Value of Model 12FV

[Dustin0330]

What's the value of a pre Acutrigger Model 12FV ? I've found one local that I would say is around 95% as it has spent most of it's life in the safe. Would $400 be to much considering I'd most likely install an aftermarket trigger?

[Rivethead]

Around my area 400 would be on the verge of a steal. I haven't seen any for less than 500 for a while, but then if your back east the market will be different.

[Txhillbilly]

I've never paid more than $350 for any of the used heavy barreled model 10 or 12's I've bought. The 12 FLV that I bought last didn't have a box of ammo shot out of it,and even had Warne rings,and a Redfield 4-12 scope on it.
I sold the 308 barrel off it for $100,and got $30 for the bases and rings.Put the scope on one of my 22's.

[bootsmcguire]

Geographical location can make a huge difference in prices. $400 for a 12FV in 95% shape would be a bargain around my neck of the woods.

[Dustin0330]

Looks like the seller is holding firm on $425 but he's going to include the Burris mount, rings, and 60 rnds of ammo. I've been looking for a good used .223 bolt gun for a while now and this is the only one I've found in my area.

[D.ID]

I personally would place no value on the burris mount but even still: IF it is in the condition claimed I would buy it. It is in between fair price and steel for my area.

[DQL5150]

$400 is not a bad price in my opinion. The Burris setup may or may not be what you want and I'd place no value on it. The ammo, if factory, could add a little value. If it's reloaded ammo, I personally would not use it or add $ to the deal for it. The trigger is replaceable/improvable but wait til you spend some range time with it, as is, to make up your mind. Good Luck!

[Dustin0330]

I've decided to pick it up in the morning! The ammo is factory Winchester in the box and with all the panic buying around here it's worth about $1 a round. I've decided to get into coyote hunting and will use this model 12 until I'm positive it's something I'm going to stick with then I'll probably build a dedicated predator gun.

[DQL5150]

Congrats and good luck!

[Dustin0330]

Thanks for all the replies! Is there anything specific I should pay attention to or double check on this model?

[bootsmcguire]

Nothing more than any other savage.

[walker 300wsm]

That is a great price for this area !! I live in SE GA and I would love too grab that gun at that price !! Good luck, and congrats, the only thing I have to tell you is to make sure the previous owner took care of the bolt and action. That's it, congrats !!!

[Dustin0330]

I picked the rifle up this morning for $375 and it's in excellent condition except for a few water spots on the barrel. I'm still waiting on my scope to come in so I don't have a range report yet but did run a few rounds thru it to make sure it would cycle properly. Thanks again for all of the replies.

[03mossy]

Good job that's a darn good price for my area.