Winchester Model 12

birdietobogey

June 25, 2002 14:11

Looking for a model 12 in 20ga. or 12ga. made in 1953. What ser. # range would I be looking for?

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  birdietobogey

  June 25, 2002 14:11

  Have a 20 gauge model 12 that will not lock. Have replaced the barrel chamber ring, ejector to no effect. Extractor looks good and weapon will eject, however not stay locked. Does anybody have any advice on this matter. Greatly appreciated!!

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  BT99

  June 25, 2002 15:23

  Are you sure about the make, model and serial number?? Something
  dosen't seem right here.

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  birdietobogey

  June 25, 2002 15:44

  Yes, I'm positive, just double checked.
  
  What doesn't seem right?

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  birdietobogey

  June 25, 2002 17:50

  Anyone else have any knowledge on these?
  
  Thanks

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  BT99

  June 25, 2002 19:05

  I never knew of a Winchester model 12 to be made in Japan, and the
  combination of letters and numbers in the serial number is unlike any
  series of numbers i have ever seen on model 12.

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  BT99

  June 25, 2002 19:17

  After giving this some thought, I think maybe you have a Browning
  reproduction of the Model 12. That would explain the serial number.
  I thought they were only available in modified choke. Approx 8000
  were made in 1988 and inventory depleted in 1990.
  Grade 1 about $400. grade 5 higher. Local market may demand higher
  or lower price tag.

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  birdietobogey

  June 25, 2002 19:20

  Yes, I have never seen it either. Someone had told me awhile back that Winchester put out a special edition 20 gauge and this was it, but I'm not sure how reliable that info is.

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  birdietobogey

  June 25, 2002 19:22

  I just saw your last reply.
  
  It is stamped Winchester, and I don't see Browning anywhere on it. Is that the way they are?
  
  Thanks again

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  birdietobogey

  June 26, 2002 04:26

  Anyone know how to tell if it is a Browning reproduction?
  
  Thanks

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  MIKE WISKEY

  June 26, 2002 05:06

  I SOLD ONE OF THESE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO, GOT $650 (N.I.B.)HERE. THESE WERE MADE FOR WINCHESTER IN JAPAN AFTER THE WERE BOUGHT OUT BY BROWNING. THEY CAME IN A WIN. BOX WITH A REPRO. WIN M-12 OWNERS BOOKLET. I BOUGHT MINE FROM A DISTRIBUTOR IN 1995 SO THEY WHERE PROBALBLY MGF. A YEAR OR TWO BEFORE THAT.

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  BT99

  June 26, 2002 08:31

  It is a Browning reproduction. CHeck page 383 of the 23rd. edition of
  the "Blue Book"

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  birdietobogey

  June 26, 2002 11:04

  Thanks for the help guys.
  
  Do you know if there is suppose to be a Browning marking anywhere on these?
  
  Thanks

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