When did the Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen come out?

In 2012 Browning took another try with a gun it called the A5. The A5 was introduced in 12 gauge, but four years later, at the 2016 SHOT Show, it debuted in 16 gauge as the A5 Sweet Sixteen—a name sure to bring back memories. This new Sweet Sixteen is the subject of this review.

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.

Are there any Browning 16 gauge shotguns available?

Browning has done better than most to keep the 16 gauge alive. Besides the Sweet 16, it also produces a Citori and BPS models in 16 gauge. A quick search found outside of Browning, CZ and Merkel were the only major manufacturers with 16-gauge guns in the line-up. This translates into more limited availability for ammunition.

What’s the weight of a Browning Sweet 16?

The A5 takes that one step further. With the Sweet 16 tipping the scales at 5 pounds, 12 ounces with the 26-inch barrel, it is almost a full pound lighter than the 12-gauge model. In fact, it’s considerably lighter than Browning’s Silver 20 gauge, which weighs in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

Is the Browning Sweet Sixteen a humpbacked gun?

Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen. The A5’s looks are modeled after John Browning’s popular humpbacked Auto-5, though the action is more contemporary. It is the only 16-gauge autoloader in its class. Photographs courtesy of Browning.

When did the Browning A5 16 gauge gun come out?

Glen Jensen, Browning Historian took the position with me that the true “Sweet Sixteen” was born when the receiver was engraved “Sweet Sixteen” in 1948. He acknowledged the lightweight A5 16 gauge guns produced between 1936 and 1947 are in fact Sweet Sixteen and identified as such in the factory issued catalogues.

Is there a serial number on an A5 Sweet 16?

No serial number distinction between the Sweet 16 and the Standard 16 gauge A5. This is the “unmarked” Browning, era of the Sweet Sixteen. These are among the rarest of the A5 Sweet Sixteen but are priced as standard 16 gauge A5s in value guides.

What kind of recoil does a Browning Sweet Sixteen have?

The Browning A5 Sweet Sixteen is sure to become a modern classic, with a short-recoil operated action that is so reliable we back it with a 5 year/100,000 round guarantee — come hell or high water. The Kinematic Drive™. In its simplest term, kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

What is the Kinematic Drive on a Browning Sweet Sixteen?

This new Sweet Sixteen is the subject of this review. The A5 has an inertia action that Browning calls “Kinematic Drive.” It is actually close to the current Benelli system, invented by Bruno Civolani in 1940 and improved since then.

What does DS stand for on Browning Sweet 16?

The DS (Double Seal), refers to the choke ‘s brass branded seal at the back and front threading at the muzzle. While screw chokes threaded at the muzzle allow carbon to build up between the choke and the bore, the invector DS brass back seal perfectly prevents this.

What kind of shotgun is a sweet sixteen?

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How big is the barrel of a Browning Sweet Sixteen?

Our test A5 Sweet Sixteen has an aluminum receiver sized to the gauge and weighs 5 pounds 12 ounces with its 28″ barrel. (Even the forend nut is aluminum.) This is exceptionally light and will be delightful to carry afield. The 12-gauge A5 weighs a pound more.