PPGS grading (60% to 100%). All 4 grades were made with no rib, solid rib, and vented rib (each being more valuable repectively). So the range is Grade 1 60% @ $250, to grade 4 vented rib 100% @ $4900. Hope this helps. You need to find your grade & PPGS grading and then check a "Gun Values" book to be accurate.

It is 1982 production from Japan. We see them listed at over $900, but this is unlikely to sell. In excellent condition, $700-$800.

$800-$900

The 'M' in the serial number indicates the gun is a BAR sporting rifle, but there was no M57 serialization since the gun was not introduced until 1967. Please check ther serial number.

All Citoris were/are made in Japan, and that is not the full serial number. There are three more numbers and two letters. Value depends mainly on the features and condition. Early Citoris with fixed chokes are not as desireable as later Citoris with choke tubes. Field and Trap guns are not as desireable as Lightning and Superlight models. Based on the information you provided, anywhere between $550 and $1000.

The Sweet Sixteen Shotguns were a model of the Browning A-5 Auto. They were made between 1937 and 1975. That does not appear to be a complete serial number.

this is a light twenty made in 1965 auto5man

The value between $500.00 and $850.00

I just bought an A5 made in 1953 in very good condition and paid $675 , and that was a fair price for it

Only condition can set a price for this gun. Typically these guns with a normal amount of handling marks and finish loss, will fall in the 85-90% bracket of remaining finish. Light 12's will run $400-$1000 depending. Mint in Box could go upwards to $1500+