Winchester Model 1911 SL

NEEDCOLD

October 29, 2002 05:57

I've got an old Winchester 1911 SL shotgun and am wondering what collector value it has. It's in decent shape for its age and is a shooter. 12 ga./MOD/28". Is there a market for it? I wouldn't sell it for shooting because I don't think that the way it is cocked is the safest way out there, and it's so old that some parts may just wear out when you least expect it. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

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  101AIRBORNE

  October 29, 2002 18:44

  NEEDCOLD,
  Not an expert on Winchester's although I hunt w/ pre 64 Mod. 70's.
  Strictly from books: The Model 1911SL was made between 1911 and 1925.
  Manufactured 82,774. All were 12 Ga, recoil operated with a 26" or 28"
  barrel. Various chokes. All had pistol grip stocks and stocks were laminated birch. Believe the front wood was laminated also. The design was terrible and had to be exclusive of the Browning A-5. Winchester was not interested at the time in Browning's design, which
  Winchester originally had helped John Browning patent.
  Okay, I believe that there is always a collector's interest. My old 16TH Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values shows:
  100% @ $360.00
  10% @ 110.00
  The Blue Book has many variables. I have seen these guns prices usually in the $250.00 range. A 100% gun will definitely demand a collector's premium. Market-Yes, but I really doubt any premium price.
  Again, this was taken from the book. I only responded as you had no takers. Best, 101

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