on the bottom of the receiver
You will need to call Browning to find out.
If your Browning auto-5 shotgun is in 12 gauge,then it was made in the first year of production which was 1903.If you have a 16 gauge auto-5 shotgun,then it was made in the first year of production which was 1909.
A5 refers to a shotgun.
You will have to call browning with the sn to find out.
fn a5
By the serial number located on the bottom of the receiver. Check the number and re-ask on Wiki
On the receiver
gander mountain
Your browning sweet sixteen was made by browning in 1954.
You must call Browning with the serial number or visit their website.
1925