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Winchester model 12

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  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a 1929 Winchester Model 12, 16 guage, 2 3/4. I believe it to be a field grade with 2 barrel assemblies. Barrel 1 is a 22 inch improved cylinder with a solid rib. Barrel 2 is a 28 inch with loop sight. The gun is in fair to good condition and was wondering what it might be worth.

    I would have attached pics if I could figure out how to do it.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have 2 questions.
    First,Im just wondering how I would go about changing a left-hand safe back to the original right-hand safe.

    And 2, what is the correct way to measure the barrel length of a Model 12.

    Thanks
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a model 12 winchester,serial number is 1114092.its a 12 ga,with a 2 3/4 chamber with a cutts comp on the barrel.could anyone tell me how old it is..thanks
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a Winchester Model 12 that I am trying to put a plug into for duck hunting. I can not figure out how to get the magazine open to put the plug in. Is there a trick to this? Wlll this require tools? Thank you in advance for the help.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    Have a 20 gauge model 12 that will not lock. Have replaced the barrel chamber ring, ejector to no effect. Extractor looks good and weapon will eject, however not stay locked. Does anybody have any advice on this matter. Greatly appreciated!!
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a Winchester Model 12 that was passed down to me. I would never sell but i have always been curious about the rarity and the value. The seriel # on the reciever is 932059. The number on the barrel and forend is 933059. I also have another barrel and forend. the # on it is 933059. both barrels are 12 ga 2 3/4. One barrel is marked FULL. Any info would be greatly appreciated
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    [?]I aguired [2]model2 from my grandfather would like some imfromation on them 1 is 12ga superspeed@superX 30" barrel mattel rim proof steel barrel sn#1193976 what is it wotrh @ what year was it made. any imfo please [:)]
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I just inherited a Winchester Model 12 20 gauge shotgun that belonged to my grandfather. The serial # is 388906. Any idea when it was manufactured?
    Thanks
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I need to get some info on the "Y series"
    models..I believe they were only produced the last couple of years before
    Winchester sold out to US Repeating arms--late 50s and pre 64.. I think all Y
    series Mod 12s had a ventilated rib..but do not know what gauges were available
    for sure..Do know they had a Model 12 12 gauge TRAP gun..Would like to know if
    they had field guns--barrel lentghs and chokes..also did they make a 16 gauge..I
    like the 28 gauge so much now I am compliplating a 12 or 16 gauge, but must be a
    Y series..If available they will undoubtably be hard to find and no doubt out of
    my price range, but I am curious.

    Thanks

    Rockton
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a Winchester model 12, 12 gauge 26" ws1 that was made in 1963 that I use for grouse hunting. It shoots and points like a dream, however within the last year or so sometimes it is extremely hard to push the pump back forward once fired to load the second round. I have taken the receiver apart multiple times to clean and lube everything inside, I even took it to a local gunsmith, he honed some of the sliding parts inside, he said because of their design this was the nature of the model 12. It doesn't do this every time I shoot just at random. Does anyone know of a special lube or something I could use. I also found a receiver from a Y model 12 for sale, would my barrel and stock interchange with it? I know the Y models were casted instead of machined, does this effect the smoothness of the action? Any help appreciated. Thanks
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have a older model 12 i picked up about 20 years ago and cant find much on it as far as its value. I was manufactured in the US with matching serial number of 1660872. It has a 30 inch barrel with factory ventalated rib with a 2 3/4 inch chamber and full choke. I also has a peep sight install behind the bolt that appears to have been after market. If anyone has any information on this firearm, its history and value please help me out. I have seen one very simular in Cabella's gun library with a price take of about $1800, only notable difference was the serial number which was 157xxxx with a 3 inch chamber.

    The wood on my gun is in excellent condition and the metal in very good condition with a fair amount of bluing wear on the receiver.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I am having problems with a model 12 winchester. When assembled, the cartridge cutoff does not block the magazine when the bolt is closed and you cannot load shells as they pop back out. What am I doing wrong?
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I have just received a Winchester model 1912 12 guage full choke, serial number 769** with a 30" barrel. Can anyone give me a clue about the date of manufacture? Gun is not for sale, but was left to me by my great-grandfather. Thanks. Earl.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    Can a winchester model 12 12 gauge 2 3/4" chamber be modified ( have chamber lenghtened) to shoot 3" shells
    The reason i ask is i own a model 12 roit gun (watts commemorative edition[:D]) which is in like new condition. I would like to purchase a extra barrel/ mag,forearm which i see a lot of on ebay. I would like to have a spare duck gun realize the new set up will have to be fitted .What i really wanted was a 12 heavy duck
    thanks rp
  • charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,572 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the problem is intermittent I'd be looking at the ammo first and making sure that I pulled the slide all the way to the rear every time.
  • asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What are you using for ammo? Cheap promo, mix and match, reloads?
    If the gun is clean and functional (not worn out) I tend to suspect ammo with an intermittent failure such as that.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I mostly hunt with Winchester high brass super x , Its not in the ammo because it will also do this when working the action unloaded
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    Anybody know if the Y series receiver will work on this gun?
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    Anybody know if the Y series receiver will work on this gun?
  • utvolsutvols Member Posts: 112 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Before I took a matching pre 64 and mixing parts, I would contact Stu Wright in Illinois. He is supposed to be The Man on M12s.


    http://www.wrightsgunsmiths.com/wrightsgunsmiths_004.htm
  • Okie743Okie743 Member Posts: 2,736 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yep, you need to get the M12 to someone that knows what they are doing, not a Bubba Jake Leg.
    I've shot M12's for years and can shoot them fast than a auto, smooth as silk.
  • toad67toad67 Member Posts: 13,008 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When the gun is assembled, how tight is the barrel to the receiver? Are you able to move, or twist the barrel slightly when it is assembled? If that's the c might need to take up the barrel a few notches. If you have problems with it, and can't get it fixed, shoot me an email and I think that I can head you in the right direction.
  • Dixie16Dixie16 Member Posts: 78
    edited November -1
    I can move the barrel very slightly with it assembled, I'd say about 1/32" of movement
  • Aztngundoc22Aztngundoc22 Member Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    OK :

    Yes indeed ! Stu is just outside Pinkneyville , IL. ( southern IL. ) , not to far from where I grew up ...............

    Good Luck !!!

    Thanks !!!
    The more people I meet : The more I like my Dog :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:


    I Grew Old Too Fast (And Smart Too damn Slow !!!) !!! :o :?
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