My buddy was just given an old Model 12 that has been stuck in someones attic for years.( Always happens to someone else doesn't it !!) I have not seen it but he told me it has a nickle barrel. I was not aware they made 20 ga. Model 12's with nickle barrels so I couldn't venture a guess at the guns value. It sounds like a plain jane field grade in well used condition. Talking with the family who gave it to him they think it's from the 1930's. I will get the serial number at some point just so he knows for sure when it was made. He isn't lookig to sell it but would like an idea of its value. I know it's hard to value a gun without looking at it but he just wants a rough idea. What do you guys think it's worth? Just to finish the story my buddy "Lucky" (his new name) was actually given three guns. The Model 12, a 30/30 lever action rifle and a 22 rifle with a chipmunk carved in the stock. ( I'm really starting not to like him!!) Thanks for any input on the M 12. Cooper