Help dating a sweet 16 please

Discussion in 'Browning Auto A-5' started by Stubert, Apr 13, 2020.

  1. Stubert

    Stubert Copper BB

    I have a Belgian made sweet 16 that I am looking to date. It has an S ser. number prefix. Enclosed is a photo of the #. Near as I can tell its a 1956-1957, but the S prefix is confusing me. The barrel is B90266 with 2 ** on it where it says special steel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Stu

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    Stubert, Apr 13, 2020
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  2. Ranger6

    Ranger6 Administrator Staff Member Administrator Global Moderator Forum Moderator

    1957 if memory serves me right
    Ranger6, Apr 13, 2020
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  3. Rudolph31

    Rudolph31 .30-06

    Ranger is correct, serial number S 85966 is a 1957 gun. The S prefix was added to Sweet Sixteens, while the regular gun got an R. There is, or was, a no-prefix serial number 85966 made in 1930, so the prefixes are important.
    Rudolph31, Apr 13, 2020
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  4. Stubert

    Stubert Copper BB

    Thank you again.
    Stubert, Apr 13, 2020
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