Whats it worth? 1887 Winchester lever action 12 gauge

[Navyblue]

I have an 1887 Winchester 12 gauge that I have owned 40 years and was given to me by my Granddad. I want to find out what it is worth so I can sell it. Any help would be appreciated. I will have her on hand at the Fredericksburg gun show June 29-30

 

[BlackBart]

Wow, the condition is unreal. looks like it was used little if any at all!

One sold online for $1295 BUT it couldn't have been as nice as yours.

 

[Navyblue]

Thanks for the reply. As far as I know it is completely original. The only thing I have ever done to it is clean her and lube her regularly.

 

[Americus]

WOW, I would never sell a family heirloom like that

 

[chooks9]

Wow! My great grandfather had one. He got it from his father in law, who bought it new before 1900. Wish I had it today...

 

[BlackBart]

WOW, I would never sell a family heirloom like that

Maybe he needs the money for other things more important.

 

[AssMan]

Mighty purdy

 

[BlackBart]

When I first looked at your post I was pretty tired. Looking at my OLD 2008 Blue Book.... 100% is $3500, 95 = 3,000, 90 = 2700 ect ect. Can't tell what yours is but even at 90% that should buy some bacon or a pair of shoes for the dogs.

 

[Navyblue]

Thanks Blackbart for the estimate. The proceeds from this sale will indeed fund other ventures.

 

[Indiana Jones]

It belongs in a museum.

 

[dapefley]

It belongs in a museum.

I see what you did there.

 

[BlackBart]

It belongs in a museum.

No, since I was chosen Man Of The Year this will suffice as my reward.

 

[BlackBart]

Thanks Blackbart for the estimate. The proceeds from this sale will indeed fund other ventures.

No problem Shipmate, it's what we try to do here.

 

[monstarr]

Wow. She's pretty

 

[Boom Boom]

Easily $2,000 FTF if the action is solid. Dealers would probably ask $3,500.

 

[Navyblue]

Thanks bunches for all the great inputs. There is a gunshow in Fredericksburg last weekend in June so I will be taking her over there for some show time and hopefully find a buyer. I cannot yet post it on MDS because of my low post count. (must be 50)
Steve

 

[BlackBart]

Thanks bunches for all the great inputs. There is a gunshow in Fredericksburg last weekend in June so I will be taking her over there for some show time and hopefully find a buyer. I cannot yet post it on MDS because of my low post count. (must be 50)
Steve

That's OK, we're all poverty striken anyway.

 

[K31]

WOW, I would never sell a family heirloom like that

Maybe he needs the money for other things more important.

There are no such things...

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Beautiful gun.

Belonged to your Grandfather...IMO priceless.

 

[ohen cepel]

To get max value I think I would put it on an auction site with a ton of very good pics. Then, it only takes 2 guys to get into a bidding war for you to get max value. Also, if it is as nice as it looks you'll get closer to the true value that way.