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Most annoying was the failure of the action-slide lock to function properly. An 80% pattern they felt should make it a real 60-yard outfit with No. The shotgun featured here was made in 1976 and is in stellar condition. Riffle's excellent reference book on the Model 12 notes the 1919 patent date for the two-pin rib, but suggests that the rib was not on the market until 1920. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. This is why they were rust blued instead of hot blued. It is general consensus that 10 patterns are required for an accurate appraisal of a given load and barrel combination. Winchester Model 12 | The Firearms Forum The duck gun sent to the American Rifleman staff in 1935 would not unlock during recoil. is 14" with pad. These ribs have Simmons markings. It also got a new action slide. Model 12 duck guns could be ordered in pidgeon grade, featuring fancy wood and meticulous fitting and finish of parts. winchester model 12 heavy duck gun 30" simmons vent rib 1953 pre-64 rare 12 ga. magnum 3" edition proof marking - 12 gauge magnum - 5 - 30 " Nickel and ivory sight beads on the aftermarket Simmons rib, with choke marked full and 2 3/4 inch chamber. Fanciers of long-range shotguns now had a 12-gauge repeater shooting a 10-gauge shot load. Reduced bag limits and shell capacities for repeating shotguns were introduced. Free Shipping, No Credit Card Fees. I included tungsten polymer shot because it is non-toxic to waterfowl and has the same density as lead. 30" Full choke barrel. The first thing you notice when you pick up a duck gun is its weight and solid feel. The latest 2-pin rib gun researched has a serial number of 19114xx with a date of August 26th, 1960. Every once in a while a Model 12 comes through our club with a high Moneymaker rib like that. L.O.P. FORE ARM HAS A PEICE OF WOOD MI, This is an all original 1962 made Winchester Model 12 in the harder to find 16 Gauge. bolt act. Learn how your comment data is processed. Come join the discussion about targets, clays, hunting, gunsmithing, gear reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! - Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab. $899.97. But it would be my guess that the wood has been refinished and the gun has been reblued. The Model 12 was the first magazine repeater chambered for 3-inch magnum shells. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Factory original Model 12s with round post ribs were made by Winchester, not Simmons. Johnson, at once one of the great gun designers and one of the least known, produced a steady flow of new firearm designs for Winchester. I am planning on shooting it at the Grand Nostalgia shoot. Chamber marked 2 3/4", choke marked full, and 13 1/8" LOP. Its been debated over the years if the solid rib model 12 barrel were silver brazed or fused with heat? This gun has been single family owned since bought used in 1967. In their view, the Model 12 pump with 3-inch chamber was likely to sell better than a similarly chambered Model 21 double.