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Lot 1580: Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Extra Barrel and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Lot 1580: Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Extra Barrel and Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Factory Engraved Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Semi-Automatic Shotgun with Extra Barrel and Case

Manufacturer: Browning Arms
Model: Sweet Sixteen
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 16
Barrel: 27 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1864
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 416
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1961. Single steel bead sight on the matte vent rib barrel with standard markings and Belgian proofs, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and modified choke. The receiver has standard light floral and scroll engraving and a gold washed trigger. Checkered semi-beavertail forearm and round knob pistol grip stock with FN/Browning buttplate. Includes a second 23 1/2 inch barrel with rifle style sights, 2 3/4 inch chamber, and improved cylinder choke, factory takedown case, cleaning rod and heads, and the book "Browning Auto-5 Shotguns: The Belgian FN Production" by Anthony Vanderlinden. Also included is a binder of papers relating to some internal mechanical repairs performed by Browning, and photocopied Auto-5 Field Service Manual. Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus original blue finish remaining, light scattered handling marks, and some light spotting on the trigger guard edges and lower tang. The wood is also excellent with crisp checkering, some small scattered dings, and 98% original varnish finish. Mechanically excellent. Case is very good with some exterior scuffs and some mild oil staining on the interior. Extra barrel is excellent with mostly light handling marks.



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