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June 23, 2026
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I will try this again. Please bear with me. 12 gauge full choke nickel still barrel. Manufactured in 1931. The gun has been reblued probably 55 years ago. Is in good shape no cracks in stock or forearm.I would appreciate honest opinions of the value. I also have a model 12 in 20 gauge full choke. Manufactured in 1945. This gun was also reblued 55 years ago,is in good shape. Model 12 in 16 gauge modified choke. Manufactured in 1951,gun was reblued 55 years ago. They have been used and have bluing worn off in places. All stocks and forearms in good shape. I can”t upload the photos. I appreciate you comments and opinion of the value of these shotguns
April 15, 2005
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Reblued Model 12 shotguns are purely “shooter” grade, no remaining collector interest or value. They are each worth something in the $200 – $250 range.
Bert
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February 17, 2026
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It is so hard to say with the small amount of description you have given. Like for instance, it would help if you told us about the grade of wood. The type of gun. Are they stamped SKEET, for instance? Do the guns have ribs? Are the chokes original? etc. And yes, pictures would really help. But, good luck.
December 25, 2016
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Since they have been reblued a trap or skeet mark may get another hundred bucks or so. The rebluing is the kiss of death for collectors.
Across the pond fine English guns can be returned to the manufacturer to be reblacked and that enhances their value. Here in the good old USA? Colt did offer factory refinishing for many years. I do not know what services for Colt guns are still available. I rather doubt that service is still avalable.
Winchester used different types of finishing process’s over their history. That can make determining the originality the task of an expert. Often and expert on that particular model.
Then of course there is Turnbull who can actually make an old gun new. Turnbull now includes internal marks on their gun restorations to keep sellers honest. In most cases a Turnbull restoration is more costly than buying a near perfect example of the same gun. I guess some folks fortunes do change.
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