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grant

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March 15, 2022 - 6:29 pm

Of all the pre 64 Model 12’s in 12ga is there one considered to be the best? Not the rarest but the best built?

eastbank

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March 17, 2022 - 3:33 pm

i have three made in the early 50,s, a 12ga-16ga-20ga. i don,t know about the best, but they have been smooth working shotguns with out any problems after shooting many thousands of factory-reloaded shells.

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March 20, 2022 - 4:09 pm

Grant-

I’m a little partial to the early Black Diamond Trap guns but I enjoy shooting a “Y-Model” Trap gun. My most desirable Model 12 at the moment is a Skeet gun, mainly because I’m still looking for one I like. Only answer I have is any original gun with a rib and nice wood. Or maybe a riot gun. I suppose every Model 12 collector has his favorite but that will certainly vary. In the end, none of that matters, find the one YOU like!

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