I purchased my first shotgun/gun couple weeks ago, friend of mine. Brought to my attention, was selling a shotgun. Working operating shotgun, firing pin works. As little did he know about firearms, he was told it was a Remington. i didnt know much either, so talked him down to $30, he took took the offer. Then when I took a closer look. I saw it was a 1961 winchester model 12 12g, 2 3/4, 30" barrel. After a good cleaning. It's a fine piece of American made art, shoots great.
That's cool. From what I understand, pre 1964 is the ticket. It is a cool gun. Curious. Does yours have stamped on it "Winchester 1912 Model 12". 1912 is when they started it, but haven't seen any others up close.
@@richardgibbins5612 I'd like one with a shorter barrel, be cool slam firing a shorter barrel than a 30" barrel. I would cut mine down, but it's a full choke and don't wanna depreciate the value either.
@@Jumanji2395 Yeah, I'd be tempted to cut it as well, but, I just can't. Lol! I'll look for a shorter barrel, or a parts gun for cheap and do that. I've yet to shoot it, but it cycles dummy rounds fine and does slam fire. I'm in my 60's, and still feel like a kid at Christmas when I get a new toy!
That is how the Winchester model 12 works. The shells in magazine rest against the follower. Model 12 will also slam fire.
I purchased my first shotgun/gun couple weeks ago, friend of mine. Brought to my attention, was selling a shotgun. Working operating shotgun, firing pin works. As little did he know about firearms, he was told it was a Remington. i didnt know much either, so talked him down to $30, he took took the offer.
Then when I took a closer look. I saw it was a 1961 winchester model 12 12g, 2 3/4, 30" barrel. After a good cleaning. It's a fine piece of American made art, shoots great.
That's cool. From what I understand, pre 1964 is the ticket. It is a cool gun. Curious. Does yours have stamped on it "Winchester 1912 Model 12". 1912 is when they started it, but haven't seen any others up close.
Mine just says winchester model 12, look up the serial number.
Sites says it's 1961 or one says 1962. So it's pre-64
@@Jumanji2395Beautiful classic the model 12. I picked one up today made in 1953. They are great old shotguns. I'd love one in 16ga.
@@richardgibbins5612 I'd like one with a shorter barrel, be cool slam firing a shorter barrel than a 30" barrel. I would cut mine down, but it's a full choke and don't wanna depreciate the value either.
@@Jumanji2395 Yeah, I'd be tempted to cut it as well, but, I just can't. Lol! I'll look for a shorter barrel, or a parts gun for cheap and do that. I've yet to shoot it, but it cycles dummy rounds fine and does slam fire. I'm in my 60's, and still feel like a kid at Christmas when I get a new toy!