Winchester front bead model 12

mto7464

January 13, 2013 07:55

I have a model 12 missing the front bead. Where can I get one and what is the correct thread size??

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  perry shooter

  January 13, 2013 07:57

  BROWNELL'S

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  mto7464

  January 13, 2013 08:06

  they don't show them all but what they show are not the right style. Still need to know the correct thread size?

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  EVILDR235

  January 13, 2013 20:36

  I have a model 12 with a factory rib on the barrel. I have always wondered if the front sight was screwed on or soldered on ?
  
  EvilDr235

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  rufe-snow

  January 13, 2013 21:45

  6-48 is the correct thread size, IF YOU WANT TO USE THE THREADED FRONT SIGHT BEAD. Make sure you get the correct front sight. I believe some are swaged on, rather then using the threaded bead.
  
  If there is any question regarding the front sight, as if it is factory original or aftermarket? Take it to a competent gunsmith who is familiar with them. This is because to use a 6-48 tap the correct size hole for that specific tap has to be in the barrel.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  January 14, 2013 04:20

  Win. beads are screwed on and the one's I've replaced have been 3x56 thread
  
  edit... Ruf, I just got my 20 ga. out of the safe to double check, definetly 3x56, .120" dia. bead somewhat 'flatened' (wider that it is tall). I don't have a 12 ga. right not but they are the same. several m-97's are the same also.

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  rufe-snow

  January 14, 2013 07:25

  quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
  Win. beads are screwed on and the one's I've replaced have been 3x56 thread
  
  
  
  Although I have never changed them out. I was under the impression that the 3-56 bead, was the small one that some shotguns have 1/2 way down the barrel.
  
  The OP never stated if the front bead on his shotgun was Winchester factory original or aftermarket.

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