winchester mod 12 value?

[spankys56]

Looking at a 1954 model 12 that I would say is in the high 80% range. It is all original full choke, no rib, no compensator, 28" field model. GB prices are all over the place. What are your thoughts guys? He won't move off of 500.

 

[M67]

Model 12 market is in a slump right now unless it's a Pigeon, Super Pigeon, Black Diamond, Trap, etc. and even then it's not at a peak

How much adjustment does the sleeve still have?

 

[spankys56]

I did not look but the fit is still tight. Overall it is in good shape, I am just looking to add to my old Winchester collection and I do not have a win shotgun.

 

[Expat]

That would a common price at the local gun shows for one in really good shape, to the best of my memory. Usually ones showing quite a bit of wear are around $400.

 

[davedolli]

Model 12 market is in a slump right now unless it's a Pigeon, Super Pigeon, Black Diamond, Trap, etc. and even then it's not at a peak

How much adjustment does the sleeve still have?

I agree, $500 is way to much, you can do better, they are not hard to find.

Dave

 

[Expat]

$350 to $375 would be a decent price. Too many on the market.

The only ones I see in that price range at the local shows are really rough.

 

[PGRChaplain]

I love Model 12's! $500 for an 80% Field Grade is at least $100.00 too high. I drove 35 miles a few month's ago to look at a Model 12 Trap Gun. It wasn't an original Trap Gun, it had a Simmons Rib and some sort of aftermarket Wood (looked like Pallet Lumber). I took it apart and the Ring was on the last Notch. When I told him it's problems he told me I didn't know what I was talking about. I didn't bring it home!

 

[BigMatt]

That is a $300 gun. If you really like it, $400. I have sold a few for less than that.

I bought a really nice 1964 trap with custom mood for $500. That was a good deal, but they are still out there.

 

[spankys56]

Update,
Well I actually went another direction. I bought a 1988 11-87 premier that "was" in near perfect condition until fedex got their hands on it. FFL received it and the box was so tore up you could reach in a grab the gun, well in the process the forend received the infamous large crack. I still took possession of it and now I am in the process of getting the claim paid which is looking promising "shows paid". The wood will have to be replaced as a set to match, and that is not cheap for wood. Over 300.00 FYI. 450 for the gun 330 claim, It may turn out OK. I will live with the crack.