Forgot to write down the SNs before I put it in storage, but the FFL told me it was made in 1926. It simply says "Nickel Steel" on the barrel and not "especially for smokeless powder" . I think so on the Model 12. Current Stock: 1. Gun appears rarely used, & Well Kept. This extremely popular pump action shotgun saw action in World war I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Wars and was used … Winchester Bronze Model 1912 Lockback Pocket Knife - W15 1988-1 IN BOX *Winchester Model 98 Cannon. Share This Article. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Your gun was made in 1919. The Model 1912 (or as it is more commonly known-- 'Model 12') was Winchester's first slide-action hammerless shotgun. Tournament Grade: Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2005 4:06 am Posts: 124 Location: horseheads NY I have a winchester model 12, it's an early gun serial number is 308###, It's a 12ga full, it has a very large button safety and 26 inch barrels. From its debut until the end of the 1950's, the Winchester Model 1912 was the pump shotgun, long known as "the perfect repeater." Such a beautiful gun and a dream to shoot. WIN MODEL 1912 /12, WINCHESTER's LONGEST RUN OF Shotgun ever. Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or "pump action" to cycle the mechanism. Does nickel steel … Johnson’s concept took a solid block of steel and milled it out to accommodate the receiver. on the underside of receiver (forward end), should match ser. 3" Super-X. Watch ; Tag # 205 Winchester Win-Lite 12g Barrel - 24” Full Choke 2-3/4" - Model 59. It was initially available in 20 gauge only (12 and 16 gauge guns were not sold until late 1913). Time left 3h 44m left. Description: "COLLECTORS" WINCHESTER 16 GAUGE "MODEL 12" Nickel Steel Made In "1923". It was designed by T. C. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer. The 12 gauge were produced with a 2 3/4" chamber. . Michigan Gun Owners Community Forum > Knowledge Sharing > Firearm Identification/Value > Nickel Steel Winchester Model 12, 12 gauge, 30" B, serial 440xxx. All Model 1912 shotguns (20, 16, and 12 gauge) were made with Nickel Steel barrels as standard... again, no premium. ", "NICKEL STEEL BARREL MODEL 1912s & 12s (mfg 1912-1931) have become very popular in recent years, & some collectors are actually specializing in old Nickel Steel Model 12's only", - "SPECIAL ORDER FEATURES ON FIELD GUNS HAVE CAPTURED MUCH COLLECTOR INTEREST IN RECENT YEARS. It is marked Nickel Steel … COMBINATIONS OF THESE FEATURES CAN ADD A CONSIDERABLE % TO THE BASE VALUES LISTED.". on bottom rear of Mag. Wishlist. Chambers for the Model 12 are as follows: 12 gauge, 2-3/4-inch shell regardless of date of mfg. In an ad in the October 1952 American Rifleman, Winchester proclaimed. $55.00. 1912-1931) have become very popular in recent years, and some collectors are actually specializing on nickel steel Model 12s only. Watch # 200 Winchester Model 1911 SL-12 … The Serial# is 399,XXX, so I believe this puts it made in 1925. standard, nickel, or stainless steel (scarce) barrel with or without rib (matted, solid, or VR), 2 9/16 (early 16 or 20 ga., … As mentioned, nickel steel Winchester Model 12, chambered in 12 Gauge with a modified choke. All Winchester Model 12 shotguns in 16 ga. were made between 1912 and 1964. This is a discussion on Winchester Model 12 16 gauge nickle steel within the Winchester Shotgun Forum forums, part of the Shotgun Forums by Model category; I have a Model 12, 16 gauge from 1933 made of nickle steel. As mentioned the 16 ga. was the least popular of the gages. (With trigger held, fires on each forward. [1] BARREL: NICKLE STEEL, 29.5 Inches. Winchester’s Model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of America’s finest. Any thoughts on this ? There is no … Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12-gauge pump action shotgun. I bought this used, of course, and I paid $350.00 before taxes. nos. Serial number 325XXX. The Model 12 was designed by Winchester engineer T.C. I dont know if the barrels are the origional length. > Foregrip: Flawless. PDA. This gun has some checkering on the stock and forend, with the forend being shorter than some I've seen. On a trip to a sporting goods store, my daughter noticed some old Winchester Model 12 shotguns. and not 2 3/4 shells, no markings on the barrel. Barrel inscribed. (2) BLACK PARKERIZED VENT RIB (BY A WINCHESTER SPECIAL CONTRACTOR). Offered in 12, 16 and 20 gauge; I will never be able to look at a Model 12 Winchester shotgun without thinking of him. I take it they typically go for more than $350.00, even in the condition mine is in? 1912, 2 1/2 in. I also know these older Model 12 16 gauges were 2 9/16 ? tube. April 12, 2007 . She seemed amazed by their length and … Overview; Product Description 16 Gauge; 50% blue, very good bore, very good stock, 26'' barrel, Model 1912 16-gauge nickel steel… VERY Lightly Used Slide Action. Forget exact barrel length. this being a 16 Gauge it is not a very popular shotgun Gauge, in the U.S. the 12 gauge and the 20 gauge have dominated the hunting field, but to a collector of Winchester shotguns It maybe worth quite a bit of money, my guess would be $300.00 to $500.00 maybe even more as I do not collect shotguns Winchester Model 12 - Model 1912 Known as the "perfect repeater" when introduced in 1912, the Winchester model 12 was produced in numbers close to two million over a 51 year period. Introduced in 20 gauge in 1912, 16 and 12 gauge guns followed in 1914. There are few manufacturers that have a long-storied history in the defense industry as Winchester. Receiver and Ammo Tube #s Match. