I bought two Win Model 12 shotguns two years ago. 12ga and 20 ga. 12 Ga is 1953 production and is in excellent shape with some blueing wear. 20 ga is a 1946 prod. and is in great shape as well. I was thinking about keeping the 20 ga and selling the 12 but I think I paid too much for them both compared to what they are selling for today. Any thoughts on pricing or should I hold on till there value goes up. Paid $800 for both.
Should I hold on to my Winchesters?
- Thread starter hansonj
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If they are not absolutely pristine in original factory finish and as issued, they might be worth what you paid for them but will unlikely increase much in the future. I'm talking about standard field grade guns with full chokes.
Bob
Bob
a shooter in 12 ga is 200 $$. It has to be vg+ to have collector value. (I have a good shooter). They are a good gun and underpriced IMHO but, that is what they sell for. Some may ask more & some may get more.
Mike- that is the difference between areas. At the Hanna gun show there were a half dozen 12s in that range (including mine). Like everywhere the 20s bring a premium. Hansonj, remember, just like me, we're part of the half that makes the top half possible 
. If you have not over payed for a gun-you need to buy more guns.
. If you have not over payed for a gun-you need to buy more guns.
You did if they were field grade, non-ribbed barrels with full chokes. But for target Model 12s with vent-ribs, engraving, higher grade wood then probably not. But I have not seen many $200 Model 12s on sale lately. Closer to $400 for ones in decent condition.
Several years ago, I got a detailed breakdown of the desireable configs of Model 12's from one of the most knowledgable Winchester collectors in the States. Claybuster makes an important distinction. There are some rare configurations of Model 12's for which collectors will gladly pay in excess of $1000. I still have his reply at home, but I can't quote it entirely from memory.
Common field grade models in average condition seem to be fetching $250 to $350 these days, in my neck of the woods. The 20 ga in the same condition should get 25-50% more. A mint 12 would fetch more (but it would take much longer to find an interested buyer). Once again, the 20 is worth proportionately more.
If you keep the 20 ga., you'll need about $300 for the 12. If it's in the condition you describe, that's not impossible. I think the biggest problem is that there's so many in circulation (and they're durable!).
Common field grade models in average condition seem to be fetching $250 to $350 these days, in my neck of the woods. The 20 ga in the same condition should get 25-50% more. A mint 12 would fetch more (but it would take much longer to find an interested buyer). Once again, the 20 is worth proportionately more.
If you keep the 20 ga., you'll need about $300 for the 12. If it's in the condition you describe, that's not impossible. I think the biggest problem is that there's so many in circulation (and they're durable!).
Hold on to them.The Model 12 is a great shotgun with much interest by shooting people.There are only so many Model 12's around.Each year many of the poorer ones are taken apart for their parts.In time the interest will stay high and with less Model 12's around the price is most likely going to increase in time.
Just my opinion but I believe time will prove me correct.
Just my opinion but I believe time will prove me correct.
I would agree with 28Gauge.
10/15 years ago , model 12's where a hot sell,
if they where not beat up.
I can remember getting $500-600 to field grade
with ribs, standard choke, etc.
I don't know if that will happen again, but they don't cost
much to feed and if you sell it now , you are out some money
Marshall
P.S. I sould add that that price was for 98% condition, average -vg -exc
was about $400-450.
10/15 years ago , model 12's where a hot sell,
if they where not beat up.
I can remember getting $500-600 to field grade
with ribs, standard choke, etc.
I don't know if that will happen again, but they don't cost
much to feed and if you sell it now , you are out some money
Marshall
P.S. I sould add that that price was for 98% condition, average -vg -exc
was about $400-450.
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So, they cost you basically $400 each or so, a very reasonable price for Win model 12 in good condition.
As far as buying one for $200, don't expect much and anyone that has one for sale at that price will not have to wait long for a sale.
Duke1
As far as buying one for $200, don't expect much and anyone that has one for sale at that price will not have to wait long for a sale.
Duke1
