Navy Arms 12ga

[Huntnut]

I found A guy that wants to trade me a Navy Arms 12ga muzzleloader for my encore 45-70 pistol. I can't find much about this gun on the forum or any place else. I really wanted a 10ga precussion gun because I do alot of turkey and waterfowl hunting. Does anyone know how much this gun would be worth? He said it was a kit gun I don't know if he built it or someone else, its a nice looking gun.

 

IMHO I'd need some cash with that trade--the encore costs more than the shotgun...I don't have a current value on it, though.

 

[Rebel]

Don't know what the Encore is worth but i just sold a Navy Arms double .12 ga with a whole lot of extras for $325 and i see them go in that range on auctions quite often.

 

[spud]

:nono: You could buy two of those shotguns for what the Encore is worth! IMO --Spud

 

[mopar66701]

i love mine. they kick like a mule on speed though.

 

[clayman49]

Hi, my very first ML shotgun was a Navy Arms and I used it for many years here in NZ on waterfowl with some success. But as an alternative have a look at Pedersoli's 10g SxS Perc shotgun, it has 30" barrels and is choked (the navy arms isn't), it also comes in camo and plain. Best of luck.

 

[BrownBear]

The NA is a dandy gun. I hunted with one extensively for 15 years- everything from ptarmigan and snowshoe hare to geese. Feel foolish for letting it go, and would love to have another.

But not at that price.

 

[Huntnut]

Trade in on the encore from gun shop is $300. I figure the going rate is $350 TO $400 personal sales from past gun sales and trades with the same type of encore. The scope isn't really worth much just the gun. I didnt know how much a navy arms shotgun is worth. I would like a shotgun with removible chokes so I can be covered from turkey to waterfowl and a 10ga but a 12ga would work. I might just wait to find one like that.

 

[No Deer]

I just paid $275, private sale,for a navy arms 12 ga. double caplock in good condition. In a local gunshop I saw one that looks almost brand new for $500. Don't know if this will help you or not, but just thought I would let you know.

 

[Huntnut]

I went ahead and passed on it. It only had cyl. chokes I need at least mods.

 

[mopar66701]

i know you want a good pattern but asking for modified chokes in a ml. shotgun is going to leave you playing h*ll trying to stuff the cushion wads down the barrels. it will be tough to get them past the muzzle then they will be undersize and not seal well. i have found ways to alter my pattern with the materials and amounts of powder and shot. im no expert but you may want to reconsider on the chokes.

 

[BrownBear]

Right on the money, mopar.

If you doubt the choke issue, spend a few nickels for the wads you plan to use, then try to stuff them down the barrel of a modern shotgun with chokes. That bag of wads will be the best investment you ever make.

I've long been debating picking up a Pedersoli 10 and a Pedersoli 20, but the chokes have stopped me. The guns aren't cheap in the first place, and on top of that I'll have to pay $80-120 per barrel to have someone ream out the chokes and repolish the bores.