browning superposed, pigon grade $$??
another whats it worth ?, browning superposed, pigon grade, all original, 95% blue and wood, just a 'hint' of frosting on the bottom of the silvered receiver, 12 ga. 30" barrels.
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About $2500. And if I had one, I'd pay the few bucks for an on-line appraisal you can get here at gunbroker.
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You don't note whether pre or postwar, not that it makes much difference in value. I don't quite understand your reference to "frosting" when you're saying 95% condition. To me 95% means all but NIB... Perhaps a couple of boxes of shells through her, but no real evidence of use.
Anyway... Value is somewhat regional. Demand is there, but we're looking at an upscale item that's going to demand some green. My instinct tells me to take the cautious side of the 95% condition you quoted, so I might be a bit off one way or the other.
Retail for your gun will probably hover in the $2000 area. A difference in condition of only a few points could easily add or subtract several hundred dollars. Maybe more. Without seeing and holding the gun, this is about as close as I dare get.
If I were in the market for such a gun I'd tend to pay a bit more for a prewar model in almost new condition, but that may only be me. Understand that a dealer will offer at least 1/3 less than I've quoted and that with times being what they are right now, some owners are willing to let these fine pieces go at bargain prices.
Good luck if you decide to sell. Hope the lucky buyer has a pile of cash and wants your gun badly.
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thanks for the replies, ligh frosting is a few rust speckles on the bottom of the receiver, this is a post war gun (1960 ?). I've been offered a collection with this in it (and a m-70 super grade), most of the other guns are like new but in the $300-$600 range. 0 -
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After I posted I read your post again and picked up on the fact that you had a postwar gun. Not really a big deal, but I felt sort of stupid for posing the question.
Since the gun is not yours and it would appear that you're a potential buyer... "Frosted" is a term I'd expect from a slick dealer. Almost like it somehow added value to the gun. RUSTED is the correct term and no gun with that kind of damage is at 95% condition.
At least that's my opinion.
Obviously I can't tell whether this damage absolutely excludes the gun from collector interest, but I'm guessing it probably does. I say this because of the number of similar pieces out there without damage.
From a purely unemotional standpoint as a potential buyer (and with the knowledge that I might face the same problem when trying to unload this gun), I might extend an offer of $1500.00. I know the call is purely subjective and that we all place different values on different things, so your decision shouldn't be made on what I happen to think.
For those of you who might believe I'd try to steal the gun at that price... Not so! I enjoy the beauty and workmanship of fine guns. Even some of Berts M-21's approach being beautiful, but it's an acquired taste.[:o)] A bit of rust or pitting on a fine Kentucky is a mark of dignity, but the same thing on a modern gun is the kiss of death... For me.
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