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Hello. I have a very nice model 12 , 12 gauge with a 20″ barrel mfg in 1931. It has checking on the stock. I don’t think it’s a riot gun, too short for trap. If anybody has a clue, it would be appreciated. Thank you
April 15, 2005
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A factory original Model 12 with a 20-inch barrel is either a Riot Gun or a Trench Gun. The standard grade 12-ga guns, and the higher grade guns were manufactured with 26-inch or longer barrels. You did not mention what the choke marking is on the left side of the barrel ? Can you post a clear picture of the factory stamped markings on the barrel?
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Thank you Bert for responding. The choke is Full. I spent 45 minutes trying to post a picture with no luck. Clicking on the insert/edit image icon gets me a box that asks for source, description, and size, do that and nothing happens. Shouldn’t have bought a smartphone either.
Thanks, Bob
March 31, 2009
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If the barrel is 20″ and it says full it has been cut down. As a guest you can not add pictures directly. Someone can tell you how, just not me.
April 15, 2005
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As Chuck mentioned, the barrel has been chopped (cut down). The FULL choke marking indicates it originally had a 30″ or 32″ barrel.
Bert
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