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Winchester Model 12 ?

R.L. Smith
First of all, as I read these pages I am consantly impressed by the knowlege represented here. Outstanding job to you all.
I have read with great interest the Model 12 questions posted.
I have a Model 12, SN 3334XX, 12 GA. Full, 30 inch plain round barrel with brass bead front sight. The reciever has almost all the original bluing worn off. The barrel retains bluing, but thin. It has no checkering on the butt stock, but is a nice piece of walnut with some minor scratches, and original Winchester black plastic buttplate. I belive this would be a common "fieldgrade" shotgun in original used condition.
Can you tell me what year this shotgut was made?
Approximate value?
Thanks in advance.

R.L.Smith
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  • R.L. Smith
    anyone know what the bore size is on winchester model 12,12ga. nickle steel barrels?i know prob not all the same but maybe a adverage size.
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  • duckhunter
    MY BOOK SAYS 1923. RETAIL IN MY MARKET $250.00-$300.00

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • only winchesters
    Good morning Mr Smith, welcome to the forum. I agree with duckhunter on 1923 as the year it was made. This is a nice old "Nickel Steel" Md 12, (It should have Nickel Steel stamped on the barrel). The butt stock, should have a long wrist area, (length) behind the receiver, with a tiny pistol grip. So if it's all original, the Nickel Steel guns usually bring a little more money than the standard Winchester Proof Steel guns. If you were to list it on the internet,(GB) you might do better, $300 plus. Yes Mr. Smith you are correct, it's a standard field grade gun, with a 30 in. Full choke, the most common, of the field guns. You can check the Full choke by using a dime, the dime should not be able to enter the barrel at the muzzle. Regards Dave
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