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Winchester Model 12

fayew911
Looking for a model 12 in 20ga. or 12ga. made in 1953. What ser. # range would I be looking for?
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  • fayew911
    I have a Winchester model 12, 12 gauge 26" ws1 that was made in 1963 that I use for grouse hunting. It shoots and points like a dream, however within the last year or so sometimes it is extremely hard to push the pump back forward once fired to load the second round. I have taken the receiver apart multiple times to clean and lube everything inside, I even took it to a local gunsmith, he honed some of the sliding parts inside, he said because of their design this was the nature of the model 12. It doesn't do this every time I shoot just at random. Does anyone know of a special lube or something I could use. I also found a receiver from a Y model 12 for sale, would my barrel and stock interchange with it? I know the Y models were casted instead of machined, does this effect the smoothness of the action? Any help appreciated. Thanks
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  • Old hickory
    Low end : $250, less if it has a poly-choke device or the stock has been cut.
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  • Bert H.
    Hello fayew911,

    In the condition you describe, it is only worth about $200 as a complete gun. Reconditioning (refinishing) it will not increase the value, and it will permanently relegate it as a "shooter" grade gun only.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • only winchesters
    Hello fayew911: Well as far as the value goes not enough info has been given. Just because there is a rust spot here and there, and some water damage to the stock, doesn't mean it's only worth $200. After all, for all I know you have a 2 Pin Vent rib Trap gun, not a standard field grade gun.

    You will have to post a picture, or give a much more detailed discription of the gun. Such as plain barrel, solid rib, vent rib, barrel length, choke size, type of stocks, plain walnut, checkered etc etc etc.

    you could have a $200 shooter or a real expensive gun, even with the cosmetic problems.

    Would I reblue an old Model 12, no. Would I "restore" an old Md 12 yes. There's a big difference, and in cost. Depending on just how rare it is, usually drives that decision. Depending on the condition and just how bad rust spots are, restoring it, as opposed to letting the rust continue. may be the only way to go. If you want to keep the gun around.

    Get back to us with the answers to the questions, and or a picture or two, and a more definative answer can be had.

    regards Dave
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