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August 28, 2024
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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.
April 15, 2005
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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
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August 28, 2024
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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.
April 15, 2005
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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
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
August 28, 2024
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Bert H. said
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
Thanks again, Bert. I appreciate your input, as always.
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