Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage - The Firearms Forum

jmu1032 · 09-23-2006, 04:01 PM

I met a guy selling a Stevens 12 guage model 520 and wanted to know if anyone has an idea of a fair price. Nickle plated receiver, stamped Browning Pat. good condition. He's asking $150. Any help is appreciated.

southernshooter · 09-23-2006, 09:31 PM

My book ain't showin their being a 520

Xracer · 09-24-2006, 08:32 AM

Hi jmu......welcome to TFF.

Unless that Model 520 is in really nice condition, that price is a bit high. Also, I doubt that the nickle plating was done by the factory.

Anyway, the Blue Values the Model 520 at:

98% - $180
95% - $150
90% - $140
80% - $95

jmu1032 · 09-25-2006, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the help.

Mark · 09-26-2006, 07:45 AM

I think the 520's are cool.
I can't find any listing for a factory nickel. You also have to remember these were last produced in 1932, so parts are really tough to find. These 520's are getting harder and harder to come by in really good shape. For something really nice and original, in 95% or better condition, I wouldn't think $300.00 would be outrageous. I certainly wouldn't believe anyone would ever pay more than that today, maybe 5+ years from now it would be another story.

This one doesn't sound like anything I'm describing. Are you sure the receiver is nickel and not chrome? It sounds like something that has really been messed with. I just saw an ad where our local farm supply is selling new Remington 870's for $239.00, after a mail in rebate. Why would anyone consider a non original gun, out of production for over 70 years, when a new gun with a warranty is available for $239? In this case, you are only looking at a shooter, and if it doesn't shoot, why bother?
If this thing works, and you really like it, what do you think it's worth?
Mark

Red Neck64 · 09-26-2006, 07:21 PM

Without more information it's hard to say the value.Many were riot/military shotguns.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976540081.htm

09-23-2006, 04:01 PM	#1
jmu1032 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage I met a guy selling a Stevens 12 guage model 520 and wanted to know if anyone has an idea of a fair price. Nickle plated receiver, stamped Browning Pat. good condition. He's asking $150. Any help is appreciated. -->

09-23-2006, 09:31 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage My book ain't showin their being a 520 __________________ Only you can see this

09-24-2006, 08:32 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage Hi jmu......welcome to TFF. Unless that Model 520 is in really nice condition, that price is a bit high. Also, I doubt that the nickle plating was done by the factory. Anyway, the Blue Values the Model 520 at: 98% - $180 95% - $150 90% - $140 80% - $95

09-25-2006, 04:28 PM	#4
jmu1032 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage Thanks for the help.

09-26-2006, 07:45 AM	#5
Mark V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 314	Re: Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage I think the 520's are cool. I can't find any listing for a factory nickel. You also have to remember these were last produced in 1932, so parts are really tough to find. These 520's are getting harder and harder to come by in really good shape. For something really nice and original, in 95% or better condition, I wouldn't think $300.00 would be outrageous. I certainly wouldn't believe anyone would ever pay more than that today, maybe 5+ years from now it would be another story. This one doesn't sound like anything I'm describing. Are you sure the receiver is nickel and not chrome? It sounds like something that has really been messed with. I just saw an ad where our local farm supply is selling new Remington 870's for $239.00, after a mail in rebate. Why would anyone consider a non original gun, out of production for over 70 years, when a new gun with a warranty is available for $239? In this case, you are only looking at a shooter, and if it doesn't shoot, why bother? If this thing works, and you really like it, what do you think it's worth? Mark

09-26-2006, 07:21 PM	#6
Red Neck64 Former Guest Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North N.Y.STATE Posts: 330	Re: Stevens 520 Nickle plated 12 guage Without more information it's hard to say the value.Many were riot/military shotguns. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976540081.htm