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< 16ga. Guns ~ 16 gauge bps value |
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:04 am
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Hello. New guy here. Been shooting my grandfathers 1934 model 12 16 gauge for the last 25 plus years for most of my upland hunting. Also added one if the newer production remington 1100 guns to the stable 15 years ago. Id love to find a bps, as I seem to shoot them quite well. What should I expect to pay? Id be fine with the basic non engraved model, 26 inch barrel preferred. |
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:29 am
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Joined: 07 Sep 2014
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Since they have been discontinued, the prices have been steadily going up. Recently saw a Upland 16 gauge BPS (english stock and 26" barrel) for for over $900 in As New Condition.
Bob |
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:29 am
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:35 pm
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Joined: 06 Apr 2007
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Location: The Great Northwet
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I ran across a like new 80's BPS 12 last week, fixed 30" full, with the magazine cutoff switch, which is very useful. I can have it for $300 (family member). This is the exact same gun I grew up hunting with in the 80's with my dad. I even have the original receipt and owners manual from that gun, (bought for $267 in 1982), but sadly, the gun is long gone. I'm tempted, just to have as a backup trap/duck gun. They are great guns, and the 16 upland straight grip is a sweet gun. Surprised they didn't make an alloy version to get the weight down a bit. |
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Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:08 am
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Joined: 04 Oct 2015
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Location: Clemson
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They are a nice made gun but they are fence post heavy. A friend rabbit hunts with a 16ga. Upland that has a 24" barrel if memory serves. Way to much weight for an all day hunt. I would own 1 or 2 if they had made an aluminum receiver... |
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:55 pm
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Joined: 31 Oct 2021
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Yeah I know they aren't the lightest or sleekest 16's out there, but for some reason I've developed the urge to add one to the cabinet. I seem to shoot the bps better than most other shotguns in my collection too. I see the medallion grade on gunbroker. Im predicting that one will get a little rich for my blood. |
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Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:58 pm
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Yeah I know they aren't the lightest or sleekest 16's out there, but for some reason I've developed the urge to add one to the cabinet. I seem to shoot the bps better than most other shotguns in my collection too. I see the medallion grade on gunbroker. Im predicting that one will get a little rich for my blood. |
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Wed Feb 02, 2022 2:24 pm
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Joined: 21 Jan 2006
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Location: Black Hills of SD
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I owned a 16 ga. BPS Upland with 26" barrel for several years, shot it well and liked it. Unloaded weight was a couple ounces under 7 lbs.
I'm closing in on 70 years old, and still don't find a sub-7 lb. gun burdensome to carry. Most of my hunting is for ringnecks and prairie grouse, and this weight is a good match for the 1-1/4 oz. / 3-1/4 dr. loads I like for the later season. I mostly shoot SxSs, and for wet weather wanted a relatively inexpensive pump gun of moderate weight, with straight grip and top tang safety similar to my double guns.
I can't help with current value, but go for it if you like the BPS!
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Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:01 pm
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Location: Mpls, MN.
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Good to see you, Jay-or Chas, after that great pooch, if I may?
Best,
Ted |
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Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:58 pm
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Joined: 21 Jan 2006
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Location: Black Hills of SD
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Thanks Ted. You sure may!
I still poke my nose in here and on doublegun now and then. Seems to me I'm occasionally seeing your words on the UJ forum too?
My Charlie has been gone 25 years last October. We said our farewells to 15 year old Zuni about a year ago. Now have females 9 year old Piper and 2 year old Dickens -- who is perfectly named. Charlie was my first springer, Dickens is number 7 and if she lives a normal life span she'll be my last.
Glad we finally had the chance to meet at the 16 ga. shoot in SSP before I moved to the Black Hills. We're at the age Ted where it's coming on time to look back and appreciate what a great ride it's been, eh?
Best to you Ted!
Jay |
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Thu Feb 03, 2022 3:01 pm
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Joined: 31 Aug 2005
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Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:40 am
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Joined: 24 Dec 2009
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Location: South Dakota
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gunflint charlie wrote: |
I owned a 16 ga. BPS Upland with 26" barrel for several years, shot it well and liked it. Unloaded weight was a couple ounces under 7 lbs.
I'm closing in on 70 years old, and still don't find a sub-7 lb. gun burdensome to carry. Most of my hunting is for ringnecks and prairie grouse, and this weight is a good match for the 1-1/4 oz. / 3-1/4 dr. loads I like for the later season. I mostly shoot SxSs, and for wet weather wanted a relatively inexpensive pump gun of moderate weight, with straight grip and top tang safety similar to my double guns.
I can't help with current value, but go for it if you like the BPS!
Jay
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I bought the same exact gun you have last fall for my grandson who is a lefty. Great gun and also like yours it weighs a few ounces under 7 lb. I agree that anything under 7 lb. isn't a problem to carry and I'm 75. |
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