Winchester model 12

[crisspbacon]

Just bought this model 12 and trying to figure out what version it is. its 12ga, 30'' barrel, chambered in 2 3/4, full fixed choke. according to serial# search its from 1953. alot of diff varations and values in this model. any help would be appreciated.

 

[struff55]

Standard field gun in present condition $200.00. I see it has the dog leg action arm which causes it to jam so be prepared to replace it .

 

[madtrapper143]

It is from 1953. It has the infamous "Dog Leg" action bar (1953 was the only year of this bar type). Some were nasty jammers with this type of action bar. Yours has obviously survived the factory's offer to replace the dog legs with normal action bars. Funny it seems that so few of this type of action bar survive that US collectors pay a little more for them. It is of the basic field configuration. Shoot it and enjoy it they the " The Finest Repeater Ever Built"

Darryl

 

[madtrapper143]

Struff beat me to it. Most ask more for them but they are really only worth 200.00 ALOT of gun for the money.

Darryl

 

[struff55]

I missed the dog leg action arm at first glance had to go back and edit and add the info

 

[madtrapper143]

I just cannot believe the model 12 guru Struff missed that dog leg. Must be early in the morning as he does not miss much when it comes to models 12.

Darryl

 

[crisspbacon]

thx guys..ya i did read about that dog leg thing before i bought it. i bought it from my buddy and its been fine as far as jams he says. was left to him through an inheritance then on to me. from your guys valuing i paid more for it..kind of knew but it fits me well, im taller than the average monkey so need the long barrel and reach.
im in the middle of tearing it down right now. give it a good cleaning then want to go blast the box of clays. then i`ll fully strip it and refinish the wood proper. and maybe possibly look int getting that piece swapped if i can. think i read it was fairly cheep to buy the part

 

[struff55]

The action arm will be $50-$100 depending where u find one .

 

[madtrapper143]

The wood on that gun looks good to me. If you do strip it and re finish you will never get that Winchester tint back in the walnut. That is one of the features I love so much about the old model 12's is the great Winchester finish. The flat bottom fore stock is better for guys like you with long reach. I prefer the extension style because I am built like a gargoyle.
Darryl

 

[crisspbacon]

thx for rough cost on the part.

thats the look im after, is...the for stock. it seems original but the back was clear coated and went over the whole stock. rubbers all cracking now...the clear on the rubber end

 

[struff55]

Brownells use to sell the tint not sure of they still do.