I was recently given a Winchester Model 1912 20 gauge, full choke on my birthday. Its history in my family goes at least as far back as it being my great grandfather's, but I've checked the numbers on one site and it shows the date of manufacture to be the year 1913. That out dates my great grampa by a bit, making me think there was a good chance he got it from his dad. Its been around the block, and there isn't much bluing on it and a small crack on the stock. I've done some checking on Gunbroker, and it appears to be much more sentimentally valuable and not so much collectible in the condition it is in. The wear doesn't bother me that much, Grandpa Ed was responsible for that and I liked him a lot
I have no idea if it is short chambered, or if it takes 2 3/4." I am planning on taking it to a gunsmith in my area to go over it, if it isn't able to take 2 3/4s currently is there any reason not to have it re chambered? Im looking at a place that quotes $75 for the conversion (online, no phone call yet). I'd like to be able to shoot it, even if I'm going to just keep it safe for a while I want to know how she shoots.
Oh, and I'm also a knucklehead and I can't figure out how to put it all back together after cleaning it (receiver, bolt, trigger group) I've done some searching for guides online, and I'm still out of my league. I'm new to shotguns, please don't judge me to harshly. Anyone know of a really good resource for instructions?
Anyways, I'm still very proud... here are some pics.
I have no idea if it is short chambered, or if it takes 2 3/4." I am planning on taking it to a gunsmith in my area to go over it, if it isn't able to take 2 3/4s currently is there any reason not to have it re chambered? Im looking at a place that quotes $75 for the conversion (online, no phone call yet). I'd like to be able to shoot it, even if I'm going to just keep it safe for a while I want to know how she shoots.
Oh, and I'm also a knucklehead and I can't figure out how to put it all back together after cleaning it (receiver, bolt, trigger group) I've done some searching for guides online, and I'm still out of my league. I'm new to shotguns, please don't judge me to harshly. Anyone know of a really good resource for instructions?
Anyways, I'm still very proud... here are some pics.