The model 12 was extremely reliable and built to last. Solid steel receiver with 28 barrel with mod choke. Bought it new in the mid 1960s for ruffed grouse and bobwhite quail hunting. Cornell publications llc old gun manuals featuring. Jan 12, 2017 when it was introduced, the model 12 was only available in 20 gauge, 12 and 16gauge model 12s became available in late 19. I first saw my winchester model 12 featherweight in the display. The chamber was made longer for the 234 inch shells in 1927, then later for 3 inch shells. Winchester model 12 featherweight 12 gauge bass pro. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Winchester pre 64 70 270 win featherweight 1961 rifle no res.
The winchester model 70 arrived in 1936 and replaced the previous winchester model 54. I have become rather enamored buy these guns and have three of them at this time. Get the best deals on winchester vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. The model 1912 shortened to model 12 in 1919 was the next step from the winchester model 1897 hammerfired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the. Cornell publications winchester model 12 featherweight. Winchester model 12 20ga 26 vent rib w colonial chokes pigeon grade wtih doughnut post rib, highly figured factory checkered stock and forend, winchester butt plate. They really seem perfect to me and are even a pleasure to shoot clays with if using 78 and 1 ounce loads, which are easier to find these days. As an example, in the riot gun which has a 20 barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 19 14.
From august 1912 until first discontinued by winchester in may 1964, nearly two million model. Very comprehensive history of the model 12 written by a former winchester employee and subject matter expert. These guns came in 25 inch barrel only this in mod. Within two years, both 12 and 16 gauge versions were available and by the end of the 1920s, the receivers had been stretched to accommodate up to three inch magnum shells, although the. Winchester repeating arms model 12 gun values by gun digest. Winchester model 12 mfg 1955 12 ga 3, 30 full choke bbl, shiny smooth bore, blued finish, metal front sight, very tight action, lop 34, very nice smooth hardwood grip. My source says that model 12 featherweights were made between 1959 and 1962. I just had a gunsmith go over the gun and clean and go over all working parts.
The stock is plain walnut with a pistol grip see picture below, and the buttplate will be shotgunstyle black hardened plastic with a winchester logo. The model was available in 12, 16, 20 and 28 gauge. The model 1912 shortened to model 12 in 1919 was the next step from the winchester model 1897 hammerfired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier winchester model 1893 shotgun. Winchester model 0 featherweight 12 gauge shotgun justin. Winchester model 12, 20 gauge, winchester model 12, 20 gauge, 1954. We were loaned a set of the original drawings by a generous collector in new hampshire and reproduce manuals for models 37, 42, 50, 61, 63, 69a, 70, 72, 75, 88, 94, 12 and 12 featherweight, 1200, 0. The model 12 was designed by winchester engineer t. Winchester model 12 featherweight 12 gauge bass pro shops. According to winchester, this rifle with sn of 574539 was made in 1961. The winchester model 12 cutaway and cycle of operation youtube. This 12 gauge shotgun has a 28 blue barrel with a solid rib and fixed full choke. Find winchester model 12 featherweight shotgun parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts.
The gun can either have a round 26, 28, 30 or 32 barrel and can be a 12, 16, 20, or 28 gauge gun. Winchester model 12 featherweight shotgun parts gun parts corp. Winchester shotguns hardcover book by dennis adler r. Sell your winchester model 12 for free today on gunsamerica. If you do not, the gun will act as if it is stuck until you move it that 12 inch forward. Winchester model 12, 20 gauge, dave riffle gun sales. Winchester model 12 history winchester rifles gun parts. What is the historical timeline for winchester firearms. It is a safety feature in the model 12 as i have been told. The winchester model 12 heavy duck gun proved itself a. Sep 07, 2017 the mighty winchester model 12 was initially available only in 20 gauge, with two and a half inch chamber, a 25 inch barrel and a sixround tubular magazine. Original winchester model 12 repeating shotgun component parts list. Shotgun history lore holds that winchester wanted john browning to design a repeating shotgun, and browning wanted to go with a pumpaction.
Winchester 12 and featherweight pump shotgun page 11 jack. A high quality, wellmade shotgun that is still in use in the hunting and shooting fields across the country. This is a very strong pre war 1940 built winchester model 12 trap shotgun. The winchester model 1912 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube. Out in the desert with the winchester model 0 featherweight 12 gauge shotgun. The model 12 figured prominently in johns articles based on his outdoors experiences, and the first book of his collected columns published in 20 was titled, the model 12 winchester as a way of.
