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Want to buy an Old Sweet 16 A5
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:05 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:05 pm
Is there anything I should be aware of / stay away from when looking at them in gunbroker?
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Posted on 7/25/19 at 10:13 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
You probably know this, but the Sweet 16 is different than the standard 16. The sweet is like 1/2 lb lighter. Most people don’t want the standard 16.
There were Belgian and Japanese guns, plain barrels and vent ribs. Personally I don’t see the point of a vent rib on an Auto 5 even though I own one.
This site has some good tips:
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Also check out this video:
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There were Belgian and Japanese guns, plain barrels and vent ribs. Personally I don’t see the point of a vent rib on an Auto 5 even though I own one.
This site has some good tips:
LINKp
Also check out this video:
LINK
This post was edited on 7/25/19 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 7/25/19 at 11:04 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
quote:
Want to buy an Old Sweet 16 A5
just how badly would you like to have one?
Posted on 7/26/19 at 6:00 am to cave canem
Gave one to my grandson that is mint. Was my Dad's that was shot only three times. 
It's stilling in a safe at SIL's. And yes, a sweet gun to handle. Last checked, it was worth around 3K and that was around 10 years ago.
It's stilling in a safe at SIL's. And yes, a sweet gun to handle. Last checked, it was worth around 3K and that was around 10 years ago. 
Posted on 7/26/19 at 6:22 am to fishfighter
My cousin has each Belgian model all the way to 12g.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 6:43 am to BACONisMEATcandy
here is one for a decent price
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/browning-belgium-shotguns-a5.c605_p1_o6.cfm
https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/browning-belgium-shotguns-a5.c605_p1_o6.cfm
Posted on 7/26/19 at 7:34 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Besides gunbroker, checkout the 16 gauge society(16ga.com). We have a discussion page with many posts about the greatest shotgun ever made(to me). There is also a guns wanted/for sale page. You will get a real world idea of what should expect to pay for a sweet. Many members post their own guns on there. You should find a sweet for a reasonable price if you are patient. Do not buy one that has a cracked forend or repaired one.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:20 am to BACONisMEATcandy
Good luck. Most folks think even the biggest pieces of shite Auto-5's are something special and are usually priced accordingly.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:33 am to White Bear
Sweet 16's will run you more than the standard 16. I see them fairly often for about $1k in local gun stores. The typical issues will be the same as most Auto-5's (cracked forearm). These can usually be fixed if all the wood is there. Otherwise, you're looking for a replacement forearm on Ebay or Gunbroker. Most other parts are still available and can be replaced. I'd look around at local mom and pop shops or pawn shops before I bought one sight unseen.
You might also check out Art's gun shop in Missouri. He's a former browning employee that specializes in Auto-5's.
Art's
You might also check out Art's gun shop in Missouri. He's a former browning employee that specializes in Auto-5's.
Art's
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:45 am to ducksnbass
Browning Auto A 5 Classic and Gold Classic Pair with same Serial Number!
$13,999.00
Holy shite! The one I gave to my grandson is just like that one. Like I said, had it appraised about 10 years ago for insurance reasons. Will tell SIL to up the insurance on the gun.
$13,999.00
Holy shite! The one I gave to my grandson is just like that one. Like I said, had it appraised about 10 years ago for insurance reasons.
Will tell SIL to up the insurance on the gun. 
Posted on 7/26/19 at 9:32 am to White Bear
Yea, I'd buy a brand new one.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 10:16 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I am not opposed to the new version
Posted on 7/26/19 at 12:44 pm to weagle99
quote:
You probably know this, but the Sweet 16 is different than the standard 16. The sweet is like 1/2 lb lighter. Most people don’t want the standard 16.
This... To my knowledge the A-5 16 gauge started production in 1909. The sweet 16 was made from '53 to '75.
1953 to 1957 will start with an "S" on the serial number.
1959 to 1976 will have an "S" in the second or third place in the serial number depending on the year with the third spot starting in 1969.
1957 and 1958 have a few that may have a "T" or an "A" as the prefix but the good thing about it is mostly all sweet 16's will have that "S" in the serial number.
Sidenote** If you are buying one for a kid to actually hunt with I'd look at more modern autos. The Auto 5 kicks like a mule compared to the newer gas operated models that folks produce like Beretta..
This is just my opinion as a longtime shooter and Browning collector.
This post was edited on 7/26/19 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 7/26/19 at 1:40 pm to JDPndahizzy
I want the 16 gauge version because I have a 12 gauge a5 from the late 60's (I believe) still in the box and never shot. I inherited this gun.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 1:45 pm to JDPndahizzy
quote:
The Auto 5 kicks like a mule compared to the newer gas operated models that folks produce like Beretta.
I will agree to disagree on that one. If the friction rings are set right, I find them to be one of the softest shooting shotguns ever made.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 2:26 pm to ducksnbass
quote:
quote:
The Auto 5 kicks like a mule compared to the newer gas operated models that folks produce like Beretta.
I will agree to disagree on that one. If the friction rings are set right, I find them to be one of the softest shooting shotguns ever made.
Damn right they're soft shooters. If you run into an Auto 5 that kicks bad regardless of gauge.It's either
A) the friction rings aren't set up correctly
B) too much oil on the mag tube
C) recoil spring and rings are wore out
or
D) your spotting
The Mag Twenty Auto 5 is still the best all around hunting semi auto ever made
Also stay away from the earlier 16's as most weren't chambered for 2-3/4" shells
This post was edited on 7/26/19 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 7/26/19 at 3:45 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
The new model will be cheaper than any good condition older Belgian sweet 16 for sure.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 5:53 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Have a 1961 round knob in 98% condition, shoot it yearly for doves. Rings are set right with almost no lube and kicks slightly more than my AL391 20g.
Posted on 7/26/19 at 8:47 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I am hearing good things about the new version. I am on the fence about getting one.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 5:20 pm to BACONisMEATcandy
Still the kickingest mudderphucker I ever shot in an auto! Got mine for my 16th birthday, a classic.
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