Winchester Collector - Forum: General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 Scott Wagner on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185605 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185605 Yes, pictures, barrel length, choke, wood plain or checkered, and please give a closer serial number using 1st 3 digits before the XXX numbers.  Like 807,xxx or 851,xxx.  Thanks!

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:06:18 +0000 milboltnut@gmail.com on Model 70 serial number list ? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185601 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185601

Louis Luttrell said
Hi milboltnut-
The serial number (or at least enough of the serial number to establish year of manufacture) might help answer your question.  They made push feed M70s with the "G" prefix in New Haven from 1969 until about 1996.  Changes in checkering and bolt knob didn't necessarily happen simultaneously.
Does the bolt have a serial number that matches the receiver?
Best,
Lou
  

No the bolt does not have a matching serial number. Receiver serial G, last four.. 789

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0000 kem@meyersandshaulis.com on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185596 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185596 Also interested.  Do you have any pictures?  How is it choked?

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:38:36 +0000 Louis Luttrell on Model 70 serial number list ? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185593 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185593 Hi milboltnut-

The serial number (or at least enough of the serial number to establish year of manufacture) might help answer your question.  They made push feed M70s with the "G" prefix in New Haven from 1969 until about 1996.  Changes in checkering and bolt knob didn't necessarily happen simultaneously.

Does the bolt have a serial number that matches the receiver?

Best,

Lou

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:30 +0000 milboltnut@gmail.com on Model 70 serial number list ? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185586 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/model-70-serial-number-list/#p185586 Controversy on this, or is there ? I have prefix G.

Pistol grip has two piece checking pattern (late 60's?) and smooth bolt handle knob no knurling. (odd?)

Refinished my 1970 Winchester Model 70! | Gun and Game Forum

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:58:34 +0000 TXGunNut on TGCA Show in Denton, Texas Oct. 16-18 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185581 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185581 The tough trip was Thursday night for our friends in LA and AR. I understand I-20 and Hwy 80 were pretty ugly. Perhaps Ben and Jesi have the right idea.

 

Mike

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:35:43 +0000 TXGunNut on TGCA Show in Denton, Texas Oct. 16-18 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185579 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185579 It was great to see so many WACA members in Denton this weekend, one WACA member won multiple display awards but the judges had a tough job! A few more hours and TGCA's Fall 2026 show will be in the books, y'all drive home safe. Hope to see you in Durant, Cody, maybe even Tulsa!

Next TGCA show will be in Denton, April 23-25!

 

Mike

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:31:53 +0000 Zebulon on TGCA Show in Denton, Texas Oct. 16-18 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185565 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185565 Just a cheery reminder to drive safe and stop daydreaming about what you bought or didn't buy in Denton. 

Mad Max and his drunken pals are sharing I-35 North with you. And they don't like to share.  ,,20261014_171900.jpg

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:29:28 +0000 TXGunNut on TGCA Show in Denton, Texas Oct. 16-18 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185561 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/tgca-show-in-denton-texas-oct-16-18/page-2/#p185561 It was great to see so many WACA members in Denton this weekend, one WACA member won multiple display awards but the judges had a tough job! A few more hours and TGCA's Fall 2026 show will be in the books, y'all drive home safe. Hope to see you in Durant, Cody, maybe even Tulsa!

Next TGCA show will be in Denton, April 23-25!

 

Mike

]]> Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:18:48 +0000 Dirtman324 on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185540 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185540 I'd also be interested! I haven't collected as long as Scott,but any good W.A.C.A member would recognize his name from his wanted ad in the magazines!

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:21:09 +0000 Nevada Paul on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185538 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185538

Scott Wagner said
Steve and all Winchester fans!  I've collected Winchester model 12 and 42 shotguns for 45 years, been fortunate to acquire a nice collection.   I look forward to more discussion and contribution of all things Winchester! 
  

Scott, I'd love to hear and see more about your collection, especially the 42s.

Paul

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:44:58 +0000 Scott Wagner on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185537 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185537 Steve and all Winchester fans!  I've collected Winchester model 12 and 42 shotguns for 45 years, been fortunate to acquire a nice collection.   I look forward to more discussion and contribution of all things Winchester! 

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:04:18 +0000 Zebulon on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185533 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185533 Word of a real 28 gauge Model 12 has been known to stir interest among former WACA residents of the Cody cemetery. 

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:32:43 +0000 steve004 on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185531 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185531

Scott Wagner said
Hi Beth, That is an interesting and likely original prewar 28 gauge.  The 800,xxx serial number falls within a confident serial number block range.  I'm interested!   Scott 
  

I believe Scott must be very interested.  This is his first and only post in 22 years!  Smile

]]> Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:32:37 +0000 Scott Wagner on Winchester model 12-28 ga question https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185525 General Discussions & Questions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/general-discussions-questions/winchester-model-12-28-ga-question/#p185525 Hi Beth, That is an interesting and likely original prewar 28 gauge.  The 800,xxx serial number falls within a confident serial number block range.  I'm interested!   Scott 

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