Is this a fair value for a high-end skeet shotgun?

[Trey Veston]

My dad decided to list his shotgun with this gun shop on consignment.

Winchester Model 21 16 Gauge Skeet 26

Winchester Model 21 Skeet 16 Gauge 26" Barrels 1947 manufacture, 26" matted vent rib, 2 3/4" chambers, marked SKEET on the bottom of the receiver. Single selective trigger, ejectors, checkered beavertail forearm, checkered straight grip buttstock, good original condition with some light...

www.buffaloarms.com

I know nothing about high-end shotguns. I have no interest in keeping this firearm for future generations. I have other guns in the collection with higher providence that will be kept in the estate for future generations.

My father died in a house fire a couple of months ago and I am the sole heir and Executor of his estate. The above shotgun is being listed for sale and need to know if it is being listed at a fair price.

 

[243winxb]

I think the $7450 price is an ok starting price. The 16 ga may be of more value then 12 & 20.

Local auction has 12 & 20s going for $4800 & $5000.

The 16 in "Skeet" was for women & kids. Skeet competitions by gauge never included 16 ga. But could be used in 12 gauge matches.

Nice gun.

 

[EMC45]

Sorry about your dad

 

[CoalTrain49]

First, my condolences to you after losing your dad.

16 ga would have more value than a 12. I believe skeet was/is 12, 20, 28, 410. So this probably would have been purchased as an upland bird gun with a straight English stock. Although many US companies built 16 ga guns they were more popular in Europe, especially Germany.

Are both barrels marked SKT? Usually the choke for either barrel is marked on the barrel flats. Lots of Winchester skeet guns are choked SKT1 and SKT2, which are different chokes.

The price seems a bit high but it is an usual configuration, probably special order.

 

[I6turbo]

I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. My condolences to his family and friends.

Others have commented on the value, but having sold a number of gun online (mostly on GB) and learned what works in order to get the best price for what you're selling, and what doesn't work, I see what I consider a major short-coming in the listing (assuming they expect to sell the gun online instead of in a store). That is, the listing is lacking several good, clear, close-up photos. I'd recommend adding at least 15 additional photos, ideally even more than that. More is better, even if there's some redundancy. And prep the gun before taking the photos -- a smudge on the stock or an uneven oil film on the metal can often look like a defect in the finish.

Unless someone is willing to just sling money and hope for the best, they aren't going to pay up for a used gun with only three full-length photos. People want to know, as precisely as possible, what they are buying, otherwise they will want to get it at a bargain price in case there are hidden issues with the gun. This is the case even with a $300 gun, so you can imagine how they'll feel about a $7500 gun.

Here's a quick example of a listing that's pretty well done, photos wise. I've seen better with even more complete coverage, but this isn't bad. The photos are a little dark, but a potential buyer can get a clear understanding of what he expects to find when he pulls the gun out of the box upon receiving it.

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Good luck!

 

[Bill M.]

A quick search showed that Rock Island arms had a very similar gun in 2021 and estimated it to bring $4500 to $6500 and it actually went for about $7475 . Maybe that is what Buffalo Arms is using as an estimate. The Win 21 market is literally above my pay grade so I do not follow it. Awful nice looking gun though and probably fairly rare. Not sure how auction prices compare to tagged price sales. It would only take 2 interested parties to run it up a little.

 

[SCgman]

i would assume the asking price was thoroughly discussed with the gun shop and likely even recommended by their staff.....nice looking gun.

Good luck.