Model 12 Takedown?

[rick spencer]

Need help with a value of this piece, A friend of mine was given this by a relative who doesn't like guns. It is a winchester model 12 that i believe is a takedown model, I was told it has been in this leather case for at least 40 years! wich is what i think has caused the pitting on the reciever. The serial number is 7374xx I haven't the foggiest idea where to look for a value on one with a case like this, Any ideas?? I should note that the barrel is 30 inches and is full choke also.

 

[rick spencer]

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[chas08]

In this part of the world a $400-$450 gun at the most.

 

[rick spencer]

Does anyone know if this is actually called a takedown model?

 

[chas08]

All the model 12's that I have seen, including the two that I own, take down that same way. I don't recall ever hearing of a model 12 being refered to as a "take down model" The rust, and the 30" full choke barrel detract from its value some

 

[natman]

All Model 12s are takedown. The fixed frame version is a Model 25.

 

[MMCSRET]

I've been told that all model 1912 and model 12 guns were take down except the few Model 12 Featherweights made from '59 to '62. The Model 25 is a solid frame of almost identical design as the Model 12. Maybe someone can verify or correct what I just stated.
natman is faster!!!!!!!!!
S/N 7374XX dates to 1937 by my data.

 

[kosinar]

I would be interested in the case but not the gun.

 

[glazer1972]

I agree $400 or so for the gun. Don't know on the case.

 

[rick spencer]

Thanks!

Thanks for the info guys! Yeah i like the case too! The guy just brought me the original wooden cleaning kit that came with gun, he say's the original owner ordered all of this at the same time.