Mell 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.
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.
When was the last year of the Sweet Sixteen?
It is also the last year of the non-engraved sweet sixteen. 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.
What is the serial number on a 1947 Sweet 16?
Identify your Sweet 16 from the late 1940s: Guns made in 1947 will have a serial number between 237,001 and 249,000. 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.
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.
What was the Browning 16 gauge in 1937?
Barrel Rib four possibilities in 1937: none, solid (hollow) rib, ventilated rib with X posts or matted finish for Sweet Sixteen (SV page 98) Barrel Ring as before or drilled with three holes on the barrels of Sweet Sixteen Safety Gold plated (Sweet Sixteen only) Trigger Gold plated (Sweet Sixteen only) Misc. “Sweet Sixteen” not separated by SN.
What is the weight of a Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen?
The Auto-5 16 was all steel, and its weight reflected it, coming in at slightly more than 7 pounds. Our test A5 Sweet Sixteen has an aluminum receiver sized to the gauge and weighs 5 pounds 12 ounces with its 28″ barrel.