Winchester model 12 question (was: Hey! Happy Fourth (early)!)

[Who'sJohn?]

What year was Winchester model 12 serial number 317169 produced? I like your site- just joined, found you through a Google search. I was told I could do a serial number search on the Winchester site, but couldn't find that option. :confused: Thanks for your help.

[bear71]

Welcome to the forum, Who'sJohn!

I will be shooting firearms over the holiday in great abundance. I have a buddy that centers his two big shooting weekends around Memorial Day and Labor Day. I center mine on Independence Day and Thanksgiving.

[Jorg]

According to http://www.armscollectors.com/sn/windates.htm the year of manufacture was 1923.

I changed the title of the thread to more accurately reflect your question.

[Lightninstrike]

Google is your friend:

http://armscollectors.com/sn/winlookup.php

[maxgsp]

Silly question...but was looking for a website or instructions on how to clean/lube a Winchester 1912 12ga shotgun. Also, how can I tell what choke in in the gun (if any). I have been told that I cannot shoot steel from this gun, so I guess I'll have to shoot lead or bismuth? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[highorder]

The choke is stamped on the chamber section of the barrel, on the left, or "stage right" as the case may be.