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For sale is Winchester Model 12, s/n 1,751,xxx, which corresponds to a shotgun produced in 1959. It's a 2.75" full choke field model with a 30" plain barrel...okay, one of the most common shotguns produced by WRA.

The good part is that it's never been reblued, or had a recoil pad or a poly-choke added. It features a solid 95% of its original blue and varnish finish; most of the blue wear is a soft thinning of the finish on the right side of the chamber area of the barrel and the magazine tube, in no way unattractive...right where a right-handed hunter would carry it at its point of balance. Original hard rubber "Winchester" buttplate.

If you've been looking for something like this you know how hard it is to find one that: 1) Hasn't been messed with (see above), or 2) Hasn't been used to the point where the original finish is but a memory.

I'm asking $750 plus shipping for this classic. I haven't had any luck posting pictures on this site, but can send you as many as you like...just email me at the following "e-dress":

johnnyo55hotmail.com

Personal check or MO is fine for payment, along with FFL or C&R, as this is over 50 years old. If you use another's FFL, make sure that they'll accept shipment from a non-FFL holder.

I am assuming 12ga?

Yes...sorry, should have mentioned. Model 12, 12 gauge, full choke. Just like Dad's duck gun!

BTT

PM sent.

BTT with price reduction...now $700 shipped CONUS.

I've cross-listed this shotgun on Gunboards' WTS/WTT forum , along with a selection (10) of photos. I've upgraded the condition as well...I think that 97% is more representative of the gun's true condition. Take a look!

BTT...now $650 shipped CONUS.

BTT

Make sure you can return it when buying from Johno.

I feel he misrepresented what he sold me. He couldn't send pictures, said it was real nice.
He said he was in the business to make money.
Like I said I believe he really screwed me.

BTT...will consider reasonable offers. Please note that a selection of photos accompanies the listing on Gunboards' "Trader" forum...just moved it to the top!

In response to Bugger's attempt at character assassination:

1) I emailed him a selection of photos directly...the stock was what I represented it to be, a factory Model 70 stock from the mid-'90's in excellent plus condition. I sold it to him at a price which was considerably less than my asking.

2) He contacted me two weeks after I had shipped him the stock, saying that he wanted to return it...and, oh, by the way, he had scratched the finish when opening the box!

3) My response to him was not "I'm in the business to make money"; rather, I replied that "I'm NOT a business, and do not routinely offer returns."

4) I asked him in my email what exactly was wrong with the stock, to which he replied "I can't use it." My feeling is that perhaps he found a stock he liked better for less money.

If: a) he had contacted me within a few days of receiving the stock b) explained the nature of his dissatisfaction, and c) had not damaged the stock, I might have been more willing to work with him on a return. As it was, however, he just basically said "Take it back, I don't want it." Two weeks later.

The stock was described exhaustively in the original posting. The only reason I didn't post pictures is that I am unable to post directly on this forum. I CAN do so on Gunboards, and noted same in the listing. And, as I noted before, I sent high quality photos directly!

Let's act like the adults we are here, okay??

Just post good pictures and remove all doubt!

BTT with final price reduction...now $525 shipped CONUS.
Photos posted on Gunboards "Trader" forum, or can email to you directly.