Baikal IJ-12 USSR - Trying to date

[petriw]

Hello all.

I inherited an IJ-12 in amazing condition.
I would like to date it.
It is marked USSR.
Nice engraving and furniture is in very good condition
Looks to be 12 gauge 2-3/4"
Serial number is A21853.
Can someone help me date this shotgun?
Any idea what it is worth?
I believe it was re-choked for steel shot.
Very much thanks in advance.

Wade

 

[sheep100]

Wade
I own a few Baikals from the same era. The serial numbers that starts with letters were on guns made before 1990. Letter A and C were used randomly between 1985 and 1987. But no way to know exactly when. Soviet logics.
Without pictures its hard to tell but one over-under in good condition would go for $400.

 

[guess_kto]

Any other markings?

 

[zuke]