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Winchester 12 pump shotguns

Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:07 pm
Posted by cypressbrake3
Member since Oct 2014
3681 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:07 pm
Anyone have one of these classic old shotguns? Opinions?

Looking into getting one.
Posted by Duckhammer_77
TD Platinum member
Member since Nov 2016
2687 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:38 pm to
my brother has my grandmother's from way back. Its always been taken care of and shoots great. It's heavier than your modern guns, and longer, but nice to shoot.
Posted by DownSouthJukin
Coaching Changes Board
Member since Jan 2014
27278 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:41 pm to
I grew up shooting two old Model 12's. Beware the slam fire. Otherwise, good old shotguns.
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2464 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:45 pm to
I have one in 16ga. My rabbit gun. Love that thing.
It was my grandpa's. No telling how old it is.
This post was edited on 4/12/18 at 2:46 pm
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
57245 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:52 pm to
Yes. I have one (20ga.) from the late 50's that was given to me by my late uncle. Use it now mainly for dove hunting.
Posted by TheBoo
South to Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
4516 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 4:37 pm to
I have a model 1200. Not nearly the same thing but still smooth as silk.
This post was edited on 4/13/18 at 7:51 am
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:00 pm to
I inherited one. Never have shot it
Posted by nevilletiger79
Monroe
Member since Jan 2009
17570 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:18 pm to
I won a super x model 1 12 guage years ago and hated it.. I sold it quickly
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
13905 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:19 pm to
quote:

Opinions?
YES
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56350 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:52 pm to
We had a couple in the family, but they were stolen about 35 years ago.

I have my grandparents Model 25. It is a nice gun, and a squirrel killing machine.

Posted by Bronsonburner
Member since Feb 2018
209 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 6:08 pm to
I sold my deceased Dad's Model 12 in 16 gauge in a stupid moment way back. Wish I could have it back.
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 6:13 pm to
I learned early never sell a gun. Especially one that is gifted to you in some way
Posted by Big_country346
Member since Jul 2013
3623 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 7:34 pm to
Pawpaw has a model 1200 and everyone in the family had it at some point in time. It was all I used before I got my 870 at 13 years old. Think he paid $50 for it and it wasn't the top of the line, but it has held up quite well for its age. Probably his most used shotgun these days actually.
This post was edited on 4/12/18 at 7:36 pm
Posted by weagle99
Member since Nov 2011
35893 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 8:41 pm to
They are so smooth you can hold it with the nuzzle up, hold the release button and the action will just slide open.
Posted by possumgritz
west monroe
Member since Nov 2007
80 posts
Posted on 4/12/18 at 10:29 pm to
Absolutely love em! I’ve got two 12s and a 16. I’d love to have 50 more. Plus I’ve got several receivers, stocks, and a bucket full of parts. One day I’ll get around to engraving one of the 12’s and the 16. Other 12 was paw paws and I’ll let it stay exactly how I received it. I’ve got a sweet spot for all pre 64 Winchesters. Got a pre 64 model 94 that looks like it hasn’t had a box of rounds run through it. I’ll end end getting a model 42 one of theses days.
Posted by bayou choupique
the banks of bayou choupique
Member since Oct 2014
1818 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 6:53 am to
quote:

I inherited one. Never have shot it



same here. ive played around with it but never fired it. It looks like it is a decent quality gun.
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 7:36 am to
I have a nickel steel 16 ga model 12 with a 26in full choke. My Grandfather bought it from an old Black man for $10 and a wagon load of corn during the Depression. The old timers told me when I was a kid that Grandpa could kill 6 quail on a covey rise out of 7 shots with it. On my first duck hunt on the very first shot at a duck, I killed two Grey ducks on the fly with it. That one shot has cost me thousands of dollars in the last 52 years.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
5166 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 9:35 am to
Anyone ever seen one in 3"? Dad acquired one and my brother has it in his collection. Kilt my first squirrel with uncles mod 12 16ga.
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 1:23 pm to
Yes, I stopped in a gun shop in Vernon, Tx around 10 years ago to buy my licences on the way to Dalhart for a goose hunt. Dealer had a Model 12 Heavy Duck model in 3in with a solid matte rib. Got him down to $275 and dumbass that I am, did not buy.
This post was edited on 4/13/18 at 1:25 pm
Posted by PanhandleDawg
Navarre Beach, FL
Member since Mar 2011
5444 posts
Posted on 4/13/18 at 2:46 pm to
I have two Winchester model twelves - a 12 ga. and a 20 ga. Both in excellent shape and both are safe queens. Awesome firearms.
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