12 gauge verses 16 verses 20 verses 28 prices

[dinosaur]

What is the general consensus on prices for older shotguns of the various gauges? I've seen that 20 is more expensive than 12 (esspecially in collectability) but haven't read/seen anything about 16 or 28 gauges compared to 12 or 20.
I know different manuf will command different prices, but generally a 20g is worth more that a 12, but is a 16 or 28 worth even more (or less) than the 12?
Thanks for the input
Ray

[knight0334]

Supply and demand..

Manufacturers make more guns in 12 gauge than the others, so there is an abundance of surplus allowing for lower prices. It is a multi-purpose chambering that can do all, from killing bumblebees to taking elephant and whales.

The lessor gauges are more for filling a niche or other specialized purpose. Also for those that dont need to throw 1.0 to 2.5 ounces of shot at a target or critter, or for those that prefer less recoil. Since there are less people buying or making a demand on the market with the lessor guns, production is less, which in turn creates less supply, which in turn creates higher prices.

I personally have a soft spot for 12ga, 16ga, 28ga(especially 28), and .410bore. All of which can take upland birds and small game with ease.

[Krssteel]

It all depends on the brand you want. I bought 2 shotguns the past week on Gunbroker. One is a 12ga Mossberg "New Haven" and the other a brazilian 20ga. Bought the New Haven for $65 and the brazilian (18.5") for $55.

The New Haven has a barrel with a select choke but the Mossberg 500 bbl fits right on it. That makes it a nice and cheap 12ga pump. The brazilian I bought will be for home defense. It has a nice case with it and once I'm finished with it it should look something like this.


You can get a lot of gun for a couple bucks if you know where to look.