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I just came across this gun that belonged to my deceased husband’s grandfather and I’d like to get some info on the gun and if it is valuable so I can pass it on to my 4-H Super Shooter grandson.
Model 12, 12g
Serial # 301781 Trap
30″ barrel, Winchester Proof Steel
2 3/4″ Full
Stock is ~ 13″ w/ black diamond, beautiful marled wood
I can’t post photos but would be happy to email them to you. The gun is in excellent (always in a case) condition.
April 15, 2005
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Please send the pictures to me at – [email protected]
The serial number indicates that it was manufactured in October 1921.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 31, 2009
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Grandma Bobbi said
I just came across this gun that belonged to my deceased husband’s grandfather and I’d like to get some info on the gun and if it is valuable so I can pass it on to my 4-H Super Shooter grandson.Model 12, 12g
Serial # 301781 Trap
30″ barrel, Winchester Proof Steel
2 3/4″ Full
Stock is ~ 13″ w/ black diamond, beautiful marled wood
I can’t post photos but would be happy to email them to you. The gun is in excellent (always in a case) condition.
The fact that it is a family heirloom makes it priceless. Just don’t shoot steel shot, only lead.
Thanks for the heads up. Can you tell me the best lead-alternative shot for this gun? My grandson is only 11 years old and shoots Turkeys and targets.
March 31, 2009
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I hear they make a copper or copper/zink shot. Never used any of this. Newer shotguns can use steel. You need to go to a good sporting goods store in your area and see what others are using.
November 7, 2015
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Grandma Bobbi said
Thanks for the heads up. Can you tell me the best lead-alternative shot for this gun? My grandson is only 11 years old and shoots Turkeys and targets.
Is lead prohibited where he’ll be using the shotgun?
Mike
