Winchester Model 12 Riot Gun

Looks in great shape! Price was good, not a steal, but a good deal. I've shot many Model 12's from riots to Trap guns, loved 'em all.

Looks really nice. I guarantee if I found that in a shop around me it'd be at least double the price.

I think its cool.

That's a really nice piece. Congrats.
A model 12 is at the top of the pump gun food chain. A bit more complicated than an 870, but just as durable. The takedown ability is awesome. That should serve you well for the rest of your days.
One of my mod 12s is a '59 model . 1461xxx iirc.

I am a dyed-in-the-wool 870 guy, only because Model 12's are fairly scarce and cost more. The 870 is heavier than a 12 to carry and swing (in the same gauge), and the 12 points easier than the 870. As a kid I shot a Model 12 16 gauge 28" full choke field grade for pheasants in Nebraska (along with an 870 12 gauge 26" IC choke) in the late 60's and early 70's and made my longest shot ever on a pheasant at 60 paces on a crossing shot. I used to shoot skeet back then and often borrowed a friend's 12 in 20 gauge 20" with a Cutts Comp. Man, that gun was slick and loud! Many memories!

Your pictures made me drool, sir. Very nice gun!

I'm 65 and if you decide you don't want it, I have a home for it here in Pe Ell.

Jim

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Nice find and for a decent price! Very reliable and durable shotgun.

I carried one like that stuck beside the seat next to my drivers door of a square body Caprice back in the day.

Look like you got lucky and found you a nice shotgun.Congratulations!

That is sweet!!! Great price also.

Great find!

ColtPythonElite said:

I carried one like that stuck beside the seat next to my drivers door of a square body Caprice back in the day.

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back before the center Lecco Lock no doubt