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January 22, 2016
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I recently purchased a Model 12, 12 gauge, made in 1946 with a 28″ solid rib barrel marked improved cylinder. I was wondering how common this configuration is as while I am not really a model 12 collector this is the first one I have ever seen.
April 15, 2005
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David,
It is not even remotely common. I would describe it as “rare”.
Bert
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January 22, 2016
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Bert: Thank you for the information, I have collected model 70s since the early 70s but just started getting interested in model 12s. I have a lot to learn, but it looks like I have found the right place.
April 15, 2005
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David,
Welcome to the best place on the entire www to talk “Winchester”.
Bert
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February 8, 2013
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Bert H;
I’ve never been big on Model 12s’, I’ve owned 3 over the years. I sold one beautiful Trap gun a few years ago, and still have 2 remaining. One is a 1st year of production (1914) 12 gauge “Field Grade” with a 30″ Full choke. NOT PRISTINE!!, but beautiful barrel with “Fair” wood. The other is a higher grade 12 gauge with “Fancy Grade” stock, Flat, semi Beavertail, ribbed forearm in the same “Fancy Grade” wood as the stock. (Probably added later) It has a 28″ Modified Choked barrel with a solid rib, manufactured in 1927. It has engraving on either side. I think this too was added afterword. I also think it’s one of the least expensive types of Winchester engraving styles. It has some scroll with a single duck flying. This on both sides of frame. It’s been used but not abused. Is this one also fairly unusual?
Larry,
April 15, 2005
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apache said
Bert H;
I’ve never been big on Model 12s’, I’ve owned 3 over the years. I sold one beautiful Trap gun a few years ago, and still have 2 remaining. One is a 1st year of production (1914) 12 gauge “Field Grade” with a 30″ Full choke. NOT PRISTINE!!, but beautiful barrel with “Fair” wood. The other is a higher grade 12 gauge with “Fancy Grade” stock, Flat, semi Beavertail, ribbed forearm in the same “Fancy Grade” wood as the stock. (Probably added later) It has a 28″ Modified Choked barrel with a solid rib, manufactured in 1927. It has engraving on either side. I think this too was added afterword. I also think it’s one of the least expensive types of Winchester engraving styles. It has some scroll with a single duck flying. This on both sides of frame. It’s been used but not abused. Is this one also fairly unusual?
Larry,
Larry,
If the engraving was added after the fact, then No, there is nothing unusual about it.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
February 8, 2013
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Bert H.
As you know or rather I think you might guess, I’ve never been a big collector of Winchester Model 12’s, and don’t know much about them. I do however have two remaining in my vault. One is a first year of manufacture 12 gauge field grade, 2 3/4″ shells, with a marked “Full” choked 30″ barrel with no rib. This gun was manufactured in 1914. My question on this shotgun is as follows. Is this gun considered a “5 for 5 gun”? My other is a Fancy Grained Wood Deluxe (I think) 28″ barreled, solid rib, I/M choked with # 12/1 or 12/1b engraving. Although the engraving is very well accomplished, I’m not sure if it’s Factory or not. The gun was manufactured in 1927. I would be happy to supply you with serial numbers when I open my vault if you deam it necessary. Thank you in advance.
Apache (YaTaHeyKola)
April 15, 2005
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I have no idea what you are referring to when you say “5 for 5 gun”.
To be perfectly honest, the Model 12 is not my one of my strong points within the Winchester topic. I own exactly one Model 12 (inherited from my grandfather), and it is a 1927 production field grade gun with a 32″ solid ribbed full choke barrel. I have studied (and collect) the Model 1893/1897 exposed hammer slide-action shotguns.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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