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taperloc
Junior Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/04/2009 : 11:55:48 PM
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In his book, THE WINCHESTER MODEL 12, Madis states that “Winchester offered to lengthen any twelve gauge chamber to fire the 3” shell for an additional charge”. He goes on to state that for a time, this was a popularly requested option.
Has anyone ever run across a Model 12 with this “option”? (not a heavy duck).
I would assume that Winchester would have marked the barrel 3” and the ejection port would be longer.
Would it be possible to just re-chamber the barrel and lengthen the ejection port on a 2 ¾” gun to. Fire 3” shells?
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Edited by - taperloc on 11/06/2009 12:06:45 PM |
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Bert H.
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2009 : 1:10:10 PM
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Hello John,
"Popularly requested" ... doubtful. Did it happen occasionally... Yes. I have not personally seen one... yet. Yes, Winchester would have remarked the gun to indicate the new 3" chamber.
I am not a gunsmith, but I can see no reason why a 2-3/4" gun can not be opened up for a 3" shell. |
Bert H. - http://www.bbhc.org/firearms/records.cfm
Real Men own and shoot a WINCHESTER Single-Shot!
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Barzillia
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Posted - 11/06/2009 : 10:06:18 PM
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Kind of rough on the forcing cone, I would think, but the metal is there.
If Winchester says it's ok, well, then.... |
"Most people fancy themselves innocent of those crimes of which they cannot be convicted." Seneca
"Hope has two children: anger, and courage." Augustine, Confessions |
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Winchester Model 12 convert 2 3/4" to 3"???
