Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen 16 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, Belgian Made, Factory Scroll Engraved, 27.5" Barrel, 2 3/4" Chamber
This Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen is a Belgian-made, factory-engraved example from the 1958-1959 era. It features the classic Auto-5 humpback receiver profile, light scroll/foliate engraving with "Sweet Sixteen" script on the receiver, and a blued finish. Notable details include a 2 3/4" chamber, a 27.5" barrel with a Modified choke, right-side ejection, and a magazine cut-off lever.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows markings and finish loss from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The bottom of the butt pad is chipped/damaged. Refer to pictures.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Firearm
Built on Browning's long-recoil Auto-5 action, this Sweet Sixteen is chambered in 16 Gauge with a 2 3/4" chamber. It is marked on the barrel "SPECIAL STEEL - 16 GAUGE - SHELLS 2 3/4" and retains the right-side ejection layout associated with the Auto-5 design.
This example is factory engraved, featuring a light scroll/foliate pattern and the "Sweet Sixteen" script on the receiver. The receiver is also marked "BROWNING" and "Sweet Sixteen," matching the model identity and presentation.
The shotgun is fitted with a checkered wood buttstock and fore-end and uses a ribbed sighting plane with a front bead sight. It also includes a magazine cut-off lever, a practical feature for managing feeding from the magazine.
Proof and origin markings include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST. LOUIS MO & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN BELGIUM," Belgian proof/inspection marks, an Oval "16-70" mark, and a barrel weight marking formatted "1Kg ..."