Winchester 1300 Marine value?

[clutch_dust]

I have a Winchester 1300, full stainless, nickel plated, with wood furniture. I was considering letting it go to fund another adventure and I was hoping you guys could give me an estimate so I don't over or under value it.

As far as I can tell it's in perfect condition, unfired, but no box. This thing looks amazing and I really want to keep it but I could never bring myself to fire a shotgun that's in such good shape, not to mention being basically chrome inside and out. Serial number is F159xxxx which as far as I could tell dates it around 1983.

[jeffrice6]

Was the 1300 stainless or nickel plated?

[blackberg]

I actually like mine, heavy though, get looks at the range

I do not know value now, but I paid less than $200 for it (used) 6 years ago.

-bb

[blackberg]

Was the 1300 stainless or nickel plated?

the barrel is stainless, and heavy, the receiver is nickel

-bb

[clutch_dust]

I've never seen them as low as $200, but from what I found recently they've been selling for $600-$1000+. I'm not expecting a grand or more since I don't have the original box, but if it's less than $600, I'd just keep it. This is the only one I've ever seen in person, and I don't recall coming across any for sale when I was looking for something nice.

[jeffrice6]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=402893911

[clutch_dust]

If that sells for at least $450, I don't think I'm too far off by asking $600 or more.

[blackberg]

$200 was 6+ years ago, things have changed alot, also mine has some "engravings" from previous owner, I call it my "South-Central LA" battlefield pickup.

here are a couple on GB

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=398677265

this one was sold several times for over $900, but I guess buyers did not pay.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=389295351

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=383013243

I would price it between $650 to $900 for yours.

-bb

[kilrain]

I bought a used, but like new, Winchester Stainless Police last year via gunbroker for $325. I bought it from the original owner who bought it new in 1999. According to the serial number, it was new old stock at that time as it was a 1983 vintage gun. Mine had a Winchester branded folding stock and nylon fore grip but I located some nice wood stocks on gunbroker and replaced them.

The receiver is constructed of aluminum. The gun is entirely nickeled with a muted, bead blast finish. They also made mirror finished guns but I think they were call the Mariners or something like that.

[wweigle]

I sold a Mossberg Mariner 590 in almost like new condition about six months ago for approximately $450 on gunbroker.com. Different gun, but it might give you some point of reference regarding the value of your gun.

[Mr. Beretta]

$400 to $550.

[rubbman]

Man sexy, sexy, sexy!

[clutch_dust]

It's pretty hard to find Mavericks and Pardner Pumps for around $200 lately, so I think this is worth just a little more than that. I appreciate everyone's input but if you find another one for less than what I paid, I'll buy every one of them.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

1) Request appraisals of a firearm. No pictures of course.

2) Receive appraisals that are lower than what you had already decided it is worth

3) Tell them they are wrong.

[Dozen Gauge]

^^^ Words of wisdom. Put it on GB with a reserve. But your going to be a little more detailed on what you have.