Browning sweet 16 info
I know very little about shotguns and need help. I just got a browning sweet 16 that has two barrels. I looked it up in the standard catalog of firearms and it said something about a vent rib and matte rib. The barrel I have does not have a rib on top, just engraving into the top where the rib would be?? What does this mean. Any other information would be great. I also am wanting to find out about manufacture date. The only serial # I can find is on the bottom of the receiver and says A4xx. Thank your for any information.
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The barrel you have is a "matted" barrel versus a ribbed barrel. The serial number you describe is not correct. Exactly how many digits does it have, and what are they? If the serial number actually starts with an "A", you most likely have Remington (WW II production) American Browning. 0 -
matting was an idea that reduced glare on the top of the bbls sighting plane. a plain bbl with matting would be known as a plain matted bbl. there were plain bbls that did not have matting, thus the difference. but a matted rib? no. only solid ribs and vent ribs exist. does your gun say 'sweet 16' on it anywhere? 0 -
This shotgun has sweet sixteen engraved on the side of the receiver. I have one barrel that has rifle sights and the original box. This barrel box is marked "big game barrel". This barrel is a smooth bore. The second barrel has the engraving along the top edge where the rib would be if it had one. I thought that would have to make it a matted barrel. The serial # is A4xx. I just checked it again to be sure. The guy I bought it from said he bought it new in 1956 or 57. 0 -
Look on the bottom of the receiver; the serial number for a Sweet Sixteen made in '56 or '57 should have an S and below the S would be numbers between 49350 and 72300. In that timeframe, the plain barrel should have the same serial number as on the receiver. You'll find other marks on the barrel to indicate the choke; e.g. * for full, ** for modified, -** for improved cylinder; there are others but those are the most common. If there is no S in the serial number we sure would like to see pictures. 0 -
Alright guys I now have found the serial # on the barrel and it does match the receiver, I assure you it is a A40x serial # I have found it in two places now. If anyone would care to give me a ballpark figure on value that would be great. This shotgun is at least 98%. I can send pictures to anyone that thinks they can help. Thanks again. 0 -
Can you tell us more about what is stamped on the barrels? The serial number sure doesn't sound like a Belgian Browning mid 50s Sweet Sixteen. Bert may be right about it being a Remington but I think production stopped in 1948 for those so the "bought new in 1956" doesn't sound right either. Pictures (both barrels and receiver) should help. If you want to send them to me at jeff.bolton@sbcglobal.net I'll find out what I can for you. 0 -
I talked with the Browning Company a few months ago regarding my Sweet 16. They told me that any Browning Auto Five made AFTER 1954 DID NOT have matching serial numbers...(barrel to receiver). 0 -
Well that is a poser indeed - As I understand the literature, the A prefix in s/n indicates Mod 11 Remington 16 ga of the 1940's, as does B prefix for 12 ga and C is for the 20 ga - I may be wrong - Clear photos are necessary. 0 -
I am working on pictures, I am sure its a belgium browning. It has FN in the butt pad with "browning" "automatic" on each side. Both barrels say belgium and the receiver looks just like all the others for sale here on gunbroker that are belgium made.. The serial number on the matted barrel is serial numbered to the receiver. and they are both A40X. 0 -
The slug barrel with rifle sights alone is worth a lot. Slug barrels are rare and 16 guage rarer. 0
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