What's it worth - Remington Model 10

[marin1911]

I've got a Remington Model 10 12 gauge pump shotgun. It's in good, used condition with a tiny bit of pitting an the receiver and the normal kind of wear that you would expect from a 90 year old hunting gun. Here's my question, I'm thinking about cutting down the barrel and keeping it as a home defense gun (nothing screams "get the fuk out" like the kachunk-kachunk of a 12 gauge).

But, before I start cutting, is it worth anything as a collector's gun. Any opinions are welcome.

[Rob454]

I would much rather go buy a HD shotgun and leave a old classic like that alone. it may not be worth much I don't know but I wouldn't go cutting it up.

[BigDogatPlay]

There is one going on Gunbroker that is not in nearly as nice condition as the one you have. Starting bid is for $300 and no one is touching it.

Yours looks to be in fairly good shape going by the photos. The wood looks excellent. Assuming all original and no re-finish, I'd say $200 to $250... might be more to a Remington collector if it's a rarity of some kind.

Please don't chop it..... just sayin'. If you want a modern HD gun, get a firm idea of price and sell it, then head down to Big 5 for an 870 or a Mossberg.

[Wyseguy]

First of all "Don't cut it" I've always believed that, even though the rifle might not be a collector's piece, you should leave it original. I have the exact same rifle that i just had cleaned up and the internals polished. It's a great shooter for an old shotgun. I believe it was the top of the line shotgun for any manufacturer back in the day. The takedown feature is pretty cool, too. Your's looks to be in better condition than mine (outside, anyway, as the barrel on mine is mirror bright!) If you just have to cut it down, consider a trade plus some cash on my end. They aren't as sought after as the Model 12. The last time I saw one for sale it was going for about $250

[aippi]

Blue BooK of Gun Values puts it around $200 at 95% condition and at $150 at 80% condition. This volume is a few years old and those prices may have gone up a few dollars, but not much on this weapon.

So no, this is not a collectors piece, nor is it a weapon I would trust with my life due to its age.

[marin1911]

OK, I'm convinced.

Back in the safe it goes. Not worth enough to bother selling but worth keeping in one piece. Maybe it will be worth something by the time I give it to my kids.

Thanks for your replies.

[Octane]

I have a 10A. I shoot it regularly.

If you do plan on shooting it, check the production date of the gun. IIRC, the earlier (pre 1912 or something) had poor metal/hardening and would fail.

Pretty great gun, and I get looks and questions every time I shoot clays with it.

-B