Model 12 20 gauge with 2 1/2 inch chamber

[Covey Ridge]

I have a 1924 Model 12 Winchester 20 gauge with a nickel Steel barrel and 2 1/2 inch chamber? The firearm seems to be in very nice shape? Can the chamber of this firearm be safely honed for 2 3/4 inch shells? Thanks in advance!

 

[kamlooky]

If it is in collector status or close to it, why play with it?
Leave it as is and find something else to shoot?

Edit.........wander down to the EE and see the one for sale there.
The value may just open your eyes.

 

[Covey Ridge]

If it is in collector status or close to it, why play with it?
Leave it as is and find something else to shoot?

Edit.........wander down to the EE and see the one for sale there.
The value may just open your eyes.

I am not a collector. I bought this gun as a shooter. I will check out the EE.

 

[brownie]

I have a 1924 Model 12 Winchester 20 gauge with a nickel Steel barrel and 2 1/2 inch chamber? The firearm seems to be in very nice shape? Can the chamber of this firearm be safely honed for 2 3/4 inch shells? Thanks in advance!

I have a Browning Auto-5 16ga that was 2 9/16 chamber I believe and some one lengthened it to 2 3/4 and the ejection port also had to be lengthened.
you may have to do this on your model 12 also.

 

[Covey Ridge]

Yep, I did check that one out. I think I have seen that gun and know the seller. Maybe I will sell mine or get a roll crimper and load my own

 

[3macs1]

Yep, I did check that one out. I think I have seen that gun and know the seller. Maybe I will sell mine or get a roll crimper and load my own

That is what I would do. The one in the EE is also a good price and should be sold state side for a bit more I would say.

 

[Covey Ridge]

That is what I would do. The one in the EE is also a good price and should be sold state side for a bit more I would say.

With all the stuff you seem to collect, do you have a spare roll crimper?

 

[Covey Ridge]

With respect to my original question, is the conversion safe?

 

[buckbrush]

I have a first year model12 20 gauge, Remington elcheapo target loads work fine, some others do not, it is a length thing.