Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this desirable Belgium Made semi-auto shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the FN Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen!
This Browning Sweet Sixteen features Belgium Proof Markings on the left side of the barrel!
This Browning Sweet Sixteen features Belgium Proof Markings on the left side of the barrel!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: A-5 Sweet Sixteen
Serial: 73S13279
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 16 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Ribbed with Modified Improved Cylinder Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Red Fiber Optic Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Belgium Proof Stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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.
Condition:
The condition of this example is what we believe to be superb showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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: 73S13279
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: 16 Gauge 2 3/4" Chambered
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Ventilated Ribbed with Modified Improved Cylinder Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Red Fiber Optic Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard / Features Belgium Proof Stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
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.
Condition:
The condition of this example is what we believe to be superb showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
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
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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.
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