European Sweet 16

Discussion in 'Browning Auto A-5' started by Kymann66, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Kymann66

    Kymann66 .22LR

    Hello,
    I'm new to this forum. I've acquired a very nice Sweet 16 I believe to have been made for the European Market. Does anyone know anything about these sweet 16's
  2. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

  3. Kymann66

    Kymann66 .22LR

    Thanks for the reply. Mine has the swivels and the serial #is FN 25288B. I can't find any information to date it. From what I've read on other posts it seems to be mid 70's. Any other information would be greatly appreciated.
  4. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Sling swivels are pretty standard on European guns. The serial number doesn't conform to the system I'm familiar with, but like with Brownings it probably changed several times. A picture of the proof marks will hopefully show the date code.
  5. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

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  6. Kymann66

    Kymann66 .22LR

    Here you are. What kind of value do you think this is?

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  7. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    I'm sure it's worth whatever you paid for it. But if I were bidding on a new-in-box World Market Sweet Sixteen, I would hope to get it for $1200 but be prepared to bid to $1500. Others might go over $2000.

    Beautiful gun, thanks for sharing.
  8. In The Ten Ring

    In The Ten Ring .270 WIN

    Neat. I have a similar one, but not "Sweet 16" marked. Mine has the "FN" stamped on the left of the receiver, "Acier Special" barrel, and a monte carlo stock. It shoots great. I posted about it on here also.

    *I had to edit this post, my shotgun does not have Browning's head on the receiver like I thought it did.
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  9. Kymann66

    Kymann66 .22LR

    Thanks for all your input, I paid $1100 for it and now jut trying to find all the info I can. Thanks again...
  10. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    That's a terrific bargain. They're not making them NIB anymore, so the prices can go very high. Congratulations.
  11. SHOOTER13

    SHOOTER13 Guest

    Welcome to the Browning Owners Forum !!

    Enjoy our community...



    BTW...That's a real nice specimen...
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  12. Kymann66

    Kymann66 .22LR

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