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I am selling my model 12 barrel assembly. It is a 12 gauge 26 inch cylinder choke barrel. Overall The bluing is still very good I’d say 90-95%.
The serial number on it is L04xxxx
If you have any questions please ask or make an offer.
Thanks
April 15, 2005
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We prefer that you provide a complete serial number. That stated, the Model 12 never used an “L” prefix on the serial numbers.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thank you Bert, I didn’t realize i needed to post the whole serial number.
The whole number does have an L in front of it so I do not know what it is then. Perhaps you could shed some light on what I have then?
The serial number on the barrel is L041665. I can’t seem to figure out how to attache pictures.
April 15, 2005
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Hmmm… The serial number on the barrel assembly dates it as being manufactured in August/September 1944. It should be stamped with a 2-digit year number on the bottom of the barrel near the take down extension.
Very early in the Model 1912 production, the early 6-digit serial numbers had what appeared to be an “L” leading digit, but it was simply a poor cut rendition of the “1” digit (my theory was a lazy die maker). The same die(s) were previously used on the Model 1892, 1894, and 1897 receivers. The attached pictures show a few Model 1897 shotguns with the “L” looking numeral “1” digit. It is entirely possible that some of the late WW II production Model 12 shotguns also used a poorly made serial number digit die… I simply have not seen very many of them in the early 1-million serial number range.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Oh! Then it must be a “1” that looks like an “L” that would make sense. Here is a photo of the “L” in question. Do you think it is what you said with the poor die cut?
April 15, 2005
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Yes I do.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
May 26, 2017
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It was on armslist Dayton,ohio
