Condition is everything. If the action is sound, the gun can be classified as at least shooter grade. That ought to be worth a minimum of $250-300. If the finish is in good shape (say 95-98% original, with a little bluing loss and wear at the muzzle and on the high edges), it might be a $400 gun or a little more. In-between condition would bring an in-between price.
A refinished gun would paradoxically be worth less even though it might look better than a gun with a worn original finish. That's because a refinished gun has NONE of the original finish left, and collectors discount for that.
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David Wilson
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