I have a 1974 belgium browning 20 ga that is in immaculate shape, though it has been shot. I'm not sure how to grade, but it is easily a A-. How can i determine the value? I also have a 1960's or so sweet sixteen belgium with the round stock where you grip the gun. It is a B quality/condition gun. Would like to get appx values. Not interested in selling, just wondering value.
Browning Belgium, how do i determine value
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Dave McCracken
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Prices vary locally, but the last 16 gauge A-5 I saw around here had a tag of $500 on it. There were some finish issues but OA condition was Very Good.
rcmodel
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Did not sell at $701.
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8540789
Did not sell at $851.
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8549491
Either this guys reserve price of $965 is too high, or?
Looks like at least one person would have paid $851 for one though!
rcmodel
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8540789
Did not sell at $851.
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8549491
Either this guys reserve price of $965 is too high, or?
Looks like at least one person would have paid $851 for one though!
rcmodel
redneck2
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My friend had a chance to buy one in 12 gauge NIB, as in never fired, never even unwrapped for $700 a few years ago. He passed.
Unfortunately, those newer to our sport have sacrificed the beauty and quality of wood and blued steel for parkerizing and plastic stocks. Don't have to worry about rust or dinging the stock.
Unfortunately, those newer to our sport have sacrificed the beauty and quality of wood and blued steel for parkerizing and plastic stocks. Don't have to worry about rust or dinging the stock.
Tom Held
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Prices vary all over the chart on these guns. If the gun has a solid rib and the original browning case then you can expect to sell it for a premium price. The 20 ga three inch guns are also somewhat rare and will bring more. A solid rib 20 gauge, skeet choked, in the original case would bring over a grand if in 98% condition easily The same gun with a plain barrel, mod choke, no case, and 90% might bring $400. Also, there could be a problem with salt curing on the early 70s guns. In that case you can hardly give them away.
Tom
Prices vary all over the chart on these guns. If the gun has a solid rib and the original browning case then you can expect to sell it for a premium price. The 20 ga three inch guns are also somewhat rare and will bring more. A solid rib 20 gauge, skeet choked, in the original case would bring over a grand if in 98% condition easily The same gun with a plain barrel, mod choke, no case, and 90% might bring $400. Also, there could be a problem with salt curing on the early 70s guns. In that case you can hardly give them away.
Tom
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~$500
Flintlock Tom
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You might try browsing the closed sales at Gunbroker.com and AuctionArms.com to see what similar models actually sell for. I've been following Auto 5s for a while now and some in pristine condition sell for $1500 and some in less than pristine condition can't get a bid at $200.
However, ultimately, any gun is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it.
However, ultimately, any gun is only worth what someone is willing to pay you for it.
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Light 20's are worth a premium over Light 12s. The late Belgium guns are also highly sought after.
I just gave $700 for a late 90's Miroku Light 20 with Inv + chokes, but I was looking for precisely that for grouse hunting.
In great condition, round knob, I'd venture to say worth at least $700. I won't take that much for my 1968 light 20.
I just gave $700 for a late 90's Miroku Light 20 with Inv + chokes, but I was looking for precisely that for grouse hunting.
In great condition, round knob, I'd venture to say worth at least $700. I won't take that much for my 1968 light 20.
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