Savage Model 550 12ga Shotgun, Value??

[Snubby 38]

I was just given (free) a Savage Model 550 12ga with 26inch barrels, ventilated rib, nice wood with checkering. Overall condition is 95%+. Approx. production date, late 60's to very early 70's. Can't find any info on this gun. Any idea as to value??

Thanks...

 

[Okiecruffler]

Manufactured between 71 and 73. Blue Book value at 95% is around $195. I don't have to tell you that in todays market it would bring more than that.

 

[Snubby 38]

Okiecruffler...

Thanks so much for the information. I'm a little disappointed at the value, but it looks great, shoots great and I'm not really going to sell it anyway.

Thanks again...

 

[Ash]

Well, I would think more than that at present. However, Savage shotguns often get priced low. Check out a Fabarm-made 440's price range. That doesn't make them bad shooters, though. It means they are sleepers on the market.

Ash

 

[Okiecruffler]

Blue book never reflects market value. I don't know much about the 550, but blue book on a 311 in 100% condition is $245. I can sell them all day at 85% for $350. I'm not sure where they get those figures for the blue book, but that's what they'll try to use if you were to trade it in.