1966 Browning Sweet Sixteen New Factory Furniture 28" Fixed Full Choke Barrel

Description:
Conndition
Overall excellent condition.  Brand new dark brown factory funiture, both forend and buttstock.  Barrel is in excellent condition.  Receiver has one small spot from someting dropped on it and light thinning.  There is no rust or pitting.  Springs and rings are like new.  Upgraded charging spring.

History
The Browning Sweet Sixteen is a legendary, specially lightened version of the John Browning-designed Auto-5 (A5) semi-automatic shotgun. Known for handling like a 20-gauge while hitting like a 12-gauge, it has earned a reputation as the "gentleman's gauge" among upland bird hunters. 

The Original Auto-5 Era (1937–1975)

• Origins: Introduced in 1937, the Sweet Sixteen was designed to be roughly half a pound lighter than the standard 16-gauge Auto-5. 
• Weight Savings: Browning achieved the lighter weight by hollowing out the French walnut stock, and milling cuts into the receiver,.
• The "Stealth" Years: While cataloged as a "Sweet Sixteen" starting in 1937, early models did not feature the famous receiver engraving. It wasn't until 1948 that the factory began officially engraving "Sweet Sixteen" and the likeness of John Browning onto the receiver. 
• Features: These classic models were highly recognizable by their squared "humpback" receiver, gold-plated trigger, and gold safety. 

Production Shifts (1975–1990s)

• Belgian to Japanese: Production of the classic A5 originally took place at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium. In 1975, production was shifted to Miroku in Japan, where it continued on and off until the final Auto-5s rolled off the line in 1998.

This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability. 

Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days
Shipping:  $50, insurance extra upon request
Payment:  Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 16 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: A5 Sweet Sixteen
Serial Number: 62017
Barrel Length: 28
Bore Info: Mirror
Chambers: 4+1
Ejectors: Auto
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: VG+
Wood Condition: New
Bore Condition: >xcellent
Barrel Type: Round
Action: Semi-Auto
Triggers: Gold Pated Single
Stock: Black Walnut
Butt Pad: Factory Plate
LOP: 14.5
Rib: Matted
Finish: High Gloss
Manufacture Date: 1966
Chokes: Fixed Full
Engraving: Factory
Case: Optional
Grips: Checkered Pistol

Price: $1,349.00
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