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Does anyone know how to date the year mfg for the model 12 ?
Looking at a trade for a vintage model 12 but the forearm is smaller than normal. Was trying to guess mfg date. I know they were manufactured for year.
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Get the serial number off the bottom of the receiver and the magazine tube retainer (they should match). Then google "Winchester Model 12 date of manufacture" and you will find out when it was made.
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Great old shotguns. I have one from 1926
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Thanks, that is a neat tool.
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Is it a 12 gauge? Not sure if you know but the 16 and 20 were short chambers until the late 20s . Not a big deal just something to be aware of
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It is a 12 gauge, yes I've been surprised before buying 16 gauge guns from that time. Ammo is available but limited.
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Is it a 12 gauge? Not sure if you know but the 16 and 20 were short chambers until the late 20s . Not a big deal just something to be aware of Had a 20 gauge with 5 digit serial number. It had a standard 2.75" chamber. Think it was built in the mid teens.
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Is it a 12 gauge? Not sure if you know but the 16 and 20 were short chambers until the late 20s . Not a big deal just something to be aware of Had a 20 gauge with 5 digit serial number. It had a standard 2.75" chamber. Think it was built in the mid teens. Your correct, 1914,1915. WITHOUT THE ACTUAL SERIAL NUMBER. HS 58
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