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Their are 3 Types of SPAS 12 Shotguns in the U.S. and only 5% (Approx. 1850) of the Franchi SPAS 12 Production made it into the U.S. prior to the 1989 Importation Ban. The Prices below reflect U.S. Imported SPAS Shotguns Only.
The Fixed Stock SPAS 12 and 6+1 Round Magazine Tube Version with Pushed Back Bladed Front Sight on the Barrel Produced as the Sporting Purpose in 1990-1994 Average at Auction $1100-$1800.
The Folding Stock Model called the SPAS-12L. Built for Law Enforcement until 1994 these also will have all the options of the Pre Importation Ban and average the same price as a Pre Importation Ban. Average at Auction $1400-$3500.
The Folding Stock SPAS 12, 8 Round Magazine Tube. 1979-1989. Folding Stock Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun Identified by Import Markings on the bottom of Receiver ahead of the Loading port. Also have Muzzle End Bladed front Sight. Average at Auction $1400-$3500
The Final Production year of the SPAS 12 was in 2000. The Retail Factory Price of the SPAS-12 shotgun for world sales outside of the U.S. was $1500 in 2000 before the entire production ceased and Franchi focused on the SPAS 15.
Illegal SPAS 12 is anything Date Coded 1995-2000 and has been illegally imported to the U.S., These would not have a import making on the receiver from F.I.E. or American Arms.
Yes you can own a spas 12 in the state of michigan
Yes it is.
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As of 2012 the value is: 850$-1050$USD depending on condition, accessories, box, papers, etc..
The Spas-12 by a longshot.
Answer depends on what type of the 3 SPAS 12 Shotguns it is. SPAS-12 Fixed Stock Post 1990 Sporting Purpose Average $900-$1300 at Auction. SPAS-12L and SPAS-12 Made Prior to the 1990 Importation Ban Average $1300 Used to $2500 Unfired at Auction. The Shotgun Manufacturer Franchi had it's final retail price of this shotgun for sales Outside of the U.S.A in 2000 at $1500.00 Per Shotgun. Production ended in the year 2000 and only 5% of the Production made it into the U.S. before the Importation Ban.
Yes, but outside the Chicago City Limits.
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A Franchi SPAS-12 Shotgun has both a pump-action and semi-automatic mode. Automatic in shotguns will generally reference semi-auto unless stated as fully automatic.
Factory Franchi SPAS 12 slings in good condition sell average at $250 to $380 on Gunbroker.com closed Auctions.
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In 2012, they typically sell used for $75-$150, depending on condition.