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WINCHESTER MODEL 12 FEATHERWEIGHT
QUAIL HUNTER O1
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I am interesting in finding out more about this shotgun, made from 1959 to 1961. I think it would make a good pheasant gun. I think the only non-steel parts are the allow trigger guard but not sure. Is there anyone who can help me on this one.
Is it a reliable gun? I know that the Model 12 guys do not really consider this a true model 12 so looking for imput.
Thanks,
Paul
Is it a reliable gun? I know that the Model 12 guys do not really consider this a true model 12 so looking for imput.
Thanks,
Paul
Comments
You are correct the trigger guard assy. was an alluminum alloy. The forearm was one of the weakest points because it had a screw through it holding it onto the action slide. It had a tendancy to crack here.
Price wise, you start seeing very good ones 90% condition or better starting in the low $300s and up. The Imp/cly barreled gun will be the most expensive. Hope This helps you. Regards Dave
Welcome to the forum Quail Hunter!! The Md 12 Featherweight, was constructed from "Heat treated chrome molybdenum Winchester Proof Steel" That's right off the original advertisement. Yes it's reliable, but very hard to find parts and barrels for. It came with a 30 in. Full, 28 in. Full or Modified, or a 26 in Imp/Cyl, plain barrel. It's approximate weight was 6 Lbs 10 oz, with a 28 in. barrel where the standard Md 12 with a 28 in. barrel was 7 lbs 5 oz..
You are correct the trigger guard assy. was an alluminum alloy. The forearm was one of the weakest points because it had a screw through it holding it onto the action slide. It had a tendancy to crack here.
Price wise, you start seeing very good ones 90% condition or better starting in the low $300s and up. The Imp/cly barreled gun will be the most expensive. Hope This helps you. Regards Dave
What should you expect to pay for an I/C gun in 95% condition?
Also, what can you expect from Winchester on the choking? Some books I have say for I/C, expect .004 to .006 and for modified, expect .010 to .015 in choke constriction.
This is a great site to find out information and thanks for your reply.
Paul
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Up-date: there is a Featherweight with Modified choke here at GB opening bid of $375. Under Winchester Shotguns, item # 2362105.
Also on another site there was a Modified graded at 94% for $395, and an Imp/Cyl graded at 95% for $495 both from dealers, and I don't know if they are still available. Email me for the site. Dave