We would need to know the model number and other specifications to possibly answer your question. 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.
Your browning auto-5 standard 16gauge shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1953.
Browning offers history letters.
No, not neccesarily. Some American made auto 5 shotguns say on the barrel: "Browning Arms Co. St. Louis Mo." Nowhere will it say made in Belgium if this is the case. If the barrel is correct to the receiver and the barrel says made in Belgium, then it is.
This is an American Browning auto 5. Made by Remington during WWII. These guns are not as valuable as their Belgium cousins. Depending on condition they usually fall between $300 and $650.
Your browning auto-5 shotgun was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1957.
Your Browning sweet sixteen auto-5 shotgun was made in the year 1948.
It's not made by browning it's made by a company call Arms Technology Inc. (ATI)
your browning auto-5 was made in 1947.
Your Browning Belgian Auto 5 12, 19406 was produced sometime between 1902 and 1998. The Browning Auto 5 was manufactured by Browning Arms, Fabrique Nationale, Remington Arms, and Savage Arms.
It will be marked where it was made, i.e., Made in Japan or Made in Belgium. IIRC, Browning moved Auto 5 production to Japan in 1976.
Your serial number indicates that your Browning auto-5 sweet sixteen model shotgun was made in Belgium by FN for Browning in the year 1961.
Your browning auto-5 was made by FN of belguim for browning in 1958.