World Market S/N

Hello, I have a Sweet 16 I believe to be of the European Market. The S/N is different from other S/N’s I’ve seen. Does anyone know where I can find information on WM S/N’s or have an insight. Thanks in advance

We would need to see the number to help you out

The S/N is FN 25288B, I can’t find the in the normal s/n list from Browning.

Thanks

Most of the guys you’ll meet here have already seen your post on Shotgunworld. But I’ll post a link so that those who haven’t can look at the pictures.

https://www.shotgunworld.com/threads/european-sweet-16.559036/#post-4865981

Thanks I appreciate it, I use both forums to try and find out as much information that I can about the s/n. I’m hoping to possibly get pointed in a different direction I’ve not tried yet. I’ve reached out to browning and was told it could take 4-5 months to run a history report.

Um, if you’re using text to speech you may want to proof read before posting.

Lol…the speaker recorded a conversation. I never use it so I didn’t check it. I did edit the post..thanks for informing me…

Any idea how or where to find the look up the s/n?

I’m at a loss, as I told you on the other site. It’s why I suggested contacting Browning. There’s no reference material that shows letter suffixes.

Thanks for your time, I appreciate it…

You’re welcome. There’s a g Date Code of the barrel that puts the gun’s date of birth in 1968. So your square knob is period correct.

Thanks for that in information, I really appreciate it. This is why I like these forums, I get to take advantage very knowledgeable people…

I received my copy of the S&V Browning A-5 shotguns, Belgian FN production and b believe in found the S/N. If I’m looking at it correctly, at appears to have a 74-75 date…

Get prepared that book may cause you to buy another safe

Enjoy your book. It will cause plenty of deep thinking and comprehending things in the Browning world

I received my letter from Browning today and now I have more questions than answers. Does anyone know what the last year for the Belgium Sweet 16 was?

I don’t have my book at the moment but I believe Browning moved the Auto 5 production to Miroku in 1976. The Sweet stayed in production until the end.

What does your letter give you for information

The letter authenticates I have a Belgium made Sweet sixteen, 16 gauge semi automatic shotgun action. It was originally sold in the U.S. in January 1982. According to my book, the serial number was produced between 1974-75.

Would Browning have that in the warehouse that long would probably be my first question…

Thanks for the feedback, kind a makes more sense then…