Is my Shotgun Rare/worth decent money?

ripnbst · January 7, 2011, 02:50 PM

So I went to look at this shotgun yesterday, came home looked it up online, didn't see many pictures of one like mine so I went back and bought it. Is it rare?

Stamped on barrel:

-Winchester Model 1200 Police 12 GA 2 3/4" & 3"-
-MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STAINLESS STEEL-

SERIAL # - L1323039

Here are some pics:

slammedsi · January 7, 2011, 02:55 PM

I'm looking at 14 of the exact same thing right now. But I'm also standing in a sheriffs department. I wouldn't think they are worth much. But yours looks to be in really great shape.

zippy13 · January 7, 2011, 04:14 PM

There's no way to determine the condition of your gun from the pics. It's probably a police turn-in: did it age out or was it worn out? One down side of stainless guns is a dealer can easily make a group of them look like new with quick re-blast.

BigJimP · January 7, 2011, 04:27 PM

In my area - I don't see a lot of them - but they aren't rare either ....and pricing on them is around $ 75 - $ 125 / in very good condition maybe $ 200 tops..

but the finish on your gun ....doesn't have much patina on it ...and that isn't typical based on what I've seen. I'm wondering if someone polished it / or if its just the photo...

You didn't say what you paid for it ??

ripnbst · January 7, 2011, 04:57 PM

I paid $275 for it. I have seen two other people on the web asking $600 for theirs.

The finish on the gun isnt in great shape, the flash minimized it because its so bright. So i would guess its original.

BigJimP · January 7, 2011, 05:39 PM

Wow, that's way more than what I see them selling for in my area ....so I don't know what to tell you .....

But if you like the gun ..it doesn't matter..

markj · January 7, 2011, 05:55 PM

1200s were never meant to be expensive, not built as tough as the 12s and old 96s. The 1300s were made a little better but I think the 870 in a wingmaster may be the best bet for older used shotguns and the marine model is a keeper.

Lee Lapin · January 8, 2011, 12:04 AM

See if this guy wants another one for the bargain price of only $1000, so he can resell it...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=210046678

Here's one at a starting bid of only $999...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=209825614

Seems some people out there are really impressed with them, anyway.

fwiw,

lpl

fisherman66 · January 8, 2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

I have seen two other people on the web asking $600 for theirs.

The ask doesn't mean much, the bid on the other hand does.

GoOfY-FoOt · January 8, 2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

The ask doesn't mean much, the bid on the other hand does.

Not necessarily. Ever hear of a 'shill'?

Hawg Haggen · January 8, 2011, 11:12 AM

Start up bid doesn't mean anything. What it sells for is a decent indicator but then some people get caught up in auctions and pay more than what something is worth.

January 7, 2011, 02:50 PM	#1
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	Is my Shotgun Rare/worth decent money? So I went to look at this shotgun yesterday, came home looked it up online, didn't see many pictures of one like mine so I went back and bought it. Is it rare? Stamped on barrel: -Winchester Model 1200 Police 12 GA 2 3/4" & 3"- -MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STAINLESS STEEL- SERIAL # - L1323039 Here are some pics:

January 8, 2011, 12:04 AM	#8
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,223	See if this guy wants another one for the bargain price of only $1000, so he can resell it... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=210046678 Here's one at a starting bid of only $999... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=209825614 Seems some people out there are really impressed with them, anyway. fwiw, lpl __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.

January 8, 2011, 11:12 AM	#11
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,240	Start up bid doesn't mean anything. What it sells for is a decent indicator but then some people get caught up in auctions and pay more than what something is worth. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

January 7, 2011, 04:14 PM	#3
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,281	There's no way to determine the condition of your gun from the pics. It's probably a police turn-in: did it age out or was it worn out? One down side of stainless guns is a dealer can easily make a group of them look like new with quick re-blast.

January 7, 2011, 04:27 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	In my area - I don't see a lot of them - but they aren't rare either ....and pricing on them is around $ 75 - $ 125 / in very good condition maybe $ 200 tops.. but the finish on your gun ....doesn't have much patina on it ...and that isn't typical based on what I've seen. I'm wondering if someone polished it / or if its just the photo... You didn't say what you paid for it ??

January 7, 2011, 04:57 PM	#5
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	I paid $275 for it. I have seen two other people on the web asking $600 for theirs. The finish on the gun isnt in great shape, the flash minimized it because its so bright. So i would guess its original.

January 7, 2011, 05:39 PM	#6
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 9,962	Wow, that's way more than what I see them selling for in my area ....so I don't know what to tell you ..... But if you like the gun ..it doesn't matter..

January 7, 2011, 05:55 PM	#7
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,830	1200s were never meant to be expensive, not built as tough as the 12s and old 96s. The 1300s were made a little better but I think the 870 in a wingmaster may be the best bet for older used shotguns and the marine model is a keeper.