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BigD_in_FL · April 23, 2013, 08:02 AM

Is Bettinsoli in your book? Go from there if so - a person wanting the 20 will not spend more for the DU aspect of the gun.
If the barrels are 28", I would venture somewhere in the 1200 range. If the barrels are shorter, it will have less value.

The action appears to be the same as a Rizzini/Guerini type (and was most likely made by them for Bettinsoli).
Does it have changeable choke tubes? If so, that is a plus to many folks. The 3"chamber is nice but not a real factor in 20 gauge for an upland hunter.
If it has a barrel selector, that is a big plus over not having one.

I found one Bettinsoli on Guns International, but it appears to be built on a Merkel sidelock action, and it is just under 4K - which is why I think 1200 is about fair for yours.

Good luck with it!

April 23, 2013, 08:02 AM	#2
BigD_in_FL Junior member Join Date: December 20, 2012 Location: The "Gunshine State" Posts: 1,981	Is Bettinsoli in your book? Go from there if so - a person wanting the 20 will not spend more for the DU aspect of the gun. If the barrels are 28", I would venture somewhere in the 1200 range. If the barrels are shorter, it will have less value. The action appears to be the same as a Rizzini/Guerini type (and was most likely made by them for Bettinsoli). Does it have changeable choke tubes? If so, that is a plus to many folks. The 3"chamber is nice but not a real factor in 20 gauge for an upland hunter. If it has a barrel selector, that is a big plus over not having one. I found one Bettinsoli on Guns International, but it appears to be built on a Merkel sidelock action, and it is just under 4K - which is why I think 1200 is about fair for yours. Good luck with it!