Winchester Model 12 16 gauge shotguns
Hello,
I am interested in purchasing a field grade Winchester model 12 16 gauge shotgun. I am currently looking at a 1924 model and a 1958 model. The 1924 model has a 26" nickel steel barrel with a modified choke. The metal has about 40% of the blueing left and it is rust and mark free. The wood is all original except that a recoil pad has been added. The receiver and barrel connection is tight. The 1958 model has a 28" Winchester proof steel barrel and a modified choke. The metal has been reblued and the wood has been refinished. The receiver and barrel connection is a little loose. I plan on using it for squirrel, dove, grouse, and pheasant. Both guns are the same price. Is there an advantage having one gun over the other for what I want to use it for? If something would break would I be able to get parts for the gun? Who could I send the gun to to make sure it is safe to shoot? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I am interested in purchasing a field grade Winchester model 12 16 gauge shotgun. I am currently looking at a 1924 model and a 1958 model. The 1924 model has a 26" nickel steel barrel with a modified choke. The metal has about 40% of the blueing left and it is rust and mark free. The wood is all original except that a recoil pad has been added. The receiver and barrel connection is tight. The 1958 model has a 28" Winchester proof steel barrel and a modified choke. The metal has been reblued and the wood has been refinished. The receiver and barrel connection is a little loose. I plan on using it for squirrel, dove, grouse, and pheasant. Both guns are the same price. Is there an advantage having one gun over the other for what I want to use it for? If something would break would I be able to get parts for the gun? Who could I send the gun to to make sure it is safe to shoot? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Hello,
I just bought a Winchester Model 12 16 gauge. I understand that I should not shoot steel shot through the barrel. I have a 28" barrel choked modified. Would I be able to shoot lead slugs and #4 buck shot through this gun? Thank you.0 -
I would go with the older model just because it has not been refinished. Will bring more money when/if you decide to sell , or pass on down to future generations. 0 -
But the early gun. Just because of its age. Parts are around. Any good smith can check this gun for safety. Enjoy> 0 -
Since you are going to hunt with it , I would go with the gun that fits you the best. 0 -
whichever you decide on , dont be afraid to shoot it,,, I still hunt with my grandads m-12-16ga mod choke for both small game and deer in New york state, and have since 1976 with not one single problem.
Good Luck !!
Jim0 -
A couple of considerations. A 1924 16 ga Model 12 should have a 2 9/16" chamber. The gun could be converted to 2 3/4" at the expense of collector value, however if the stock has been cut to install the pad it has already lost some collector appeal. The loose take down of the 1958 model is easily adjusted with the adjusting sleeve. Either gun would make a fine hunting gun. Keeping in mind the availability of 2 9/16" ammunition, the 1958 model may be the most practical. 0
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