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A few Winchester Model 12 questions?

Bill Costik
I bought a Model 12 in 12 gauge a while back. Nothing fancy, broken toe on the buttstock. Only paid 100 bucks for it because I wanted a a Model 12. When I dryfire it, with snapcaps in it, I noticed somethign I thought was strange. If I hold back on the pump, after I pull the trigger it wont slide back. Its only after I let off the rearward pressure that it will slide. Other than that its a real treat to shoot. The serial number is 7211XX. Any idea of its age? It has a 28 inch MOD barrel if I am measuring correctly. Thanks for the help.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    THE M-12 IS SUPPOSE TO WORK THAT WAY. IF YOU FIRED THE GUN THE RECOIL WOULD PUT THE FOREND FOREWARD AND UNLOCK THE BOLT (ACTUALY THE FOREND STAYS PUT AND THE REST OF THE GUN RECOILS BACK).
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  • Bill Costik
    Thanks Mike. Any idea on the age of the gun?
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  • select-fire
    1936-37 more early 36
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  • only winchesters
    Good morning Bill and everyone else: Well according to Riffle, very early 1937; (1937 S/Ns 720137 - 754250) He's a little more accurate than Maddis, or the blue Book.

    Another unique feature Bill, if you keep the trigger depressed after firing, as you comple the cycling and the forearm goes all the way forward, it will fire! Some Trap/Skeet shooters liked this on doubles. As a duck hunter, I liked it too, as I'm sure other hunters did/do too! Regards Dave
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