Win Model 12 cleaning

r.e.bob

October 26, 2001 09:38

I have a very very nice 1952 Model 12 take down i 16Ga. My question is- How do I get the bolt action out of it to clean it? Do you know any place I can get a Manual? Thanks, Bob

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  32wsl

  October 26, 2001 11:08

  The manual you are looking for is produced by Olin, Winchester-Western Division, entitled " Sequence of Takedown and Assembly Operations (of Model 12 Winchester slide action repeating shotgun), printed 31 Oct 1957. There is none better! Removing the bolt is a long process, taking several pages and 13 drawings to explain. It is not simple.

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  r.e.bob

  October 26, 2001 11:14

  Thanks 32. I'll try to find it on the web. Bob

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  compgunfire

  October 26, 2001 11:17

  I have the manual for the Model 12 up for sale on the auction site now and/or you can email me direct at:compgunfire@teisprint.com

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  r.e.bob

  October 26, 2001 12:09

  Hey guys. Is this it? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1477911233 Compgunfire, what is your auction # Bob

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  compgunfire

  October 26, 2001 13:38

  GB Auction number # 2325180

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  32wsl

  October 26, 2001 15:33

  r.e.bob: Both of the numbered auction items appear to be the booklet I referenced. Mine is 8&1/2"x11", 116 dated pages. For grins, it was priced at a dollar back in '57. Of course, a new model 12 would run you about $62.50 back then, too.

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  wundudnee

  October 26, 2001 15:45

  I bought my model 12 used when I was 16 years old. I am now 62 years old. I had the bolt out one time to replace a firing pin. I can't think of one earthly reason to do it again. It taught me a very good lesson in humility. Soak it in Hoppes, brush it, blow it out with air, wipe it, use a que tip, wire brush it, try lambs wool, flannel, or alcohol, but If it was mine I probably wouldn't remove the bolt.

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  r.e.bob

  October 27, 2001 06:15

  Wundudnee, Sounds like i'ts more trouble than it's worth. I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it. I had know idea. Thanks for the info. I may still pick up a manual. Don't think they are that easy to find. Bob

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  wundudnee

  October 27, 2001 08:53

  Smart man.Wonderful gun. It will last a lifetime.The manual would be good.

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