Winchester model 12 value
I currently have an older Winchester Model 12 I am considering selling or trading off. Serial number is 1600483 I believe it was manufactured in the early 1950's. The gun has the corn cob forearm, a 30 inch barrel with vent rib, chamber is 2 3/4 inch, I have only seen one other gun simular at Cabelas, the only difference was it was chambered for 3 inch and called a "Heavy Duck Gun". The condition of my is ok, the blueing on the receiver shows wear but no rust, wood in a good to excellent condition. The receiver was tapped for the fitting of a peep site (which I do have). Any info you can give me about this gun and its value would be appreciated.
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I've inherited a model 12-16 ga take down shotgun. Serial # 910314. 2 3/4" chamber, full choke. It is in a canvas bag with leather straps.
What is it worth?
Thanks
bvpe0 -
Hello Fluw,
I assume that what you mean by the "caliber 12/70" is 12 gauge with a 2-3/4-inch chamber. Typical value for a late production Model 12 Field grade in the condition you list is about $400 - $500.
Bert H.
Real Men use a WINCHESTER Single-Shot!0 -
I'd say $500-$600, but I may be a little high because I want one kinda badly. My admittedly obsolete BlueBook (2000) says $400-$500.
Edited: Bert probably has it - I went looking through the BlueBook.0 -
Thank you kindly,
yes 12/70 is 12 gauge with 2-3/4 inch chamber.
I'we only seen a wery few model 12' here in Denmark. It was standing there among the other used pump's - I recognized it immediately, and din't let go of it before I had payed for it. The price was wery moderate.
Fluw0 -
by chance, have you ever come across any old swedish reverse pump shotguns over there? if so, let me know! they eject when you push the forearm forward and they lock, 'back.'
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fluw
Thank you kindly,
yes 12/70 is 12 gauge with 2-3/4 inch chamber.
I'we only seen a wery few model 12' here in Denmark. It was standing there among the other used pump's - I recognized it immediately, and din't let go of it before I had payed for it. The price was wery moderate.
Fluw
Congratulations on becoming the proud owner of the finest slide-action shotgun ever built[^]. That gun will last for several generations if properly cared for, and will never go down in value.
Bert H.
Real Men use a WINCHESTER Single-Shot!0 -
Hej Bobski -
no - but I will try to get some info about it on a danish gun-forum. I'll mail you if i find some.
best regards
Fluw0 -
Yep they are tough but built like a truck and darn near as heavy.Next to a quality SideXSide a tad clubby and much too long,not to mention noisy.........
Oh Hi Bert H. long time no see. Aw heck I'm just funning you..I agree they are the BEST PUMP EVER..modoc
BILL
KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....single action S&Ws are keepers0 -
Hello Fluw, welcome to the forum! That Md 12 was made in 1957 according to D. Riffle. There are some important factors that seem to be missing; such as barrel length and type, 30,28, or 26 inches? Plain round barrel, Solid Rib, "Special Vent Rib", (It could have a Donut Post or Cylinder Post). Choke- Full, Mod or Imp/Cyl, or? What type of stocks? Plain walnut butt, and extended grooved forearm? Or does it have checkered stocks?
80-90% is a broad range, I know grading a gun is hard, and most of the wear should be on the bottom front of the receiver and receiver extention, (carry wear) can you give more info on this?
The vast majory of field guns came with a 30 in, Plain Full choke barrel, if that's what you have, based on what's selling over the net, $375-$475. If you have a shorter barrel more open choke, or any of the extras above, it could go up in value very fast. Especially in your area it would be even rarer. Are there any "foriegn proof marks"?
The more info that can be provide a more accurated value can be determined. I always hate to jump right in and say this is what it is worth or going for, before I get all the info. You could have found something rare, that was a "Special Order" gun, since you are in Denmark.
Get back to us!
Regards Dave0 -
Thank's - very nice forum - hope that I maybee can be of some help regarding information on the subject - from this part of the planet[:D]
My Md 12 is a 30" plain jane barrel - full choke - plain walnut butt and the grooved "corn cob" forearm.
Yes - the wear is on the bottom of the reciever, and there are a couple of small "acid pits" on the right side of the reciver, just over the trigger area.
My plan was to collect the 97' the Md 12 and the 1200. I found a nice 97' and the 1200 - but no 12. Then I sold the 97' and the 1200 - the I found the Md 12!![B)]
So now I have a Md 12 and a 1300 - funny world.
My Md 94 30-30 serialNo. 22319xx - not unfired - but as new.
My reference on the subject is "THE HISTORY OF WINCHESTER FIREARMS 1866 - 1980 by Barnes.
Regards
Fluw0 -
Hi Fluw! Well the "standard field gun" 30in full. The pits you mention are a detraction, but as I said "your area, Denmark" not a lot to choose from over there. Not knowing the Western European gun laws and what one has to go through to buy and sell, I can ony give you a value from what I've seen here in the "states" that gun here would sell for $350-$400 in the 80-90% range with a few pits.
Bert is an expert on the 94, hopefully he can shed some light on it, since it's a Pre-64.
This is just me, but if you like Winchesters, I'd stick with the Pre-64's the Md 1200,1300,1400, & 1500 will never be as desireable as the older Wincheters. The Md Super X 1 is about the only Post 64 shotgun, that I might consider. (The Md 101 & 23 are Japanese Winchester's and they are in a different category all together!) LOL
Again welcome to the forum!! And being a Md 12 owner. Just curious, what type of bird hunting do you have in Denmark?
Regards Dave0 -
Hello Fluw...
You may want to start a new topic string on your Model 94, as the moderator locks all of the topics on this forum when it reaches 10 replies.
The serial number on your Model 94 indicates that it also was manufactured in 1957 (you have a pair of 1957 Winchesters... not quite as good as a '57 Chevy though[8D]). If it is in "like new" condition, it is worth about $550 - $600. It too, will continue to go up in value over time if you maintain the condition.
Bert H.
Real Men use a WINCHESTER Single-Shot!0
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