Benelli ultralight value?

Dc777 · January 22, 2014, 03:23 PM

In a partial trade for one of my atvs someone has offered me a benelli ultralight 12 guage. He says that its worth $1300. I did a search on gunbroker but there aren't many auctions for that gun, there aren't any bids on the auctions but they start in the $1400 range. What is a fair value of the gun. I assume that it is used.

BigJimP · January 23, 2014, 03:10 PM

Value is hard to say.....but a couple of points...

Benelli Ultralight model is not very popular among sporting clays, skeet or Trap shooters.../ they come in 24" or 26" barrels / and in 28ga , 20ga and 12ga....and they weigh from 5 - 6 lbs....

Many of us - as experienced shotgun shooters - find a gun that short and light to not be very functional / with light and short guns - most of us tend to "slap" at targets or live birds ...vs making a "smooth" shot with a good follow-thru...
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Benelli in general has some light guns....even their Super Sport model, which is a good all around clays gun ...with a 30" barrel in a 12ga is only around 7 lbs...and the legth ( at 30") helps smooth out that gun swing as well...where many of us like shotguns up around 8 lbs - for good swing characteristics.
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I think the Ultra Light models in my area are selling new for around $ 1400 ....and I can't imagine used, it would be worth more than $ 800...and personally a gun that light and short - has little, if any value to me personally... I wouldn't want it at all...not even as an entry level gun for a young grandkid or something....

But it does have value ...if someone wants it .../ you should really check with gunshops in your area...gun values vary a lot with different areas of the country ...

mete · January 24, 2014, 04:57 AM

Ultralights are made for hunting where you do lots of walking but little shooting.Not much use for anything else.

Jim Watson · January 24, 2014, 12:55 PM

A friend uses a Benelli Ultralight for pheasant hunting and thinks it is wonderful. And she gets her birds.

I agree that a longer and heavier gun will swing smoother and kick less when shooting long races on clay pigeons... and not having to walk across a county worth of corn fields.

COK · January 24, 2014, 06:47 PM

I have one I use for grouse hunting in 20 ga and enjoy it very much for that purpose . I got it used but basically NIB for half that price a few years ago , the local store wanted to move their inventory at the time so it was a pretty good deal for me.

ejb69 · January 25, 2014, 05:38 PM

I have one in 12ga. I use it for grouse hunting, they work well for that. As others said its not the best choice for much else. I paid $1200 for mine, brand new. A used one may be worth a $1000.

January 22, 2014, 03:23 PM	#1
Dc777 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2013 Location: South West, Alabama Posts: 609	Benelli ultralight value? In a partial trade for one of my atvs someone has offered me a benelli ultralight 12 guage. He says that its worth $1300. I did a search on gunbroker but there aren't many auctions for that gun, there aren't any bids on the auctions but they start in the $1400 range. What is a fair value of the gun. I assume that it is used. __________________ NRA member Paintings were made to look at, and guns were made to be shot. If you aren't going to use them as they are intended for, get rid of them and buy a Picasso.

January 24, 2014, 04:57 AM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Ultralights are made for hunting where you do lots of walking but little shooting.Not much use for anything else. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

January 23, 2014, 03:10 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Value is hard to say.....but a couple of points... Benelli Ultralight model is not very popular among sporting clays, skeet or Trap shooters.../ they come in 24" or 26" barrels / and in 28ga , 20ga and 12ga....and they weigh from 5 - 6 lbs.... Many of us - as experienced shotgun shooters - find a gun that short and light to not be very functional / with light and short guns - most of us tend to "slap" at targets or live birds ...vs making a "smooth" shot with a good follow-thru... ------- Benelli in general has some light guns....even their Super Sport model, which is a good all around clays gun ...with a 30" barrel in a 12ga is only around 7 lbs...and the legth ( at 30") helps smooth out that gun swing as well...where many of us like shotguns up around 8 lbs - for good swing characteristics. -------- I think the Ultra Light models in my area are selling new for around $ 1400 ....and I can't imagine used, it would be worth more than $ 800...and personally a gun that light and short - has little, if any value to me personally... I wouldn't want it at all...not even as an entry level gun for a young grandkid or something.... But it does have value ...if someone wants it .../ you should really check with gunshops in your area...gun values vary a lot with different areas of the country ...

January 24, 2014, 12:55 PM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,539	A friend uses a Benelli Ultralight for pheasant hunting and thinks it is wonderful. And she gets her birds. I agree that a longer and heavier gun will swing smoother and kick less when shooting long races on clay pigeons... and not having to walk across a county worth of corn fields.

January 24, 2014, 06:47 PM	#5
COK Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2002 Posts: 173	I have one I use for grouse hunting in 20 ga and enjoy it very much for that purpose . I got it used but basically NIB for half that price a few years ago , the local store wanted to move their inventory at the time so it was a pretty good deal for me.

January 25, 2014, 05:38 PM	#6
ejb69 Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Posts: 49	I have one in 12ga. I use it for grouse hunting, they work well for that. As others said its not the best choice for much else. I paid $1200 for mine, brand new. A used one may be worth a $1000.