Is there a serial number for a sweet sixteen?

There is no serial number distinction between the Sweet Sixteen and Regular Y series 16ga. As for dating this gun, the date code on the barrel may be the most reliable source. An example and discussion of a Sweet Y gun is featured on p.34-35 of this guide.

What’s the serial number on a Browning Sweet 16?

Guns made in 1948 will have a serial number between 249,001 and 270,000. And Sweet 16s made in 1949 will have a serial number between 270,001 and 285,000. Identify Sweet 16 shotguns that were manufactured in the early 1950s: Sweet 16s made in 1950 will have serial number between 285,001 and 315,000.

When did the Sweet 16 shotgun come out?

Guns engraved with the “Serial Number” of 1 to 228,000 were made from 1903 through 1939. Since the Sweet 16 was introduced to the public in 1937, you’ll only be able to guess that your gun was manufactured in 1937, 1938 or 1939. Look at the serial number on the receiver of your shotgun.

What’s the price of an A5 Sweet Sixteen?

These are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge A5s in value guides. This is the first year of standard production of the 2 ¾ inch chambered 16 gauge. It is also the last year of the non-engraved sweet sixteen.

When did the Browning Sweet Sixteen come out?

The popularity and success of the Sweet Sixteen from 1937 through 1947 earned it a permanent place in Browning marketing as the 1948 engraved “Sweet Sixteen.” 1947 is also the only year the 3 shot 2 ¾ 16ga was marketed in the USA. Getting one of these extremely rare original factory issued guns at a standard gun price is a trophy in itself.

How to find out when a Browning Sweet 16 was manufactured?

Identify the year your Sweet 16 shotgun was made from 1958 through 1967. The serial numbers on these guns will also have the letter “G,” followed by a number between 85,001 and 99,000. To find the date, look at the number just before the letter G. The number represents the last digit in the year (only from 1958 through 1967) it was manufactured.

When was the Browning Sweet Sixteen A5 made?

BELGIAN BUILT SWEET 16 A5, PRODUCED PER BROWNING IN 1957. ORIGINAL AND BEAUTIFUL. ROUND KNOB; RAISED HOLLOW MATTED RIB; 2 3/4 ” CHAMBER WITH MODIFIED CHOKE. I HAVE PERSONNALLY OWNED THIS GUN SINC …Click for more info MADE IN BELGIUM IN 1949.

When did the Sweet Sixteen shotgun come out?

New choke codes replaced the choke words stamped on the barrels. 1936 The “Sweet Sixteen” was released but limited to a test market. *1937* Introduction of the “Sweet Sixteen” sale to the public.