Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this amazing semi-automatic shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Browning A-5 Sweet Sixteen!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: A-5 Sweet Sixteen
Serial: 0S43054
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: 16 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" to the end of the Poly Choke
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Checkered round knob walnut buttstock with checkered walnut forearm
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. A certifiable work of genius, John Browning’s long-recoil Auto 5 was fifty or more years ahead of the competition.
The Sweet 16 version debuted in 1937 and was made until 1975–with a break for WWII, while Germany occupied Belgium. It became a favorite of bird hunters, especially southern quail hunters, for whom birds and quail are synonymous. Sweet 16s had holes drilled in the barrel rings and hammers, as well as metal removed from inside the receiver and a thinner rib to save weight. Many also had hollowed-out stocks. They were advertised as about ¾ of a pound lighter than the standard weight 16s.
Shipping: Please be advised that on this example, the buyer will pay shipping based on their location.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: A-5 Sweet Sixteen
Serial: 0S43054
Date of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: 16 Gauge / 2 3/4" Chamber
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 28" to the end of the Poly Choke
Optics/Sights: None
Stock/Grips: Checkered round knob walnut buttstock with checkered walnut forearm
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design, and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. A certifiable work of genius, John Browning’s long-recoil Auto 5 was fifty or more years ahead of the competition.
The Sweet 16 version debuted in 1937 and was made until 1975–with a break for WWII, while Germany occupied Belgium. It became a favorite of bird hunters, especially southern quail hunters, for whom birds and quail are synonymous. Sweet 16s had holes drilled in the barrel rings and hammers, as well as metal removed from inside the receiver and a thinner rib to save weight. Many also had hollowed-out stocks. They were advertised as about ¾ of a pound lighter than the standard weight 16s.
Shipping: Please be advised that on this example, the buyer will pay shipping based on their location.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
