Corey Freeman said

And a s a minor correction, that's an 1897 that I'm fixing.

I knew what you were trying to tell us.

86Win said
Now if Mike and my assumption that there are 2 more nos. I would think a search of the ledgers for a a model 1912 with nos. 44001 to 44099 might be beneficial. Don
  

Don,

There are no ledgers for the Model 1912.

The number can be no more than 5-digits.  A 6-digit serial number beginning with "440" would be a Model 12 versus a Model 1912.

Bert

Hi Graemia, Yes I can help you with that.  As it happens Winchester used up old stock to supply 20 inch barrels instead of 18 inch barrels but only in Australia and New Zealand. So I need the barrel length and the barrel address when you send photos.  You can Private Message me if you wish or direct email to keith.nix@nixenco.com.au or post the photos back here.  See my post No 28

I live in Brisbane, and presently in Townsville so will not be on line for another 12 hours

Keith

Very cordial and is going to take the gun back with a full refund and paying for shipping to him. It was a breath of fresh air.

And a s a minor correction, that's an 1897 that I'm fixing.

Thanks for all of the input.

86Win said
Actually , as an old draftsman of 40 years I would guess the no. would be 440xx to make it concentric to each side of the receiver. I would never have punched anything to the left side only. Don
  

Don-

I agree there are more numbers, I was thinking the serial number would contain four or six digits but it's hard to tell from the picture. Now I agree the faint "0" appears to be centered on the receiver.

Mike

graemea said
Hi
I just bought this rather rough 1200 Riot, serial number L1369253.
I haven't seen one in NZ before. I'm keen to find out its DOB.  Photos to come when I can work out how to attach and send.
Cheers, Graeme
  

If Keith (winchester nix) does not see your post, try sending him a PM... he is practically your neighbor.

Bert

I just bought this rather rough 1200 Riot, serial number L1369253.

I haven't seen one in NZ before. I'm keen to find out its DOB.  Photos to come when I can work out how to attach and send.

Cheers, Graeme

I know I would be thrilled to reunite the set were I the owner. What you have now has much greater worth if it can find it's way home.

Corey Freeman said
I have a 1987 that I have to finish fixing 
  

Now you are barking up the right tree

S/N 17968 = March 1913

Bert

Just 2 weeks before I bought a low 5 digit one and it has the proper presentation.

Ricklin said
21 bucks for the takedown gun
12 bucks for another barrel
I would assume take down was a requirement for Addl. barrels. Given a solid frame gun was only 16, 4 dollars more bought an entire gun.
Now we know why 2 and 3 barrel sets are not often seen.
  

Of the (108) Single Shot 20-ga Shotguns that I have found and documented thus far, (64) of them are Take Downs, and none of them have a second interchangeable barrel.  With the only option being a different choke, there was very little reason to order a second barrel.  Of the (108) found thus far, (90) are FULL choke, (10) are MOD choke, and (8) are CYL bore.

Bert