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.
45 years old
Blue Book of Gun Values is a good place to start.
Browning website, under Customer Service, has serail number ranges for different years.
You seem to be referring to the Browning Automatic Rifle Model of 1918. That is a selective fire rifle, and requires registration under the National Firearms Act. Any legitimate, registered BAR would be $20,000 or more. Any BAR that is not registered is worth up to ten years in the penitentiary and a $10,000 fine. Ohio Gun Works is making a semi-auto civilian legal BAR with a retail of $5500.
Sounds like you have a Browning .22 automatic rifle. It was made in Belgium, not St. Louis. Browning had their Headquarters in St. Louis for many years. It's possible that you have a Grade II rifle which has the fine engraving on a silver receiver. If this is the case, it's recommended that you have the gun professionally appraised. Grade II autos have really gone up in value and command a premium on the collectors market in top condition. Any Gun shop can help you determine value. Be sure to find out the grade of your rifle. You can also use the link below for a ballpark figure.
That gun was made in 1964 - making it 46 years old.
50-1000 usd
50-500 usd
85 years old
THE BROWNING AUTO IS APPROXIMATELY 50 YEARS OLD.
Your browning 22cal short rifle was made during the years 1956-mid 1961.The A prefix =short.This is all the records indicate for production years.We cannot be accurate until 1961 thru end of production which was 1973.
i have a searsman roebuck 22. i would like to know what the value of this rifle is, it was passed down to me. I also have a 7.62 Japanese rifle from the Korean war its authenic from the Japanese empire. i would like to know the the value of it as well.