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Value of Win mod 12

LEE33700
I bought a Winchester model 12 from an old man in around 1968 that he bought in 1925 or 1926. It is the take down model with 2 front ends. One is 24" cylinder bore and the other is 26" with modified choke. All three pieces have the same serial number. He hunted with it from the time he bought it until he sold it to me so I would rate it as around fair condition. It is good and tight, and no rust, but the finish is worn off most of it. I have only shot it a few times (less than 10). Does anyone know the ballpark worth of this gun?
Thank You for your time,
Lee
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  • only winchesters
    Welcome to the forum Lee! Well first off I have to ask you how you measured the barrels? Winchester only made 25,(in 16/20ga)26,28,30,32 inch in 12ga. barrels, unless it was a riot variation with a 20 1/2 inch barrel. I'll assume you mean 26 and 28 in. barrels and it's a 12 ga. Second all Md 12's are "take down" that's a carry over term from the old 97.

    Last week a mid 1920's Md 12, 12 ga. in about 99% condition, (both metal and wood)plain barrels, sold for $1500 here at GB. but it also came with an extra butt stock, and the old leather carring case made for 2 barrels, those are worth some money too!

    A good 2 barrel set like yours at auction hear, might go for as little as $600, or as high as $1000. Without seeing it, I can't say it's worth exactly $xxx. I have a 2 barrel set from 1932, 12 ga. with solid ribs, Imp/Cyl and Mod. and "Standard Trap" stock and forearms on it and I was offered $2200. for it. 2 barrel sets are rare and even rarer in that vintage. It's basically a sellers market. Now if yours is a 16 or 20 ga. it will be worth about a grand minimum. Just depends on how bad someone wants it. If you need more info just click on only winchesters to the left and email me. Regards Dave
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  • LEE33700
    Hi Dave,
    Mine is a plain 12 ga. Nothing fancy, no rib, just a hunting gun. You are correct, I just measured the short barrel. Running the ruler down the barrel, it is about 25 3/4".
    I just wanted a ballpark figure. So thank you very much.
    Lee
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  • only winchesters
    Hello Lee! That 25 & 3/4inches, by the time you add the barrel chamber ring. (.200) you get 25.950, well within the tolerance Winchester made barrels. Md 12s with a Cyl bore barrels are rare and since you also have a matching Modified barrel assy. I think you would be surprised if you put it up for auction. I still feel it would go for $600-$1000 without a problem! Enjoy it!! Regards Dave
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  • duckhunter
    Value of $600.00 - $750.00 here in the midwest. Good luck,

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • LEE33700
    Thanks Folks,
    I may think about selling it. I have had it for years and never really used it.
    Lee
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