$500 would be OK for a high condition 20 gauge with a vent rib and desirable choke (skeet or IC). Maybe a tad on the high side, but OK. For a plain barrel gun, especially if there are condition issues, $500 would be too high, IMO.

 

I paid $250 for mine a year ago. Fantastic shotgun.. I saw a 12 this week for $450

 

That's a bit high. I bought a 16 a year ago for $400 shipped and it was unfired. The 11-48 is a very nice under rated shotgun regardless of gauge. All that being said a shotgun like a car is worth what you are willing to pay and how bad you want it.

 

As has already been stated, if it’s in great condition and vent rib then yeah I’d give that for it. I’ve not seen that many vent rib 20’s in my travels. I’m not saying that they aren’t out there by the hundreds but I haven’t seen them. Now someone will come along and say “ Oh that’s all I see around here “ Never fails.

 

As has already been stated, if it’s in great condition and vent rib then yeah I’d give that for it. I’ve not seen that many vent rib 20’s in my travels. I’m not saying that they aren’t out there by the hundreds but I haven’t seen them. Now someone will come along and say “ Oh that’s all I see around here “ Never fails.

No, vent ribs are definitely much less common. I have owned a VR 20 gauge 11-48, though. I've also had a couple of vent rib 11-48 shotguns in 28 gauge. Typically, these are skeet guns and they do bring a premium.

It's been my experience that a vent rib 11-48 BARREL (alone) will often sell for as much as (or more than) a complete 11-48 shotgun with a plain barrel .

 

I have my grandfathers 12 in this model. Just bought a bunch of parts to overhaul it, shoots like a gem.

im sure they're available for the 20 as well, dont think you can go wrong for 500.

 

Is this barrel still available?

 

Is this barrel still available?

 

Seems a bit high but based on condition and characteristics it would be OK.