I have an 1187 DU edition 12 gauge. Got it June 2014. Never shot, just put together and placed in the cabinet. A) what is the value of these guns B)How much value will it lose if I take it out to shoot at the range but no field hunting with it. I'm debating on selling and buying something different, setting it up for hunting.

since there was most likely one just like it at every DU banquet held in North America it is essentially worth no more than a normal 1187 Sportsman Field model. Typically a extra $100.00 in value might be gained because of the DU stigma, but for the most part on banquet guns those days are gone. Depending on your location and how bad someone wants it you could get $650.00 - $850.00 for it.

Like all field guns that are taken care of, it will not lose its value just because you shoot it.
Are you a waterfowl hunter?
If so I would trade it on a Versa Max and never look back.

I saw some on a few gun sights and they wanted anywhere from $1200-$1500 for it. Not saying they got it, just what they were asking. I didn't think they were getting that much. DU's gun of the year isn't going that much lately. I have been comparing the 1187 to the Versa-max, and from what I've learned, I understand why you would want to trade. I'm leaning towards the 1187 for my duck gun. But I'm looking for the camo one. Thanks for the info.

For real values, look at completed auctions on GunBroker. The DU dinner guns usually are worth more but that is because they usually have better wood or level of finish and fit, not just because of the DU emblem, and where there was also a commercial run watch out that you get what you think you are getting. Don't count on Remington for help, because they issued a factory letter saying a gun was a very limited production dinner gun when it in fact was not; it was the commercial version.
11-87 is a good gun, but does it fit your needs. Do you need 3-1/2" for steel and geese? If so a VersaMax would be a better choice in my opinion because of the greater flexibility. If you are like me and only wood will do, a VersaMax is off the table. If all you need is 3" an 11-87 will do it. It is not the lightest gun around either, but it is among the lightest recoiling without going to a 2 piece stock or such. I actually have a 3" 1100 for my waterfowling with tungsten non-toxic shot and am quite happy, but I have plenty of guns and don't need any flexibility for 3" and/or 2-3/4".

Virginian wrote:For real values, look at completed auctions on GunBroker. The DU dinner guns usually are worth more but that is because they usually have better wood or level of finish and fit, not just because of the DU emblem, and where there was also a commercial run watch out that you get what you think you are getting. Don't count on Remington for help, because they issued a factory letter saying a gun was a very limited production dinner gun when it in fact was not; it was the commercial version.
11-87 is a good gun, but does it fit your needs. Do you need 3-1/2" for steel and geese? If so a VersaMax would be a better choice in my opinion because of the greater flexibility. If you are like me and only wood will do, a VersaMax is off the table. If all you need is 3" an 11-87 will do it. It is not the lightest gun around either, but it is among the lightest recoiling without going to a 2 piece stock or such. I actually have a 3" 1100 for my waterfowling with tungsten non-toxic shot and am quite happy, but I have plenty of guns and don't need any flexibility for 3" and/or 2-3/4".

Versamax is also offered in a wood tech


http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... -tech.aspx

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Yes, I saw one. That contrasting gray rubber wasn't cute in my eyes.

Seen a wood tech, the 'faux' wood doesn't do it for me.