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Joe Stromski
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I picked up a nice 20 gauge Model 12 a while back and am trying to figure out what it is.It has a vent rib,skeet choke marked on the barrel and checkered stock and forearm. Serial number is 1923387. Not marked “Skeet” on the receiver. I thought it might be a “Super Field “ model but as far as I’ve read those only had solid ribs.Is this correct?I have to dig it out to see if the rib is marked Simmons but I don’t think so.Any helpful information would be appreciated.

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Joe,

The odds are good that you have a “Super Field” grade gun.  They were made with both a Solid and a Vent Rib.  The s/n ID’s it has a February 1961 production gun.

Can you post pictures of it?

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Bert,I will send them to your email. Haven’t figured out how to post them online.The rib is NOT marked Simmons and there is a steel grip cap on it. 
Any thoughts on value? Thanks for your help. Joe

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Here are your pictures…

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Thanks for posting those Bert. 

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Joe Stromski said
Thanks for posting those Bert. 

  

We need to get you up to speed on posting pics, I really enjoyed those! Very nice Model 12.

 

 

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The rib is a “Three Pin, Duck Bill Ventilated Rib”.  Shown on page 238 in the “The Greatest Hammerless Repeating Shotgun Ever Built”.  By Dave Riffle.  RDB

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Joe Stromski said
Thanks for posting those Bert. 

  

You are welcome… always happy to assist/help any WACA members! Cool

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The three pin vent rib became available in 1961.  It appears to be a Skeet Grade gun.  These later Skeet Grades were not marked “Skeet”.  I have a 1954 Skeet Grade simular to yours except it has the earlier Donut style rib.  You have a very nice Model 12!

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That is a handsome Model 12!

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What a beauty!  And a 20 gauge to boot. That’s 20th Century Winchester at its best, I think. If you should ever tire of it….don’t hesitate to call. 

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