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| < 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale ~ Browning A-5, 3-shot, 16ga===SOLD=== |
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Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:56 pm
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| The three shot configuration was introduced in 1932, and I am not positive but if memory serves (hardly ever) the asterisk is the early indication of a light model or in this case a SWEET 16 compared to a standard model. Most Standard models do not have the asterisk, I may ask those who own either to look and confirm. My 1953 Standard 16 ga has the FN in the oval above the serial number but no asterisk, of course it was made 16 years later also. |
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Thu Dec 18, 2008 10:56 pm
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rhtx55,
Thank you sir! I wonder if the Sweet designation is part of the additional engraving. Blue Book #'s that I just stumbled upon confirm your dates, and the #96902 ~ halfway thru 1936.
Hey y'all, let me know if I start boring you with pics!
R*2
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Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:25 am
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R*2- Nice lineup. Never get tired of pics! Love the 39's engraving.
rhtx55 - I don't think the "*" means "sweet" as R*2's '39 16 in question is a standard. That said, I have no idea what the "*" means.
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:24 am
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| The asterisk question, obviously I am all wet on the sweet designation. I have seen guns with and without it throughout this production range. Does anyone know if it was connected with a special order produced gun, or just the way they marked them in those few years of production before they came out with the x designation for 16-70 chambers. I haven't owned any 16-65 chambered guns but I am curious if the asterisk has any designation. |
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:47 pm
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Hello All
I also have a 3 shot, fun gun, very clean, great for doves and quail
When was it made?
Thanks
Mike |
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:16 pm
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| Hi Skeettx. Your gun was made in 1939. Did you have it reblued? I envy your cylinder choked barrel - what is the length? Lets see some pics of the forend! |
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 8:27 pm
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Hello
Did not have it reblued, but only had it a decade or so
Is this the pictures of the forend you wanted?
Mike |
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Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:20 pm
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| Love the Browning 3 shot stamp. Looks like a fun gun! Bet it grinds 'em up on the skeet field, too. 26 or 28"? |
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Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:43 pm
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Hello All
The barrel is 26", and yes does quite well at skeet :>)
Enjoy the day
Mike |
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