Looking for Sweet Sixteen info - The Firearms Forum

BrianPowley · 10-26-2011, 09:22 AM

I have a friend that is trying to find the value of a Belgium made Browning Sweet Sixteen.
I've seen the gun and it has sat in a closet for at least 20 years.
There are moderate rust spots all over, but it can be salvaged.
The wood is so-so. The rubber recoil pad is hardened.
Any idea where I can get info on the value of it?

Helix_FR · 10-27-2011, 09:45 PM

AUTO-5 SWEET 16
- 16 ga., 2 9/16 in. chamber from 1937-1940, and 2 3/4 in. chamber from 1947-1975, similar configuration to Lightweight, 12 and 20 ga., gold plated trigger, 10 oz. lighter than Standardweight Model 16 ga., 1937-1940 mfg. Sweet Sixteens were available in pre-war Grades I, III, and IV. Mfg. 1937-1975 by F.N.
View Historic Prices
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
Plain Barrel $1,075 $950 $825 $725 $625 $500 $425
Solid Matte Rib $1,650 $1,300$1,075 $950 $825 $700 $600
Vent. Rib $2,100 $1,650$1,225 $1,050 $875 $775 $675
Subtract 20% for front safety.
Subtract 20% for 2 9/16 in. chamber.

BrianPowley · 10-27-2011, 10:12 PM

Wow! Thanks!

10-26-2011, 09:22 AM	#1
BrianPowley V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bloomingdale, Ohio Posts: 149	Looking for Sweet Sixteen info I have a friend that is trying to find the value of a Belgium made Browning Sweet Sixteen. I've seen the gun and it has sat in a closet for at least 20 years. There are moderate rust spots all over, but it can be salvaged. The wood is so-so. The rubber recoil pad is hardened. Any idea where I can get info on the value of it? __________________ Brian www.powleyengraving.com My Blog: http://www.engraversnotebook.blogspot.com/ "I dare you to believe in yourself. You have no idea how many wonderful things you are capable of doing."---Brian Powley -->

10-27-2011, 09:45 PM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,618	Re: Looking for Sweet Sixteen info AUTO-5 SWEET 16 - 16 ga., 2 9/16 in. chamber from 1937-1940, and 2 3/4 in. chamber from 1947-1975, similar configuration to Lightweight, 12 and 20 ga., gold plated trigger, 10 oz. lighter than Standardweight Model 16 ga., 1937-1940 mfg. Sweet Sixteens were available in pre-war Grades I, III, and IV. Mfg. 1937-1975 by F.N. View Historic Prices Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% Plain Barrel $1,075 $950 $825 $725 $625 $500 $425 Solid Matte Rib $1,650 $1,300$1,075 $950 $825 $700 $600 Vent. Rib $2,100 $1,650$1,225 $1,050 $875 $775 $675 Subtract 20% for front safety. Subtract 20% for 2 9/16 in. chamber. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

10-27-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
BrianPowley V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bloomingdale, Ohio Posts: 149	Re: Looking for Sweet Sixteen info Wow! Thanks! __________________ Brian www.powleyengraving.com My Blog: http://www.engraversnotebook.blogspot.com/ "I dare you to believe in yourself. You have no idea how many wonderful things you are capable of doing."---Brian Powley