Browning "Sweet Sixteen", Auto 5, Gary J

The Browning "Sweet Sixteen," 16 ga. shotgun is a awesome shotgun.
The A-5 design, Was made by John Browning and was the first automatic shotgun ever made.By the 80's it was the No.1 shotgun in America. It came out in 1902-1998. It was made in the 12, 16 and 20 ga. The 16 ga in based on the frame of a 20 ga. and its light. Its almost as powerful as a 12 ga. This Sweet Sixteen was made in Miroku Japan between 1987-1992. A great bird gun.

[@robertlabella5419]

I own two of these. My father gave me my 1st when I turned 16. He went to a Remington 1100 and I used the Sweet 16!!! It’s a superb upland hunting firearm. I can hit anything with this 70 + year old shotgun. It’s nearly mint condition after all these years… I’m 76 yrs, by the way and treasure this firearm!!!

[@knightingalesaid]

That is awesome. They are beautiful guns. They hold a lot of wonderful memories of our past.

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

I have a Light Twelve Auto 5 made in 1924 inherit from my grandfather. His brother brought her from USA where he was living to my grandfather in Portugal in 1965. When I got it, despite not having rust, it was very worn, so I sent it to a gunsmith for restoration. I have other newer and more modern shotguns but Browning's quality remains far superior, that shotgun will outlive me. On a side note I live 30 minutes away from Browning Viana factory...

[@knightingalesaid]

Thats an incredible story. I know you have cherished it. The first one I ever saw was when I was a small child. My uncle came home with a Belgium made one. Maybe it was 1969. The gold trigger really impressed me. He showed me how it worked. I always wanted one after that. Thanks for the comment.

[@williamrutledge7486]

Good review. Was lucky enough to just pick up one of these Sweet Sixteen's today from my favorite pawn shop. Already knew they were really good shotguns from my growing up using dad's 12 gauge Belgium Browning.

[@knightingalesaid]

Congratulations! They are great shotguns. Enjoy!

[@TuanNguyen-rr5uu]

How much did you pay for that and what’s conditions?

[@slugoo6474]

I just inherited my great grandfathers sweet sixteen. It's an X serial number, the "Sweet Sixteen" engraving was after market I'm pretty sure. Belgium made 1950. My Papaw was 15. I'm not sure when he bought it though, he passed back in 2017 and I wasn't into guns at the time.

[@knightingalesaid]

Those are really nice. And can be worth a good bit. Enjoy it as a reminder of your great grandpa. I know he treasured it.

[@slugoo6474]

I'm not worried about the value, all of these guns are priceless to me, I will never sell them and one day when I have kids I'll let them know that I will haunt them if they sell them. 😂

[@toolsfortools]

Awesome review of this gun. I inherited two Belgium Sweetsixteens from my grandfather and your info is much appreciated.

[@knightingalesaid]

Thank you. The Belgium Browning's are the more expensive ones. They are great shotguns.

[@jamesfranz7508]

I heard if you take the last 2 digits of the serial number n subtract that from 100 n its suppose to tell you the year they were made but don't hold me to it I haven't researched it

[@z.w.g.1462]

@@jamesfranz7508 I inherited a 1960 Belgium made Browning sweet sixteen from my grandfather and s# OS 50106 ( 0 is for Zero S is for 6)

[@jamesfranz7508]

@@z.w.g.1462 that's cool I would love to have one my uncle has one there beautiful guns

[@schutendohkji548]

Thx for ur great demo on how to load the darn thing. I don't have one of these fine stove guns. 1. Is ur A5 Miroku (nut MirokOh, Mackerel, or even Miracle though i'd like it 2B the 2nd one) w steel or aluminum receiver? Just put magnet 2C if it sticks. 2. Same goes w the trigger guard. 3. Can u load shells from the bottom port without getting the 1st round into the chamber? If yes, how? Just keep the ejector port closed? Then, if u want to shoot, just pull the bolt handle, then push the button to close the ejector port? 4. Why did they make some without the rib, solid rib and w ventilated rib? Why nut (not) all of dem made w ventilated? Enjoyed ur excellent demo n presentation. Thx n more Thx U!

[@knightingalesaid]

Thanks so much for your comment. I don’t know why they made different versions of it. They are really nice. Yes you can load it from the bottom as you talking about without chambering it. Flip the switch to load from the top only.

[@knightingalesaid]

One gentleman mentioned that Browning did not manufacturer his guns. This is true. He licensed Winchester, a Belgium and Japanese company to make Browning guns. Later Portugal and the U.S. They of course had to meet his companies specifications.

[@jamesfranz7508]

I had a Remington that was made on a browning Patton n I heard browning sued Remington for making that gun on there Patton is that true do you know jw but I don't hav the gun anymore but I sure wish I did it shoot great

[@jamesfranz7508]

It was a 12 ga

[@knightingalesaid]

@@jamesfranz7508 Browning did licences the design to Remington from 1905-1947. I have a 5 shot built by Savage too that's old. They are nice shotguns.

[@jamesfranz7508]

@@knightingalesaid I wish I still had it i was I great looking gun i didn't know it was that old but whoever had it took great care of it I just heard that browning sewed Remington but I wasn't sure but thanks for getting back to me so quickly n thanks for the info

[@browningbelgium2326]

WE THE PEOPLE all need to be very thankful that John Browning was on our side. Since my knowledge of these guns are pre Japan, Browning went to a flat knob on the stock in 67. Yours is a Japan made but with the pistol or round knob. I'm a bit confused as to why.

[@knightingalesaid]

The Remington mod 11 looks like it. It had a flat knob. Mine is the Sweet Sixteen, kind of a special one. They may have made it that way for that reason. I think some commemorative one may have had the round pistol knobs too. Good observation.

[@browningbelgium2326]

@@knightingalesaid I got a beautiful 59 Sweet Sixteen being shipped from Art's Gun Shop in Hillsboro MO. It's a full restoration and will complete my collection, finally. I'm sure you've heard of Art Isaacson. He's pretty exclusive to the Browning guns. The shotgun I wish I owned is a Belgium made 410 Superposed. But you could buy a decent used car for what you'd fork out for one of them. Can't pull the trigger. Excuse the pun.

[@tonymason5576]

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[@jimb788]

I just dated mine browning sweet 16 from my grandpa from 1954 it had a s before the #.

[@knightingalesaid]

Wow, that's an old one. A real treasure. Take care of it.

[@jimb788]

@@knightingalesaid what value do you think it has? It's in pretty nice condition but doesn't have original butt plate. Also yes I take really good care of it. I would say mine is similar condition to your just replacement butt plate.

[@knightingalesaid]

@@jimb788 I'm not sure. But here is one that's made in 1957, thats for sale for 2,750.00. www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/browning-belgium-shotguns-a5/browning-quot-sweet-sixteen-quot-a-5-imp-cyl.cfm?gun_id=101592920

[@jimb788]

@@knightingalesaid nice thank you. I was just curious to learn about the gun.

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[@knightingalesaid]

Thanks for the comment!

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