My dad has a Model 12, 20 gauge. The SN is 27143. It dates to 1912/13. The gun is in excellent condition. Im still trying to figure out how to post pictures, i really want to show this one off. Is there a ball park figure on what they are going for nowadays? I know its hard to determine w/o photos, but they will posted eventually.......
Thanks......
Welcome to the 'fire. I am not a Model 12 expert by any means, I have a 16 ga. I bought last year in the shop getting looked at for a feeding issue. I am in to mine for $250 and a day's drive but it is not by any means excellent condition, but I love the fit and pointability of the gun.
Model 12 Winchesters vary in price a lot.I was lucky and picked up a Super Field Grade 1947 model 12 12 gauge for $380.00.These usually go for about a $1000.00.The smaller gauges sometimes fetch a better price.It really depends on the condition and how many were made that production year.See Gunbroker link to get an idea about what they go for.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=456373571You have an early production model,so it should be worth a good price.
http://guncollectionsonline.com/model12.htm
I have one close to yours 2540X 25in full choke in nice 65% original condition. the ones I'v examined range from ready for remelt to nicely/poorly redone to factory pristine...mine would cost you 650/or so if I wanted to sell, but I don't.....there are so many things that can affect the value of these early model 1912/12 shotguns....that without good full length and close up pictures its pretty much impossible to access its value...
I have a 20ga model 12 sn 11538. It is about 85% and I paid around $800 for it a few years ago if I remember correctly. I am still happy with that price
I may have let my affection for the gun overstate it's condition. It's probably 65% in reality