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wundudnee
O.K., here go's one of those "whats it worth" posts. I had a friend call me and ask me what his Grandfathers M-12 was worth and I can't find any comparables on GB. I haven't seen it, but he says it's in good shape with no major dings. It is a 30" full, nickelsteel barrel, serial# 606264, made in 1930. It doesn't have a rib, adjustable choke or any special features. So I would guess it would depend on blue condition. I know that the market for model 12s has dropped off, so any WAGs are welcome.
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  • rufe-snow
    No way we could give a accurate valuation without quality photos. Needless to say whats good shape to some folks, isn't to others.

    My experience is that most pre war Model 12's were rode hard and put away wet. It would be a real exception to find a 80 year old one, completely factory original and collectors quality. Most times there just well worn "Shooters" and would be valued accordingly.
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  • kimi
    If good-shape equates to the grading of "Good condition as in the Photo Grading system," and if the gun is a standard 12 gauge, then it is between 60% to 80% with a value of between $250 and $325, plus a 10% premium for the pre-WWII manufacture, according to the latest BBGV.
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  • Bert H.
    The serial number indicates that it is a March 1929 vintage gun. Your description leads me to believe that it is a standard Field grade gun. If it is an 80% condition gun, it has a potential value in the $300 - $400 range.
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  • hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
    The serial number indicates that it is a March 1929 vintage gun. Your description leads me to believe that it is a standard Field grade gun. If it is an 80% condition gun, it has a potential value in the $300 - $400 range.


    they are asking $500 at the local shows, actually selling $350 range here locally for a decent shooter.
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by hillbille
    quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
    The serial number indicates that it is a March 1929 vintage gun. Your description leads me to believe that it is a standard Field grade gun. If it is an 80% condition gun, it has a potential value in the $300 - $400 range.


    they are asking $500 at the local shows, actually selling $350 range here locally for a decent shooter.


    "Asking" and actually getting that much are two different things. As you pointed out, the actual selling price is right in the middle of the value range I mentioned.
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