Little help on value of a Duomatic 375 in 12g

[duncansuds]

Hi there,

I have had a duomatic 375 12g press with a few bushings. It is in quite good shape aside from yellowed powder and shot tubes and I have never used it. I suspect this was from the early 80’s if that matters. I reload for rifle, but have never shot enough scatter gun to bother. I am considering selling it, but also might keep it for a rainy day as it seems to have a nearly unanimous following of being one of the best single stagers out there. Knowing it’s value would help with my decision. I am hoping someone can shed light on value and desirability scales?? I just am a noob when it comes to the shotgun reloading world.

Thanks in advance guys,

 

[saskbooknut]

12 gauge loaders are not a hot selling item now.
Not many people load 12 gauge, except specialty loads.
It might bring $200 if it's in good shape.

 

[Longwalker]

Good advice. I paid $300 for mine about 15 years ago, and now see the odd one for sale as low as $150. Supply and demand. Factory 12 ga shells have become so cheap and bags of shot so expensive that the math doesn't encourage loading your own.

 

[buckbrush]

it is THE best single stage loader. I use mine for slug and buckshot loads in 12 and 20 gauge. I have another turret for 16 gauge shot loads and 10 gauge loads.

 

[maynard]

New right from PW they run $525 US. I have my fathers from probably the early 70's that I am sure produced 50,000-100,000 rounds between the 2 of us over the years and still going strong. I bought a used in 20 ga. a couple years ago that I haven't even set up yet. I think I paid about $300 for it.

 

[buckbrush]

Also the P&W shot and powder bushings interchange with the Hornady and Pacific bushings.