I wasn't able to find any info on pre/post 98 by serial number. But there are a bunch of models that were first made in 99/00. Are there any other "names" or markings on the gun???
BPS HUNTER/FIELD MODEL
- 12, 16 (new 2008), 20, or 28 (new 1994) ga. or .410 bore (new 2000), 2 3/4 (28 ga. only) or 3 in. chamber, bottom ejection, double action bars, top tang safety, 5 shot capacity, vent. rib, all steel receiver with variety of finishes, receiver engraving became standard 1991 and was disc. during 1998, 20 and 28 ga. are approx. 1/2 lb. lighter than 12 ga. Field Models, Invector or Invector Plus (new 1994 in 20 ga.) choking, various barrel lengths, Invector Plus choking became standard 1995 (except 28 ga.), back bored barrels on 12 and 20 ga. BPS Models (except Game guns) became standard during 2003, 6 3/4 lbs. - 8 lbs. 3 oz. Mfg. by Miroku. New 1977.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $529 $455 $350 $285 $225 $200 $185 $170
Add $36 for 16, 28 ga., or .410 bore.
Subtract 10% if without Invector Plus choke tubes.
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BPS Stalker Model
- 12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, all metal parts have a dull matte finish, non-glare black synthetic composite stock and forearm, 24 (mfg. 1999-2000), 26, 28, or 30 in. VR barrel, approx. 8 lbs. New 1987.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $512 $435 $325 $265 $225 $200 $185 $170
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BPS Camouflage
- 12 or 20 (disc. 2006) ga., 3 in. chamber, features Mossy Oak Shadow Grass (disc. 2006), Mossy Oak Duck Blind (new 2007), Mossy Oak Break-Up (mfg. 2000-2003), or New Break-Up (new 2004) full camo treatment, 24 (standard model disc., or NWTF Model with Mossy Oak Break-Up camo - new 2001), 26, or 28 in. barrel, Dura-Touch armor coating became standard during 2003, approx. 8 lbs. New 1999.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $636 $550 $395 $345 $310 $275 $245 $215
Add $32 for NWTF Model with 24 in. barrel with New Mossy Oak Break-Up camo treatment.
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BPS Pigeon Grade
- 12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, features high grade walnut and gold trimmed receiver, 26 or 28 in. VR barrel with Invector chokes, 7 lbs. 10 oz. Mfg. 1992-98.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$550 $465 $395 $350 $310 $290 $275
Last MSR was $603.
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BPS Upland Special
- 12, 16 (new 2008), or 20 ga., 2 3/4 (16 ga.) or 3 in. chamber, 22 (12 and 20 ga.), 24, or 26 in. VR barrel, straight grip satin finished stock and forearm, Invector (pre-1994) or Invector Plus (new 1994, standard 1995) choking, 6 3/4 or 7 1/2 lbs. New 1985.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $529 $455 $350 $285 $225 $200 $185 $170
Add $37 for 16 ga.
Subtract 10% if without Invector Plus choke tubes.
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BPS Turkey Special
- 12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, 20 1/2 in. lightened barrel, non-glare walnut stock, matte finished barrel and receiver, receiver is drilled and tapped for scope base, rifle-style stock dimensions, sling swivels, new extra-full Invector choke tube, 7 lbs. 8 oz. Mfg. 1992-2001.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$400 $340 $275 $240 $215 $190 $175
Last MSR was $500.
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BPS Micro Model
- 20 ga. only, 22 in. vent. rib barrel, pistol grip stock (13 1/4 LOP), Invector Plus choking (includes 3 chokes), 6 3/4 lbs. New 2001.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $529 $455 $345 $285 $225 $200 $185 $170
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BPS Micro - Youth and Ladies Model
- 20 ga. only, 22 in. vent. rib barrel, straight grip shortened stock (13 1/4 LOP), Invector (pre-1994) or Invector Plus (new 1994, standard 1995) choking, 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 1986-2002.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$385 $300 $260 $225 $200 $185 $170
Last MSR was $473.
Subtract 10% if without Invector Plus choke tubes.
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BPS Deer Hunter/Special (DG, DS or DH)
- 12 or 20 (new 2007) ga., 3 in. chamber, 20 1/2 (disc. 2000) or 22 in. barrel with 5 in. rifled choke tube or rifled barrel (DH, cantilever scope mount with satin finish only, new 1997), iron sights, scope mount base, choice of gloss (DG, disc. 1997) or satin (DS, disc. 2000) finish checkered stock with recoil pad and forearm, sling swivels, polished or matte finished metal, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. New 1992.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $655 $565 $410 $325 $255 $220 $195 $175
Subtract approx. 10% for rifled choke tube.
Add $16 for 20 ga. (new 2007).
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BPS Deer Camo
- 12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, 22 in. rifled barrel with cantilever scope mount, 100% Mossy Oak New Break-Up camo coverage, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. New 2007.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $676 $570 $415 $330 $255 $220 $195 $175
Add $106 for 20 ga.
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BPS Buck Special
- 12 or 20 (disc. 1984) ga., 3 in. chamber, 24 in. cyl. bore barrel, iron sights, 7 lbs. 10 oz. Reintroduced 1988-disc. 1998.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$335 $275 $230 $200 $185 $175 $160
Last MSR was $409.
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BPS MAGNUM HUNTER/STALKER 12 GA. 3 1/2 IN.
- 12 ga., 3 1/2 in. chamber, 24 (disc. 1997, reintroduced 1999-2000 - Stalker only), 26, 28, or 30 (disc. 1997) in. barrel with Invector chokes and vent. rib, 4 shot mag., 7 3/4 lbs. Hunter 3 1/2 in. Model disc. 2002.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $632 $540 $415 $350 $315 $275 $245 $215
In 1990, the back-bored Invector plus choke tube system became standard in 12 ga. 3 1/2 in. chamber only.
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BPS Camo Magnum Hunter
- 12 ga., similar to Magnum Hunter or Stalker 12 ga., features Mossy Oak Shadow Grass (disc. 2006), Mossy Oak Duck Blind (new 2007), or Mossy Oak Break-Up (new 2000) full camo treatment, 24 (standard model disc., or NWTF Model with Mossy Oak Break-Up camo - new 2001), 26, or 28 in. VR barrel, Dura-Touch armor coating became standard during 2003, approx. 7 3/4 - 9 1/4 lbs. New 1999.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
MSR $752 $650 $516 $450 $375 $325 $300 $275
Add $54 for NWTF Model with 24 in. barrel (12 ga., available in Mossy Oak Break-Up only beginning 2000).