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Call To Purchase. Gauge rarity in increasing order is 12 ga., 16 ga., 20 ga., .410 bore (Model 42), and 28 ga. Serialization breakdown by year of manufacture is provided under the "Model Serialization" section of this book. Watch #1131 Winchester model 12 shotgun buttstock 12 ga. Pre-Owned. $850.00. My dad has a 1916 nickel steel Model 12 16 gauge in pristine condition. You did great getting this for $350 Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or "pump action" to cycle the mechanism. I have a 16 ga. Mdl. This 12 gauge pump action Model 12 shotgun has a tapered round 25" blued steel barrel with matted ventilated rib. MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION - 12 (introduced 1914), 16 (introduced 1914), 20 (initial ga., mfg. until 1927), or 28 (introduced 1937) ga., 25 (20 ga. only, mfg. MOD 1912s QUICKLY BREAK DOWN, easily separating into [Mag Tube + Barrel], & [Stock/receiver]; MAKING THEM EASIER to CASE, STORE, & TRANSPORT. Winchester Model 1912 12 Gauge Nickel Steel Barrel Description: Winchester Model 1912 12 Gauge Nickel Steel Barrel From out of Florida we offer this nice original Winchester Model 1912 12 ga, with a 28-inch Nickel Steel barrel, serial #84292, circa 1914. New Listing Winchester Model 12 12gauge 29” Nickel Steel barrel assembly Pre-Owned. On the left side of the barrel is stamped Winchester Trademark Ma ...Click for … Watch; WINCHESTER MODEL 12 … > FROM WIKIPEDIA - DESCRIPTION: " The Model 1912 (shortened to Model 12 in 1919) was the next step from the Winchester Model 1897 hammer-fired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier Winchester Model 1893 shotgun. Then: "ADD 50%-60% FOR A WIN MILLED Vent Rib". [5] Lettering: Crisp, deep, highly readable. Winchester proofed steel barrels were introduced in 1931. They were made to last multiple lifetimes. Buy It Now. Free shipping. Such a beautiful gun and a dream to shoot. Hi guys, I am getting ready to … Offline. The Modified choke was a factory no cost option (not a special order), and while not as common as one with a Full choke, it is relatively common... again, no premium. These guns have been called THE PERFECT REPEATER and THE GREATEST HAMMERLESS REPEATING SHOTGUN EVER BUILT.". Because of that, there are very few 16 ga. that have any factory options such as ventilated rib, or the light weight option or factory engraving. Does anyone know if this is true or where i can find the truth. The famous Winchester Model 1912 pump shotgun was designed by Winchester's Thomas C. Johnson. 0 bids. [7] METAL FINISH: VERY FINE, with ~99% blue remaining. 1. (With trigger held, fires on each forward stroke. ). $144.00. He could walk in the mountains all day and he didn’t seem to tire. Stainless steel barrel Model 12s were introduced during 1926 as a special order only, and … WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS. Nickel steel barrel Model 12s (mfg. WIN MODEL 1912 /12, WINCHESTER's LONGEST RUN OF Shotgun ever. According to Art Pircle , this didn't happen untill around 950,000. > The model 12 was tested at 330% higher pressure than the heaviest factory load (see Madis book THE WINCHESTER MODEL TWELVE page 24). Is this the gun that you can hold the trigger in and as soon as you repack the gun it will fire again? Top. I know so on the Model 1897. $145.00. [ MOD "1912s" WERE MADE 1914-1918. ] I have recently stumbled onto an older Winchester Model 12 16 Gauge. > FROM 34th Blue Book of Gun Values: "Collectors have renewed interest because "the workmanship and quality of Model 12s is hard to beat". Winchester Model 12 16 Gauge, 1960 production, with 28" Full choke barrel with excellent bore. Ejected hulls kicked out of the side port to the right of the gun. Winchester proof steel is chrome-molybdenum steel. Stainless steel barrel Model … Winchester Model 1912, Nickel Steel, Mfg July, 1916, Custom 12 Ga - 14460542, WINCHESTER MODEL 1912. According to the book, Winchester Shotguns by Dennis Adler, the 12 gauge Winchester Model 12 was NEVER chambered for 2-1/2 inch shells. $245.00. The Winchester Model 12 had 2 9/16" chambers in the 16 and 20 gauge guns. NICKEL STEEL WINCHESTER MODEL 1911 28" 12GA SHOTGUN FULL CHOKE BARREL (H1) Pre-Owned. Winchester proof steel replaced nickel steel in the manufacture of all Winchester firearms in the early 1930s. The six-shot tubular magazine fed through the bottom opening and into the chamber. Tall and lanky, he was one of those guys who seemed all disjointed and clumsy, but he wasn’t. 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