They don't, the secondary market does.
Without knowing condition, impossible to name an accurate price. They were not expensive shotguns when new. VG condition guns have been going for $150 to $200. Parts are very hard to get if anything breaks.
Before a price can be determined we must establish what model of Winchester shotgun that you have,and determine the overall condition of your shotgun.How much blueing is remaining,how much original finish is left on the wooden forearm,and butt stock?Is the bore inside the barrel in good condition?All these factors determine the value of your shotgun.also include the model number,along with the serial number to help identify what shotgun that you have from Winchester.
go to: gunsamerica.com and look up Winchester model 61 rifles and note there selling price and condition...............
100% condition is $750.00, 60% condition is $200.00.
600-1200
these model 1200 shotguns range in price from 100-200 dollars.
Your winchester model 1912 shotgun which was made by winchester in 1937 is not that rare.There was a total production of 2,026,372 shotguns made during a time span between the years 1912-1980.Depending on the gauge and overall condition of your shotgun?These can range in price from 250-650 dollars.
Assuming that your Winchester is in very good condition,that is 70% condition? I would asign a value of 400 dollars.these price,s vary anywhere from 300 dollars for one in 50% condition to 500 for one in 90% condition.
The price of the Winchester shotgun model 1912 in a 12 gauge full choke nickel steel with an average condition is about 600 dollars to about 1200 dollars. This price varies with the current market and the condition of the stock and finish.
The price for a Winchester model 85 will vary depending on the condition of the rifle. Prices range from $1000, to $4,500.
Many of the shotguns are valued for a price close to $400, as long as they are in very good condition. If the gun is not in excellent condition, the price will be lower.
If you are willing to get your winchester model 21,28 gauge shotgun authenticated by a winchester facory letter,then this shotgun could range in price from 25,000-30,000 dollars because it is generally believed that less that 100 model 21 shotguns were made by the winchester custom shop during the production of the winchester model 21.There was a production of 32,500 model 21 shotguns made between the years 1931-1988.Only 1100 were made by the winchester custom shop.You may get a letter on your winchester model 21 shotgun by contacting the the Cody firearms museum located in Cody,Wyoming.I would certainly have this shotgun valued by a qualified winchester collector assoc.member.