winchester model 12 pump

[imissedit]

I just thought i would share a peek at my Favorite. It was given to me when I was born for being the first male grandchild. It is priceless to me, so I will never sell it. It is a Winchester Model 12 16 ga. pump. Full choke. Patent dates are between July 21 1896 and July 22 1913
Sreial # 312033 It has a 27" barrel. It has been re-chambered for todays shells. I believe it has a walnut stock but I am not sure on that. Let me know what you think of it.

 

[Brasso]

Those 12's sure are pretty. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.

 

[BigG]

That is a real classic. Congratulations!

 

[Chipperman]

What a great gift!
All I got when I was born was a smack on the hind quarters.

 

[Dave McCracken]

What do I think of it? I think you got a terrific shotgun and terrific ancestors. A coupla things...

The 16 gauge Model 12 was built on the same frame as the 20 and 28. It carries like a 20, as the old saw goes, and hits pretty much like a twelve.

Much as I like my 870s, this comes very close to optimum for an upland repeater. Choke's a little tight, but that can be lived with.

Take good care of it, a shotgun like this is a piece of heritage than can be passed down for more generations.

Enjoy....

 

[EVIL5LITER]

Dave,
Was it all years of the 16 gauge that was built on the 20 gauge frames, or just certain years?

Anything in particular to look for (or look out for)?

 

[Dave McCracken]

All years.

I know of no dud models or eras with the 12.

Mayhap a real expert on these can elucidate.

 

[Tom Held]

Even a Vent Rib!

A 16 ga Model 12 with an original Winchester vent rib is a rare one indeed. This is the only one I have ever seen. Most have solid ribs if any ribs at all.

 

[imissedit]

I forgot to mention that it is not an original vented rib. It is a Simmons.