https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1200

Great info!  Keep up the good work!

I am not knowledgeable about the Model 1200 at all and I am looking forward to your book.  I did have one comment, the serial numbers listed below the photos do not match the serial number in the photo in a number of cases.  On the last photo page for instance the printed number of 478149 shows a photo of "478419" (numbers transposed), L569828 shows L569826, 570147 shows 570247 and L1229171 shows L1229172.  Those are only some of the number discrepancies on the last page, there are others on the previous pages as well..

I don't know how that affects the accuracy of your survey but you may want to carefully double check your numbers with the photos.

Best Regards,

Looked at all my books.  The 1200 is not even listed.  I'll have to wait for Keith's book.

winchester nix said
Just an Update.  I came across a Model 1200 Trench Gun with a barrel address on the Left as expected and also on the right - "WINCHESTER/ MADE IN NEW HAVEN CI know this is notmal on Field guns.
If anyone has a Model 1200 Trench Gun with two barrel addresses please let me know - email keith.nix@nixenco.com.au , This Post Forum or Personal Message.
  

I went through the 4 books I have that talk about Winchester Military shot guns.  The only one that has info on the barrel address is, US Winchester Trench and Riot Guns and other US Combat Shotguns by Joe Poyer.  Mine is the 2nd and probably the last edition.  Joe Poyer is no longer with us.  Serial numbers 109,000 to 190,000 have makings on both sides. #912,000 to 1,027,000 are left side only.  Mine is left side only and was one of the civilian shotguns that were converted.

I hang out with Joe's co author on many of his books.  He might know where there might be a book.

If anyone has a Model 1200 Trench Gun with two barrel addresses please let me know - email keith.nix@nixenco.com.au , This Post Forum or Personal Message.

Horilka said

twobit said
Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  
Michael
  

I am not, Michael. I started compiling my list with SNs posted in this topic by late Richard Calver and added SN of my carbine. When I saw no feedback I searched the Internet for pictures / discussions on the subject and added several more serials however I did not save pictures, nor did I save any comments. 
God knows where I grabbed that serial, so let's leave it as "under question". 
  

I have seen it twice on Gunbroker.  The first time back in 2012 out of Sula, MT and then again out of Vinemount, AL.  I am feeling pretty confident that my listing is correct.

Michael

twobit said

Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  
Michael
  

I am not, Michael. I started compiling my list with SNs posted in this topic by late Richard Calver and added SN of my carbine. When I saw no feedback I searched the Internet for pictures / discussions on the subject and added several more serials however I did not save pictures, nor did I save any comments. 
God knows where I grabbed that serial, so let's leave it as "under question". 

Horilka said

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.
As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 
  

Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  

Michael

Horilka said

twobit said
Here is a portion of my spreadsheet that has them.  I would also be very interested in any local Canadian auctions or websites that I can include in my usual searches for ANY Model 1892 rifle for my survey.
Michael
  

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.
As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 
  

Please add Model 53s, 55s, 64s, 65s, and 71s to the list.

Bert

twobit said

Here is a portion of my spreadsheet that has them.  I would also be very interested in any local Canadian auctions or websites that I can include in my usual searches for ANY Model 1892 rifle for my survey.
Michael
  

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.

As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 

Anthony said

Anthony said
Michael,
That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!
 
Anthony
  

The old saying, KISS, that many of us old timers grew up with, is a good reminder to me, as I remember it often in what I try to do on the PC, as I'm a constant work in progress, but willing to learn and adapt in most cases every day!
I like you're format!
Anthony
  

It was a good exercise to do and I found I had entered SN 777700 twice in my spreadsheet.  I have amended it and the relevant posts in this thread.

Michael

twobit said

Anthony said
Michael,
That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!
 
Anthony
  

I am no Excel wizard by any stretch.  I can obviously search via different columns and progressions of columns to isolate a certain configuration or characteristic.  This is sorted on "Other Information" where i note Things like proof stamps of engraving styles or anything that is typically not consistent over the entire production and therefore I do not have dozens of more columns with info in very few of them.
Michael
  

The old saying, KISS, that many of us old timers grew up with, is a good reminder to me, as I remember it often in what I try to do on the PC, as I'm a constant work in progress, but willing to learn and adapt in most cases every day!

I like you're format!

Anthony