Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen 16 Gauge Barrel, 2 3/4" Chamber, Special Steel, Plain with Front Bead, Belgian Proofs
This is a Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen 16-gauge barrel made in Belgium, marked Special Steel and chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. It features a plain, non-ventilated profile with a single front bead and the correct Auto-5 long-recoil barrel extension with integral barrel ring. Belgian Liège proof marks, including PV and 0Kg 848, are present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Smooth bore.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some finish loss and some pitting. The barrel remains serviceable and can present well with some care.
What’s Included
- Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen 16-gauge barrel (plain, no vent rib) with single front bead
Designed for the Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen series, this 16-gauge barrel is configured for the long-recoil system with an Auto-5 pattern barrel extension and integral barrel ring for proper receiver fitment.
The rollmark indicates Special Steel and 16 GAUGE SHELLS 2 3/4 inch, confirming its intended ammunition and construction. The barrel is the plain, non-ventilated style with a factory single front bead for a clean sight picture.
Belgian Liège proof marks are present, including PV and the 0Kg 848 notation, as well as a five-point star inspection mark. These markings verify Belgian proof and inspection standards consistent with period Browning production.
Intended for Browning Auto-5 16-gauge receivers, this Sweet Sixteen barrel offers correct patterning and geometry for the platform while retaining the classic plain-barrel profile preferred by many Auto-5 owners.