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revelation western auto 12 ga pump

mosborne
can someone please tell me a little about this gun and how much it is worth. ive heard so many different stories from people im just not sure.... i would appreciate it...

thanks
mercedes
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  • He Dog
    Yes and No. Without knowing the model and condition, no one can give you a good estimate of precise value. That said, you need to know that there are sort of two levels of value for older firearms. Collector value, and shooter value. A firearms has collector value if it is in demand by collectors. It is really that simple. Generally it is the name brands; Winchester, Remington, Parker etc., and usually for particularly important models and rarities. Things like the model 70 Winchester were watershed models, just near perfect bolt action rifles. While a lot of them were made, some versions were made in small numbers, and there are some around still in the box or in exceptionally fine condition. As a rough rule of thumb, a fire arm must be in 95-96% condition to be collectable (there are exceptions, with older firearmes the condition is lower because there are almost no examples of condition that high, and for some the numbers were really small). The department store named firearms were built by the mainline manufacturers, such as Savage, High Standard, Winchester and others. But, they are almost always a little plainer wood, lack checkering, have fixed sights or something to make them a little less expensive, so the stores could sell them to the average shooter who shopped at those stores, or who had access only to such stores. In every case that I know of, the department store models sell for less than the underlying model with the manufacturers name. The department store models have developed scant collector interest, so they are always sold as shooters, guns that will be used, not oiled and admired, or kept as investments. Their value will still depend to some degree on conditon, but the price range is always lower. Thus, without knowing the model or condition of your 12 bore, I can pretty confidently guess the value at around $100-$150. A few will go a little higher, but generally those are good doubles. Department store pumps are pretty common. If you want to look at a cross over list to see who built yours, try the Blue Book or www.gunpartscorp.com
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  • mosborne
    would a picture help?
    i have a digital camera and can email it to you
    mercedes
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  • mosborne
    i found that it is actually a mossberg 500ab by doing a cross reference.

    mercedes
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  • mosborne
    it is a 310ab quote:Originally posted by mosborne
    i found that it is actually a mossberg 500ab by doing a cross reference.

    mercedes
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  • He Dog
    I don't really know Mossbergs, but few are collector guns. I think my original estimate is just about on. I am not saying that your shotgun is valueless, It may be a fine shooter that has served a lifetime and will serve another lifetime or two, and that is it's real value. Not every old gun is worth a fortune, in fact most are not. I have a Sears .22 built by high standard. Cost under $100 in about 1960. Today they go at about $150-$200 asking price, and that is mostly because they are .22's. 12 gauge shotguns have been built by the 100's of thousands or millions, and a lot of them are still around. Enjoy it and make it a family treasure.

    I see you are new around here. Stick around, there are some good, knowledgable folks here who share your interest in firearms. You can learn a lot, maybe teach us something, and make a friend or two along the way.
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