Sweet Sixteen Disassembly?

DeBee · October 15, 2002, 01:10 PM

A friend recently passed a FN Browning 16 ga Auto to me saying it was his dads and if I could fix it up a bit... I'm more of an 870 man myself but I like a challenge...

First, it is evident the gun is very well made and fitted. I really don't want to mess with it too much if I don't have to. It badly needs a thourough cleaning having weeds and fouling and gunk in the receiver. Does anyone know where I can find detail stripping instructions for this model- links, books, etc???

Also, since the gun was stored in Florida, there is some rust. Heavy patches above the ejection port and superficial rust (i.e. no pits) on and in the barrel. The stock finish is thinned in some places, and the forearm is good...

The gun does NOT say Sweet Sixteen anywhere on it but is instead engraved with a vine or floral scene which I am loving.

The guy asked for a reblue and stock refinish but I think that would harm the value- I'm wanting to do more of a detail clean, rust management and touch-up job...

I've been to the Browning website but couldn't decifer the SN code- the SN# is X21911 Saftey in the triggerguard 2 3/4 chamber St Louis address on the plain barrel, plastic FN butt plate, round knob stock, matching serial numbers- anyone know the year of manufacture? Is it anything special?

Thanks.

Benjamin · October 17, 2002, 02:10 PM

Oh gods, disassembling an A-5.....good instructions are available in the big book of dun disassembly, shotgun volume (#5, I think..)

Another gentleman on this forum requested instructions some months ago, and I still have the scans. If you would like I can provide them to you via E-mail.

bismark · November 2, 2002, 02:41 PM

Serial # indicates 1948 manufacture. If it were a Sweet 16 it would say so in the scrolling on the reciever opposite the ejection port side in cursive script. Get out the Hoppe's # 9 and some fine steel wool and rub the rust out, don't torture this noble old Browning with a reblue, my bet is that you'll have her looking just fine in no time.
Is it anything special? All old Brownings are something special

Matthew Courtney · November 4, 2002, 10:20 PM

Do not reblue that weapon.!.!.!.

Harley Nolden · November 5, 2002, 06:39 AM

If you will provide an email address, I will send the instructions w/photos.

HJN

October 15, 2002, 01:10 PM	#1
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	Sweet Sixteen Disassembly? A friend recently passed a FN Browning 16 ga Auto to me saying it was his dads and if I could fix it up a bit... I'm more of an 870 man myself but I like a challenge... First, it is evident the gun is very well made and fitted. I really don't want to mess with it too much if I don't have to. It badly needs a thourough cleaning having weeds and fouling and gunk in the receiver. Does anyone know where I can find detail stripping instructions for this model- links, books, etc??? Also, since the gun was stored in Florida, there is some rust. Heavy patches above the ejection port and superficial rust (i.e. no pits) on and in the barrel. The stock finish is thinned in some places, and the forearm is good... The gun does NOT say Sweet Sixteen anywhere on it but is instead engraved with a vine or floral scene which I am loving. The guy asked for a reblue and stock refinish but I think that would harm the value- I'm wanting to do more of a detail clean, rust management and touch-up job... I've been to the Browning website but couldn't decifer the SN code- the SN# is X21911 Saftey in the triggerguard 2 3/4 chamber St Louis address on the plain barrel, plastic FN butt plate, round knob stock, matching serial numbers- anyone know the year of manufacture? Is it anything special? Thanks.

November 4, 2002, 10:20 PM	#4
Matthew Courtney Member Join Date: November 4, 2002 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 82	Do not reblue that weapon.!.!.!. __________________ I'd rather have my gun and not need it than need it and not have it.

October 17, 2002, 02:10 PM	#2
Benjamin Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 358	Oh gods, disassembling an A-5.....good instructions are available in the big book of dun disassembly, shotgun volume (#5, I think..) Another gentleman on this forum requested instructions some months ago, and I still have the scans. If you would like I can provide them to you via E-mail.

November 2, 2002, 02:41 PM	#3
bismark Member Join Date: October 22, 2001 Posts: 38	Serial # indicates 1948 manufacture. If it were a Sweet 16 it would say so in the scrolling on the reciever opposite the ejection port side in cursive script. Get out the Hoppe's # 9 and some fine steel wool and rub the rust out, don't torture this noble old Browning with a reblue, my bet is that you'll have her looking just fine in no time. Is it anything special? All old Brownings are something special

November 5, 2002, 06:39 AM	#5
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	If you will provide an email address, I will send the instructions w/photos. HJN