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What year was the Model 12 introduced in 28 gauge?I had always thought it was 1934,but was just watching a video on you tube ,where a fellow says he has a Model 12 28 gauge that was made in 1929.
In as far as I know, which ain’t a lot. The Model 12 in 28 gauge was announced in 1934 and continued until 1958 when production ended.
Dave
WACA #10119
NRA Member
That is my understanding as well,David.
In the video the fellow shows and talks about his collection of all the Model 12 gauges.He advices about fake 28 gauge Model 12’s,but if his 28 gauge Model 12 dates to 1929 ,I believe there is a good chance his 28 gauge Model 12 is a fake.
Just been doing some more reading on the subject and I see many say the 28 gauge Model 12 was not introduced until 1937.I wonder which is right ,1934 or 1937?
I looked in the Bible, the 4th Edition of The Red Book in which Bert Hartman, who of course is the subject matter expert, and sure enough it states as well 1934! So, I am going with Bert and The Red Book!
And, although I am going of topic here, The 4th Edition of the Red Book of Winchester Values is absolutely the best reference for values, descriptions, history and such. It IS my go to book! Well worth it if you do not have one!
Dave
Dave
WACA #10119
NRA Member
I read that Winchester used some 20 gauge receivers when making the 28 gauge model 12s. They said that if you removed the stock, the gauge number is stamped on the butt of the receiver. It is possible to have a factory made 28 gauge that is stamped 20 gauge behind the stock. The ones stamped 28 are worth more. I wonder if that owner who has a 28 gauge that he said was made in 1929 might not have one of those early 20 gauge receivers on his gun.
Tony Tremper said
I read that Winchester used some 20 gauge receivers when making the 28 gauge model 12s. They said that if you removed the stock, the gauge number is stamped on the butt of the receiver. It is possible to have a factory made 28 gauge that is stamped 20 gauge behind the stock. The ones stamped 28 are worth more. I wonder if that owner who has a 28 gauge that he said was made in 1929 might not have one of those early 20 gauge receivers on his gun.
Interesting thought.I know some 20 gauge guns were converted to 28 gauge.Do not know if 20 gauge receivers were used in 28 gauge manufacture by Winchester or not.Hopefully some one with knowledge of Model 12 manufacture, will chime in with an answer.
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