my browning 1943 20 guage magnum

Question
QUESTION: i was recently given a 1943 browning 20 gauge magnum autoloader 5 shot from an old lady friend of mine im only 12 years old and she is 87 but is very fond of me and my brother she gave me this gun and i wouldnt sell it on my life but i was just wondering about the value it was kept in the box with everything in it including instruction manual and the original box not a mark on the gun i am just wondering the value of the gun if you could tell me id appreciate it
thank you

ANSWER: Sawyer,

Please check the serial number and get back with me. Are you sure you don't mean Browning 20 Gauge? Browning did not introduce the Mag 20 gauge until 1967. The serial number will provide with enough information to tell what you have. Thanks.

Jim

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QUESTION: im sorry on the gun it says made in belguim so i did research on google and it said they stopped making them in belgium in the beginning of WW II so i aksed me borther who said that the war started in 1943 so thats where i got the 1943 im sorry for any inconvenience but the serial number is 68X16311 thank you again

ANSWER: Sawyer,

Your shotgun was made in 1968 as evident by the 68 before the X in the serial number. The X tells us that it is a Magnum 20 Gauge beside the fact that it is written on the side of the receiver. It should have a flat knob pistol grip. If it has the vent rib and in absolutely mint condition..... It would probably bring $1600-$1800 to the right collector. Hope this helps.

Jim

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QUESTION: thank you so much for everything it helped so much but i have 2 more questions if you dont mind my step dad has a winchester modle 88 and i was wondering what it was worth and my one brother inherited a winchester 30/30 carbine and i was wondering how much that was worth i have become a gun addict so i like to learn about them but i want to thank you again i have tried this site many times and nobody has ever been so good at getting back with accurate information as good as you thank you so much

Answer
Sawyer,

I'm sorry, but I don't follow the Winchesters. I would start with the Blue Book of Gun Values. Keep in mind that it is only a general reference. Sometimes the value can be more or less depending on condition and special configurations of the rifle.


Jim