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Bert H. on Winchester Model 12, 16 Ga. Made 1927

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:17:13 +0000

Cossack said

Bert H. said
The correct date of manufacture is May 1926, and it is not chambered for modern 2 3/4" shells (unless a past owner had the chamber reamed for modern length shells). Further, it should not ever be shot with shells loaded with Steel Shot.
Bert

Thanks, Bert!
I don't have any shells around, but I'll see if I can get my hands on a 2 3/4 and see if it's been reamed for it.

That is not the correct way to measure the chamber. An unfired 2 3/4" shell will fit into the older 2 9/16" chamber... it only becomes 2 3/4" after it is fired, and it cannot fully open in a short chamber. Shooting a 2 3/4" shell in a short chamber creates excessive pressure and can cause the chamber to bulge or split. The only sure way to correctly verify the chamber length is to have it properly measured by someone with a chamber gauge.

Bert

Cossack on Winchester Model 12, 16 Ga. Made 1927

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:04:15 +0000

Bert H. said
The correct date of manufacture is May 1926, and it is not chambered for modern 2 3/4" shells (unless a past owner had the chamber reamed for modern length shells). Further, it should not ever be shot with shells loaded with Steel Shot.
Bert

Thanks, Bert!

I don't have any shells around, but I'll see if I can get my hands on a 2 3/4 and see if it's been reamed for it.

Bert H. on Winchester Model 12, 16 Ga. Made 1927

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:52:47 +0000

The correct date of manufacture is May 1926, and it is not chambered for modern 2 3/4" shells (unless a past owner had the chamber reamed for modern length shells). Further, it should not ever be shot with shells loaded with Steel Shot.

Bert

Cossack on Winchester Model 12, 16 Ga. Made 1927

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:33:20 +0000

Located in SW Montana. Happy to meet in-person. USPS MO preferred, but will consider other payment options.

Winchester Model 12. 16 Gauge. Full Choke. Made in 1927. 28" Barrel. G-VG Condition. Stock and forearm have dings and scuffs from normal field use, but no cracks or chips. Beautiful curly walnut on buttstock. Little bluing on receiver. $550 +60 Shipping. Add $30 if you need it to ship from an FFL.

steve004 on Selling 40 rounds (2 boxes) Antique Factory Original W.R.A.CO .38-72 WCF Ammunition for Winchester Model 1895

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:16:41 +0000

Just sent you a pm back.

deerhunter on Selling 40 rounds (2 boxes) Antique Factory Original W.R.A.CO .38-72 WCF Ammunition for Winchester Model 1895

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:13:36 +0000

steve004 said
PM on the way.

Hi Steve,

I just responded to your PM.

Thanks,

Don

steve004 on Selling 40 rounds (2 boxes) Antique Factory Original W.R.A.CO .38-72 WCF Ammunition for Winchester Model 1895

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:18:39 +0000

PM on the way.

deerhunter on Selling 40 rounds (2 boxes) Antique Factory Original W.R.A.CO .38-72 WCF Ammunition for Winchester Model 1895

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:37:36 +0000

Selling 40 rounds (2 boxes) Antique Factory Original W.R.A.CO .38-72 WCF Ammunition for Winchester Model 1895. All 40 rounds are in excellent condition and are factory original--no reloads. The 38-72 WCF ammo is very difficult to find since it's been obsolete for so many years. Boxes are a bit rough and one box is missing the box top lid. Asking $150 plus $20 shipping for all 40 rounds. Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks,

Don

deerhunter on Selling Winchester Factory Original Type 1A Rear Sight Elevator With Patent Marking "PAT.FEB.5.1901"

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:28:45 +0000

Selling Winchester Factory Original Type 1A Rear Sight Elevator With Patent Marking "PAT.FEB.5.1901". Elevator is in excellent condition. Asking $40 shipped. Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks,

Don

deerhunter on Selling Inner and Outer Magazine Tube With Butt Plate for Winchester Model 74 .22 Long Rifle

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:24:18 +0000

Selling Inner and Outer Magazine Tube With Butt Plate for Winchester Model 74 .22 Long Rifle. All Winchester factory original and in excellent condition with nearly all original bluing intact. Magazine tube functions perfectly. Asking $100 shipped. Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks,

Don

deerhunter on Selling Factory Original Magazine for Winchester Model 1905 Self Loading Rifle Caliber .32 SLR

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:18:03 +0000

Selling Factory Original Magazine for Winchester Model 1905 Self Loading Rifle Caliber .32 SLR. Magazine is in very nice condition and functions perfectly. Asking $200 shipped. Please send me a PM if interested.

Thanks,

Don

eddixon on looking for 1892 32-20 cartridge guide

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:17:08 +0000

looking for a right cartridge guide and screw for a 1892 32-20 my serial number is 619748 made in 1911 private message me here and I will be in touch thank you.

Ben on Looking for minty Winchester 69... not a 69A...please. :)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:03:29 +0000

Here's a pics of the 69 box when I picked it up at the Oregon Collectors show in Portland in 2018...

I've had some nice boxed Winchester's over the years... "friends" keep talking me out of them....:)

tsbccut on Looking for minty Winchester 69... not a 69A...please. :)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:18:56 +0000

Ben,

PM Sent.........

Tom

deerhunter on WTB Various Winchester 1905 Rifles/Mag/Ammo

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:35:34 +0000

Hodgeman19 said
Hi All, I’m in search of 35 WSL Ammo/Brass, a 1905 magazine for the 32 WSL chambering, or even a complete rifle in the 32 WSL chambering if that becomes easier to source than just a mag itself.

Thanks, and feel free to direct message me or reply to this post as necessary!

I have a magazine for the model 1905 in .32 WSL available for sale if you are still looking for one.

Don