winchester model 12 20 gauge

7jasper2371

Does anyone know if deluxe field model 12s had 24" barrels or if they could be special ordered that way from the facory? I bought one that looks like new, dates 1923, has a solid rib and checkered stock and forearm.The front bead and end of barrel look original.Any info would be appreciated.

7jasper2371

I am looking at a model 12 20 gauge manufactured in 1936.The bluing and wood is about 50% worn. It has a factory solid rip. Thank You for any information.

7jasper2371

I have a Winchester Model 12 20 gauge in excellent shape. The serial # is 1920844. How old is my gun? It has a non-original simmons 2 pin raised rib, non-original extended forearm, and non-original recoil pad. It's barrel is modified, 2 3/4 , and 28 in. long. I would say overal it is 95%. Can anyone tell me how much this gun is worth???

MIKE WISKEY

just to note; you measure the barrel by inserting a rod down to the closed bolt, measure how much is inside the barrel.

GuvamintCheese

What choke does it say it is on the side of the barrel? I am betting that the polychoke was cut off the end.

7jasper2371

Choke states full.

Old-Colts

Are you measuring the barrel length from the end of the barrel to the receiver or the end of the chamber?

In 1923 the 20 gauge was offered with a 25 inch barrel, which would be measured from the end of the barrel to the end of the chamber. However, no mention of a 24 inch barrel.

Winchester 1912

I've never seen reference to "special order" 24 inch barrels, nor was it listed as an option. It is probably an altered barrel due to, as cartod said, a removed polychoke or, a barrel that was damaged near the muzzle, and subsequently cut.

GuvamintCheese

Check the choke and see if its full. if its not its been cut.

we_dig_it

quote:Originally posted by cartod
Check the choke and see if its full. if its not its been cut.


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