Winchester Model 12 Y series

freddbear4

July 13, 2014 08:12

Where all Y series made in New Haven, Conn.? What are the major differences between Pre-64 and Post-64?? Are the Pre-64's that much better for the $$$ ? Thanks

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  Bert H.

  July 14, 2014 20:18

  The "Y" series were made by Miroku in Japan.
  
  In regards to the original Model 12, they were all pre-64.
  
  The correct terminology is "pre-64" and "post-1963". By stating "pre-64" or "post-64", you are omitting the year 1964.
  
  Edit: I got the "Y" series confused with the later reproduction Model 12s.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  July 15, 2014 15:52

  just to note, the Japan m-12's have a 'disconnect' also, no holding the trigger back while pumping. see the movie 'the wild bunch' for proper m-12 operation [;)]

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  freddbear4

  July 16, 2014 04:53

  Bert: I have looked on the auction side and the barrels are stamped "made in New Haven Conn." Could you elaborate??

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  Hawk Carse

  July 16, 2014 05:31

  The "reissues" of the 1990s were made in Japan.
  The Y guns of the 1970s were still made in house. Collectors trying to blow up the resale value of their older guns looked down their noses at the Y models, but the one I had was as good a shooter as any.

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