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Member Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 781

Saw this and thought I'd point it out....I have no connection to the seller just an FYI

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=7769378&aa=%20Browning%20Arms%20Co.%20%20A-5%2016%20Gauge%202%209/16

If your interested in a short chambered 16 and can get this at the starting price it may be worth considering. The "buy it now price" is too high IMO.

I think this gun would respond well to a little elbow grease and the wood looks like would show a lot of character with a refinish.

I think it's a diamond in the rough to someone who knows how to do a nice job on the wood.

Jeff

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

I think you're right Jeff. What's the weight of a regular A-5 16?

Matt

I purchased one recently...and it went 7 lbs 11oz. on the postal scale.

Member Joined: 25 Jul 2006 Posts: 781

I only have one Standard 16 right now and it weighs 7 lb 4 oz. The prevailing wisdom is that the Sweet 16 weighs 10 oz less.

For waterfowl and clay targets I prefer shooting my Standard 16. Unless it was going to be a marathon day I'd probably also use it for late season pheasants.

Your results may vary.

Jeff