How much is a Columbia shotgun serial number 82797 worth?

Answer 1

It's impossible to give a guaranteed answer without a lot more information, but I'll guess that you have either a single shot or double barrel 12 gauge and that it is complete and functional. If it has fluid steel barrels and back hammers or is hammerless it is probably still a useable firearm but if you have the urge to fire it have it checked by an experienced gunsmith first. If it has large side-mounted hammers it probably also has laminated steel barrels and should be placed over the mantle and cleaned occasionally. As either a useable shotgun or a wall decoration, a single shot will bring from $35 to $90 and a double from $100 to $250, depending on condition. Of course if it is so rusted worn and broken that it is useful only as a tomato stake or in factory-new condition, it will fall outside those ranges.