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orca44mag
I just purchased a round-knob Sweet 16, metal 97%, wood 95%, plain barrel, mod. choke and am curious of it's value and dom.
Serial # S0 490xx. Looks like it has been stored since new, not a mark anywhere and a mirror bore.
As always, appreciate the help.
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  • Bert H.
    orca44mag...

    It was made in 1960. Value in that condition is something in excess of $1500 (depending upon which collector wants it and how bad he wants it). Nice gun to have[^]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • orca44mag
    Thanks Bert, I'm pleasantly surprised at the value
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  • bbq05
    Bert,

    $1500 maybe, if it had a VR & collector quality. It's a plain barrel and graded below collector.

    My est. is $650-$850 retail.

    America...Bless God.
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by bbq05
    Bert,

    $1500 maybe, if it had a VR & collector quality. It's a plain barrel and graded below collector.

    My est. is $650-$850 retail.

    America...Bless God.


    What[?] Just how much better does the condition need to be than 95-97% to be a "collecter" grade gun[?][?] You obviously have not looked at what the real world prices are for a super nice condition Sweet 16. If you can find and show me a round knob Sweet 16 in the same condition as the one orca44mag described for under $1200, I will gladly bow to your superior knowledge... until then, try doing some research.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • p3skyking
    REAL WORLD prices ARE a bit lower than what books say. RIGHT NOW, I have a '59 round knob, plain bbl, 90% for $699.

    The market is slow, people are tight with their money.

    Unless you are prepared to whip out the high end money, it's always better to give a person the lowball value so they don't think everyone is trying to rip them off. It does no one any good to have inflated values if the market won't bear it.

    A man who starts imagining that others think good because he does is simply out of his mind
    It behooves one to be wary when among strangers and not to trust too much L'Amour
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  • orca44mag
    I will say that what I paid is consistent with the lower end prices you are giving here. I still consider it a bargain since it won't be leaving my possession until I pass on to the big hunting grounds in the sky. Knowing it will only increase in value is just a bonus.
    Thanks again for the info.
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  • only winchesters
    I've been following this with interest. I've gone through several of my books. orca, what isn't said by you, is: does the gun actually say "Sweet Sixteen" on the side of the receiver? Not all A-5s in 16ga. are "Sweet Sixteens". Since the gun was manufactured in 1960, and if it's a true "Sweet Sixteen" the plain barrel should be matted on top the entire length. If so then I'd say Bert is real close in his estimate in his value listed, the gun should also state made in Belgium. If this is a "regular" A-5 made in 1960, it would fall under the category of an "American Browning" made in St. Louis Missouri and Montreal P.Q. with no matting on the barel, I'd say Skyking is real close in his estimate. Either way you have a nice gun, but I would hope that you could tell us a little more about the gun. Regards Dave
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  • Bert H.
    Hello Dave,

    While Orca did not clearly state exactly how it is marked, he gave enough information to identify it as a real Sweet Sixteen... the key is the serial number prefix "S0". The "S" indicates that it is a real Sweet Sixteen versus just a 16 ga. A-5.



    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • orca44mag
    Dave,
    Bert H. is right-on. "S0" on the serial no. and it is stamped (engraved?) "Sweet Sixteen" on left side of receiver. Also, I see markings along the length of the barrel top, but it looks like engraving to my untrained eye. If the proper term is "matted", then I heave learned something new.
    I bought this from a local gun dealer who sold it on consignment for an individual ($680.00). I just can't understand why it was priced so cheap. I have inspected it to the best of my ability looking for signs of restoration and have found none. Perhap it was inhereted by someone with no interest.
    I will look the gift-horse in the mouth no more.
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  • Bert H.
    Orca...

    Yes, it is called matting. I have a special order A-5 (1962) Light 20 with a matted barrel, but it was standard for the Sweet Sixteen. Nice deal you got on it too![^]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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