Conanred
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Afternoon to all. First time in years to be back on the high road. I'm looking at a Winchester 1897 in 16 ga. Field grade At a local pawnshop. It's a 1947 manufacturer date with conservatively 60% original blueing left on metal. Light handling Mark's (scratching no gouges) on steel. Wood is sound with only light scuff Mark's and no gouges. Wood Finnish is almost gone. Have not see inside bore. Functions as should and is tight in lock up. Shop also has another 97 in 12 gage that has totally turned silver brown patina but otherwise good working condition. In looking at the 16 gage as it in better condition. Shop is asking $500.00 for each gun. Internet price at gunbroker , gunsamerica and guns international average price right now is 700 to 800. Depending on bore condition is this a decent price or should I wait to find a better copy at agunshow or else where? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.