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Browning Sweet Sixteen

muchow0123
I recently aquired a Browning Sweet Sixteen. I inherited it from my great grandfather. It was a retirement gift to him from sweptco electric co. He retired sometime in the 50's I believe. I was wondering if someone could help me figure out the year it was made and an approximate value. The gun is in very good condition. As far as I know it has only been fired 7 or 8 times. I also have the original box of shells that he bought for it. The serial # is 2s94698. On the left of the barrel it reads **- (which means IC I believe), then it has in all caps SPECIAL STEEL-16 GUAGE-SHELLS 2 3/4". It also has BROWNING ARMS CO. ST. LOUIS MO. & MONTREAL P.Q. The barrel length is 25 1/2" which doesn't sound exactly right but that is what it measured. There is one very small ding in the butt stock and a spot of rust on the reciever about the size of a match head. No scratches on the original butt plate either it is in excellent condition. No cracks in fore stock or butt stock. Underneath the fore stock there were some more markings. The ones I could read were a number like this 16-70 in the middle of a circle and OKG930. The rest of it was foreign or I didn't know the meaning of it. Thank YOU in advance for any help anyone could give me. I would like to insure the gun and would like to know how much to insure fo. Thanks again, Mini Man [8D] P.S. I have a couple of pics on my computer but I am new to this foruma nd haven't quite figured out how to post them here.

















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  • muchow0123
    I have a 1954-58? Browning Sweet Sixteen Shotgun that my grandfather gave me 20 years ago. It is fully operational, but does have some obvious wear since he used it for duckhunting for years. He was the only owner of the gun before me, but unfortunately I do not have any of the original papers on it. All engravings are in good shape and the only thing missing is the gold bb sight on the barrell. Most of the gold is worn off the trigger as well. I was just wondering what this gun might be worth today. Thanks for any info you can give.
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  • nord
    I could ask whether ever fired. I could ask about accessories, engraving, raised ramp, vented rib... I could ask about all these things and my answer would probably contunue to be...

    NO!

    Nord
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  • Grasshopper
    Seems out of line for me,,,,,by at least 1 grand...but thats me..nambu
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  • springer1
    That is way WAY out of line
    He is fishing for a sucker
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  • gunoperator
    Way to high, but I would bet several here would sell you one for that amount!!![:)][:)][:)]
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  • muchow0123
    Thanks alot for the info guys the s16's on GB are cheaper than that.
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  • Spring Creek
    Still in the Box or "NIB" is two different things.
    If NIB, 28 inch and "Vented" with Mod or IC chokes
    It WILL bring $2500, seen 'em sell for that and have
    one "Sold" and paid for at that money.
    To be picked up next week.
    Some buy fine wine, others fine weapons.......................

    NRA Benefactor Life Member
    Browning Collectors Association Life Member
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  • SlideRider
    I have a Browning Sweet Sixteen 16ga. It's has some wear on it, but is in pretty good condition concidering how old it is. It has a Cutts compensator/choke (factory installed) also.
    The serial number on the bottom of the reciever is S 89749. I'm guessing it was manufactured in the late '50s.
    I would put the gun at about 75-80% condition. Can anyone give me an idea of what it's worth?

    Thanks


    Alan T. Atkinson
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  • SlideRider
    It also is Made In Belgium.



    Alan T. Atkinson
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  • celse
    STILL TO HIGH!!!!!
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