Browning Superposed Value?

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I was wondering if anyone knew where I could go to help determine the value of a browning shotgun I own.

From my own research it is a 1955 (serial number is 45###) Browning Superposed 12 gauge Over-Under with the long tang, round knob, and Y-Inlet. Barrel length is 26.5" and I think the top barrel choke is Cylinder Bore and the bottom barrel is modified. I also think it is a Grade I (blued reciever, no gold inlay).

All parts have matching serial numbers on them, wood is in good condition (considering it is a 50+ year old gun), metal is free of rust, one 5" scratch inside the bottom barrel.

I would post pictures but I am up north right now without the gun handy, I can post some if it would help.

I am not looking to sell this gun, only to try to determine a value for it.
 
I think its more likely the more open choke(cyl) would be in the bottom barrel. Ive seen Supers go from anywhere from 500-5000,so pics would help. I recently had a chance to buy a 1949 Superposed that had a prewar action,it was stored in the Belgium plant during the war as the Germans overan it. It was in very nice condition,rather plain wood,for 1200,which is OK,but not a steal. I didnt buy it cause it was choked mod/full,as many of them were. The Superposed is one of the finest O/U shotguns ever made,there are fancier ones,but few better.
 
$550-$800 standard field guns do not command huge $'s there are a couple on a sponsors site for $779. at this time nice guns but a bit of a dinosaur in today's market.
 
Spending 30 some yrs in the firearms business one would think one would have a idea of market values. I couldn't even guess how many trades I have made.
 
I bought one for $500 dollars about 10 yrs ago. I will someday own a prettier one, but I will always own this one. Great to shoot, pleasure to own, the history of the gun and the man are fantastic.
 
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