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09-02-2012, 09:08 PM
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Winchester Model 12 20 gauge
A friend called me this evening wanting to sell me his Model 12 20 gauge. This gun was made around 1927 and has a solid rib. However, it does have an old recoil pad on it and may have been refinished(reblued) at one time. It is in excellent mechanical condition and shoots without any problems. Also, it has a medallion inlaid into the grip with the initials of two people on it. Apparently, it was given as a gift from one to the other with a date of 1927 engraved on it also. He is asking $850 for it. Reasonable price for the gun or too high??
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09-02-2012, 10:11 PM
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I'm not sure, but with the possible refinish and "custom touches", that sounds somewhat high on price.
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09-02-2012, 10:27 PM
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If it's been re-blued I'd say it's worth half that amount. Maybe less.
At least to me.
Jim
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09-03-2012, 12:22 AM
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If you feel you need to help your friend, go for it. Me, I'd find a decent one for $600 (all original). Keep in mind that an early gun like that MAY have a 2 5/8" chamber, not a 2 3/4"!! Yes, the solid rib is a bit extra in value, but not what he's askin' if your info is correct. JMO
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09-03-2012, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by P&R Fan
If it's been re-blued I'd say it's worth half that amount. Maybe less.
At least to me.
Jim
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I will buy every 20 ga Model 12 I can find for half that amount!!!! Not out of line on the price for a 20 ga Model 12 with a solid rib.
"I'd find a decent one for $600.00, all original."
Yeah, I'd buy that too...you guys talk like 20ga Model 12's grow on trees.
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09-03-2012, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Sprefix
If you feel you need to help your friend, go for it. Me, I'd find a decent one for $600 (all original). Keep in mind that an early gun like that MAY have a 2 5/8" chamber, not a 2 3/4"!! Yes, the solid rib is a bit extra in value, but not what he's askin' if your info is correct. JMO
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If you can find ALL ORIGINAL M-12s ...for $600 ...... You are a FAR luckier fellow than I.
I'd have a clsoet FULL OF THEM at that price.
FN in MT
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09-03-2012, 10:02 PM
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Gun is 2 3/4" as marked on barrel and receiver extension. Shoots and ejects this length shell perfectly.
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