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I didn't think Auto 5s that early had vent ribs. I thought they had solid ribs if they had any at all. I could easily be wrong about that though.
Auto 5s are collectable. As always, value depends on condition and features. Uncommon but original features are, of course, a big plus. If the vent rib is indeed original, it ups the value as most Auto 5s will be found without ribs.
Check the Blue Book to get an idea (I don't have one handy). Someone here should be able to check and at least give you a range of it's worth. A gunshop will typically give you about 60%, maybe 70% if you know them well, of the gun's market value. A gun show can be better because you can sell it to a shopper for much closer to true worth, or perhaps get good value in a trade. The internet can be best because opposing bidders can drive up the price to full value or even more (but if you don't have an FFL, you'll have transfer fees to contend with). These are all just my own experiences. YMMV.
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