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A5 16ga barrel value?

asphalt cowboy
Someone in the want adds is looking for a 16 gauge A5 barrel. I have two, but don't know what they're worth.

First barrel matches my gun. Don't want to sell, but will if needed. It's 28" plain, full choke. Re-blued with soft matte finish (Brownells 270+ media was used) Bore is pristine.

Second barrel is 27", plain with chokes installed. Oversize ivory bead. Blue is the same as the other barrel. Minor pits both in and out. Three chokes included. Mod, Sk1, Sk2.

What would y'all ask on either of these?
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  • 22hipower
    You didn't say if these were Belgian or Japanese; makes a difference in value although since the first is reblued maybe not too much difference on that one. Full choke is least desireable for the 16 gauge A5. Without pictures to see condition I'd guess about $100 to $150 for the first one; maybe more if Belgian. The second one is probably Japanese if the chokes are factory. Does it have a vent rib barrel? Again, without pictures only guessing on condition. If original, with vent rib, and 95% condition (wonder about that given the comment on "minor pits both in and out) probably in the $200 to $250 range. Compare that to an original Belgian VR barrel with IC choke in 98% at about $400.
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  • asphalt cowboy
    You brought up what I forgot to mention. Both are Belgian, the first is short chambered. When I sent the second in to have tubes installed I also had them lengthen the forcing cone. During the process the knot head also lengthened the chamber to 2 3/4", contrary to my request.

    The first is 1939 vintage, according to Browning historian. Don't know the DOM of the second.

    I'll see if I can get good pics to post.
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