Browning Auto 5

pistolpete524 · July 8, 2013, 10:19 AM

A friend of mine has a Browning A5 and is curious about its age/value. I've been unable to find out much info about it. The serial number is:

1R
78XXX

Any information would be greatly appreciated. He says it's a Sweet Sixteen.

Clevinger · July 8, 2013, 08:12 PM

Like all used things it depends on the condition.

I'd say, looking at Gun Broker, it could go for $500-1100, for good to excellent condition.

Slugo · July 8, 2013, 08:15 PM

+1

jaguarxk120 · July 8, 2013, 08:47 PM

The 1R prefix is from a 1961 standard model 16 gauge.

If the gun is a Sweet Sixteen it will have a gold plated trigger.

Scorch · July 8, 2013, 08:50 PM

More importantly, if the gun is a Sweet Sixteen, it will say so on the receiver.

July 8, 2013, 10:19 AM	#1
pistolpete524 Junior Member Join Date: July 7, 2013 Posts: 1	Browning Auto 5 A friend of mine has a Browning A5 and is curious about its age/value. I've been unable to find out much info about it. The serial number is: 1R 78XXX Any information would be greatly appreciated. He says it's a Sweet Sixteen.

July 8, 2013, 08:15 PM	#3
Slugo Junior member Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,007	Browning Auto 5 +1

July 8, 2013, 08:50 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	More importantly, if the gun is a Sweet Sixteen, it will say so on the receiver. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 8, 2013, 08:12 PM	#2
Clevinger Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 407	Like all used things it depends on the condition. I'd say, looking at Gun Broker, it could go for $500-1100, for good to excellent condition.

July 8, 2013, 08:47 PM	#4
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,626	The 1R prefix is from a 1961 standard model 16 gauge. If the gun is a Sweet Sixteen it will have a gold plated trigger.