For me, they still are the gold standard, but I'm a nostalgic old fudd. They came in several variations. I had one years ago that was called a Heavy Duck gun, although I don't remember if that was a Winchester name (50 years ago) 30 inch barrel, full choke, solid rib, and IIRC 3" magnum, it was a tank. Not only do the survivors have little bluing left but they have a lot of wear on the internals, my last one would not extract, but after a little work with a file I got it running fine. The other thing is because they are a takedown some guys try to do a barrel swap and you have the right ring size and now I'm over my head, so be careful.
The Winchester Model 12, Why are they demanding high dollar at pawn shops and not selling?
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Is that a rebadged Savage? Very cool. The best thing about takedowns is you can throw them in an athletic bag and carry it anywhere and nobody thinks "gun." I bet you already knew that. That's what I don't get about cases for AR's, and then camo or black, or desert brown, when anybody notices you, they think, what's that guy doing with the gun? Like those old vests that said shoot me first.
The pigeon grade and higher grade guns had highly figured walnut wood that would cost you big bunches oof$$$$$ if you could even get it in today's market. The only issues with the model 12 action was they only had one action bar and all the parts were hand fitted so after 50,000 shots or so it had to go to the factory for a complete rebuild. It was the fastest pump shotgun for trap and skeet doubles with a good shooter almost being able to keep with the guys shooting over and unders. My dad had 4 of the pigeon grade guns for the different trap yardages and they fit me perfect so l still shoot em.
No, it is a Browning patent rebranded Stevens 520. Notice the hump like an A5 Browning?
Mine was bought for $75 at a farm sale when I was 18.
Stevens 520
Thanks. In your first pic, on top of the hump, there is a little something, almost looks like a loaded indicator?
As I was saying, Very cool little gun, Stevens had a few that were interesting. If you need that 75 back, I'm here for ya.
Can’t talk about Model 12s without sharing a pic of this little gem. A 28 gauge Browning made Model 12. Just a sweeeeeet little shooter.
It is a locking tab. It locks up the bolt and is released upon the reverse pull of the pump.
That's just sexy
I didn't, still hard to make out, how does that work?
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