Winchester model 12 full choke

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I have the been offered a Winchester model 12 Shotgun 12 gauge full choke which I believe has a 28 or 30 inch barrel. That is all I know about the gun right now. The seller wants me to make him an offer but after seeing the prices online I'm completely lost 3,000 to 150. He said the wood has some minor wear marks but other wise it's in good condition.

Does anyone have any clue what this could be worth? I know with out pictures and and actual year or serial number it's impossible to give a good value. I'll try and see if I can get the serial and some pictures soon.

He got back to me about the serial number and it's a 1963
 
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Pre-64 M12's are the most wanted. If in decent shape with a plain barrel I would say $500-700. Check to make sure the receiver and barrel serial numbers match. If it has a vent rib I would add $100-150.
 
This is a 1956 Model 12 12 ga. 30 inch full choke. My Dad bought it in a bar from a guy that needed the money. I think he paid $100 for in the 1960s. I've owned it for the past 40 years. It is in near mint condition. Blueing is over 99% with small nicks in the wood. I would put a price of $700 on it if I wanted to sell it which I don't/won't. Its an heirloom to be passed to my grandson.

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IMG_20180921_124606138.jpg IMG_20180921_124554562.jpg here are the pictures the rear stock is in a little bit rougher shape than I thought and it was owned by a guy who trap shot a lot to it has seen a lot of use over the years.
 
DDDWho said:
This is a 1956 Model 12 12 ga. 30 inch full choke. My Dad bought it in a bar from a guy that needed the money. I think he paid $100 for in the 1960s. I've owned it for the past 40 years. It is in near mint condition. Blueing is over 99% with small nicks in the wood. I would put a price of $700 on it if I wanted to sell it which I don't/won't. Its an heirloom to be passed to my grandson.

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You should take it and your grandson and go shooting!

OP, you can look on sites like GunsInternational to see what they are selling for, as well as closed auctions on the typical auction websites.
 
George P said:
You should take it and your grandson and go shooting!

OP, you can look on sites like GunsInternational to see what they are selling for, as well as closed auctions on the typical auction websites.
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That's what I was trying to do but the prices were all over the place. He said he took it to a gun show and what they offered him was next to nothing(he didn't tell me what the offer was)
 
Ones I have seen in recent years, in pretty decent shape, at flea markets and such were asking ~$600; if that helps you at all. This is in Florida, so location might dictate higher or lower
 
R 15. Winchester Model 12. Serial # 1541499. 12 Ga. pump action shotgun made in 1955. 30” plain barrel choked full with a bore that will clean to excellent. The finish on the metal is in fair to good condition with wear spots and fine rust on the barrel along with some scratches, edge wear, and fine rust covering the sides of the receiver. The walnut stock and forearm are in good condition with some scratches, small dings, and areas of flaking finish. Original butt plate. Action works fine. (C&R) Sold For 250.00

R 17. Winchester Model 12. Serial # 1746196. 12 Ga. pump action shotgun made in 1959. 28” plain barrel choked modified with an excellent bore. The finish on the metal is in very good condition with some fine scratches, a couple of spots of wear at the rear of the receiver, and small spots of rust on the receiver. The walnut stock and forearm are in excellent condition with some small dings on the forearm. The stock is a replacement and has a recoil pad with an LOP of 14¼”. Action works fine. (C&R) Sold For 290.00


http://www.horstauction.com
 
Trap guns with great wood, bring more. Condition is everything.

R 16. Winchester Model 12 Trap. Serial # 1251838. 12 Ga. pump action shotgun made in 1950. 30” vent rib barrel choked full with an excellent bore. The metal has been refinished, most likely when the rib was added, and is in very good condition with some scuffs, some slight edge wear, and some fine rust speckles on the barrel. The receiver has a game scene engraved on each side. The fancy checkered walnut stock and forearm are in good to very good condition with a few small marks and wear spots. The stock is, however, cracked at the left side wrist. Recoil pad with a LOP of 14 1/8”. Action works fine. Please see the pictures to get a better idea of the description. (C&R) Additional Photo Sold For 800.00

R 17. Winchester Model 12 Trap. Serial # 1966695. 12 Ga. pump action shotgun made c. 1964 to 1967. 30” vent rib barrel choked full with an excellent bore. The metal has been reblued and is in very good condition with a few small dings and some spots of corrosion on the barrel along with some small scratches and scuffs and some slight edge wear on the receiver. The fancy checkered walnut stock and forearm are in good to very good condition with some small dings and spots of cracked finish. Recoil pad with a LOP of 14½”. Action works fine. Please see the pictures to get a better idea of the description. (C&R) Additional Photo Sold For 875.00

A NEW Rem is $850.
Remington 870 Wingmaster Classic Trap 12GA, 30 Inch, Rem Chokes
 
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The gun shown in the pictures has a Trap forearm and butt stock. Along with the ventilated rib, if it came from the factory that way, it is a Trap grade Model 12. If not factory, it is a built up "trap gun". In either case, it would be easily worth $750 - $850 if in good condition. I bought a brand new "Y" model Trap gun way back in 1973 and paid $525 for it then. Would not consider selling it for less than $800.
 
Wow thanks for all the great info! It is a trap model 12. I have not discussed price with him yet because I wanted to offer a fair price.
 
kscharlie said:
The gun shown in the pictures has a Trap forearm and butt stock. Along with the ventilated rib, if it came from the factory that way, it is a Trap grade Model 12. If not factory, it is a built up "trap gun".
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It reminds me of the Model 12 trap guns I used to see as a teenager pulling/setting trap/skeet in the late 60's. It appears to have aftermarket wood and a Simmons Broadway high VR.

Jim
 
After doing more reading on the trap gun model it should have the checkered for arm so I'm not sure its all original. I already have a Shotgun with barrels and chokes for everything I need.......... For some strange reason I want this one o_O:)
 
Gottcha said:
I have the been offered a Winchester model 12 Shotgun 12 gauge full choke which I believe has a 28 or 30 inch barrel. That is all I know about the gun right now. The seller wants me to make him an offer but after seeing the prices online I'm completely lost 3,000 to 150. He said the wood has some minor wear marks but other wise it's in good condition.

Does anyone have any clue what this could be worth? I know with out pictures and and actual year or serial number it's impossible to give a good value. I'll try and see if I can get the serial and some pictures soon.

He got back to me about the serial number and it's a 1963
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Field grade Model 12 12ga Full choke (usually 30") plain barrel with minor wear $350 to $400.
 
Looks like a pretty nice gun from what I could tell from the pictures. I'd probably go for that if you could get it for around $800ish or less.... Hard to say if I'd go higher than that without seeing it in person but I might...
 
That is way over my budget but he wants to sell it so I'm going to see if he wants me to put it in the for sale section. He is not to good with computers.
 
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In the Dallas area, I've seen asking prices at gun shows from $500 to $1000 for ratty, heavily scratched up, well worn and used 12 ga Model 12s, and slightly less for 16 ga. When I saw a pristine 16 ga for $300, I snagged it. Less than a year later, I found a 12 ga in great shape for $500 at a LGS that was going out of business. I had never seen a trap model locally yet, but I can imagine they would command more.
 
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