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Model 12 Hard Case ?
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Dave M.
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September 1, 2026 - 12:07 am
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Local gun shop took in a model 12 pigeon grade, 12 gauge made in 1924. It came in an old wooden hard case that has Cassell custom fit cases on a tag inside the case.  Case measures 35″ x 8.5″ x 2.75″IMG_3282.jpegIMG_3283.jpegIMG_3284.jpegIMG_3285.jpegIMG_3286.jpeg

Does anyone know if this is a period correct case? And could the shotgun have come in it? Sorry, I don’t have a picture.

Thanks

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Pictures would be most helpful to determine one way or the other. But will add from the start, I have my doubts towards it being the genuine article.

Never say never.

Sincerely,

Maverick

P.S. Post some pictures to see what were actually talking about here.

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Dave M.
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No one has seen a case like this before?

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It’s not a factory case my guess from 60’s to 70’s if it was factory would it not say winchester on it

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I found a newspaper article dated Feb. 1, 1953 where a remington  32 shotgun  (2 barrels) SN 2949 had been stolen from a Cassel case.

That is all I have found so far. Don

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Winchester provided their own cases when so ordered.  The Cassell case is an aftermarket item.

Bert

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