shotgun

[longwalk]

I need some help. I am looking to buy a 20 year old browning 12ga autoloader, the old fellow selling is not sure what it is worth,and I am not sure what is considered a fair price. The owner said it has only seen two or three seasons of use on the prairies. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[MichelD]

You may be better off to ask on Gunnutz, though I'm sure folks here will give an opinion.

It is an A-5 I assume?

Look up Dano on this site and send him a pm.

He's up on Browning values.

[longwalk]

Thx MichelD, I'll do that.

[Dano]

A lot of variables will dictate value. Is it an A5, B2000 or some other browning auto? What is the barrel length, choke, and does it have a vent rib? Is the gun a magnum model?
If it's an A5, get the serial# and I'll look up what year it was.
As for value, it can range anywhere from $300 and up to $600 (new in box for $750-850).
I know there's a guy on gunnutz right now with a light twelve Browning A5 with 28" full choke and vent rib barrel for $300. Nice looking gun and if I had the spare cash I would have it by now!
Dan
P.S. My A5 mag is the best gun I have used for hunting waterfowl, I paid a lot for it ($600), it was worth every penny!