Browse all new and used winchester shotguns model 12 for sale and buy with. In the model 12 winchester, you can measure from the top of the receiver from where the bolt opening ends, to the barrel tip, to get an accurate overall barrel length. It has an iconic place in american sporting culture and has been held in high regard by shooters since it was introduced in 1936, earning the moniker the riflemans rifle. Winchester model 12 trap 12 gauge pre war solid rib. Total production of the model 1897 reached 1,024,700, when the parts cleanup began, resulting in 2,000 more guns assembled. Up for sale a winchester model 12 pump action 12 ga. Home winchester fine doubles over and unders big game rifles other guns model 12 book how to order about us contact winchester stocks and forearms model 42 parts sitemap dave riffle gun sales, inc. Ribbed rail with bright orange front side with, winchester model 12 16 gauge. Book glossary from the blue book gun collector organizations from the blue book. Johnson, and was based in part on the m189397 design by john m. Material presented throughout this website is for historical and entertainment value only and should.
The lightweight version of the model 70 was designed for ease of carry by hunters in the field. Winchester model 12 featherweight factory instruction manual not an original. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or pump action to cycle the mechanism. A total of over 2,000,000 model 12 s were built during its long production run. The action has some design similarities to mauser designs and it is a development of the earlier winchester model 54, itself based on a mauser 98type action.
Upon showing the book to my fatherinlaw and brotherinlaw both avid hunters. Many are still in regular use today, although the model 12 is also popular with winchester collectors. Search winchester model 12 featherweight 12 gauge this product is currently not available online. Winchester model 12, 20 gauge deluxe field winchester. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer. The winchester model 1912 also commonly known as the model 12, or m12 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. Get the best deals on winchester vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the. The book i am using is dated 1998, so its a little outdated.
Insurance and tracking is included in the shipping price. Madis describes the history, features and configurations of the model 12 in a documentarylike style. The magnitude of this sale is appreciated when you realize how few of the special 10 and 12 gauge magnum double guns were sold. I would liken it to looking at a factory catalog, but one written with great knowledge, detail, care and skill. Model 1897 serial numbers begin at serial number 31609, approximately where the 1893 model serials ended. Model 1893 and 1897 serial numbers overlap in 18971899. It has a improved cylinder 26 barrel and overall weight of the. The winchester model 12 is a classic shotgun in every sense of the word, but arent riac videos typically reserved for historic, high art. George madis good luck with your guns 174 paginated pages. Winchester pre 64 70 270 win featherweight 1961 rifle no. Even so, the model 12 has probably increased in value more than any other regular production pump shotgun. I have a winchester model 12, featherweight, 12 gauge, 2 34 cham. Winchester model 12 serial numbers mchenry sportsmens club.
The heavy duck gun was introduced in 1935 and was chambered for the 3 magnum 12 gauge only. Winchester component parts list 2 page 3 side 10 9181 1981 winchester model 12 repeating shotgun component parts list winchester model. Model 12 enjoyed great success in its 68year history, with over two million sold. Winchester model 12 featherweight owners manual reproduction.
This is a very solid way to lock the bolt, but it is quite a bit more difficult to properly manufacture, compared to what is todays standard, a bolt that locks. It was initially available in 20 gauge only 12 and 16 gauge guns were not sold until late 19. Winchester shotguns model 12 for sale guns international. First slideaction hammerless shotgun built by winchester. Field, fancy, skeet, trap, pigeon, tournament, featherweight, heavy duck gun, riot gun and trench gun. The winchester model 70 is a boltaction sporting rifle. Buy winchester model 12 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Published by art and reference house, brownsboro, tx 1982 isbn 10. Mar 02, 2020 the model 12 figured prominently in johns articles based on his outdoors experiences, and the first book of his collected columns published in 20 was titled, the model 12 winchester as a way of.
Buy winchester model 12 online at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Bluing is in top condition 90% with no rust, no pitting, and no flaking. Winchester model 12 models winchester rifles gun parts. Winchester vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay.
Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book. The model 70 was instantly a hit for winchester and was superior. When it was introduced, the model 12 was only available in 20 gauge, 12 and 16gauge model 12s became available in late 19. Inscribed in ink by the author to a collector on the title page. Johnson, the model 12 slide action shotgun is the first as well as most popular hammerless slideaction shotgun made by winchester.
Winchester model 12 featherweight 12 gauge this product is currently not available online. The model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchester s first slideaction hammerless shotgun. Jul 06, 2009 george madis indicates in his book the winchester model twelve that about 18,000 model 12 duck guns were sold during the 19351941 period. Old vintage winchester model 50 featherweight manual, intertional bidders please read.
After you fire a model 12 you have to deliberately move the foreend forward to the farthest point to unlock the mechanism. Winchester 12 and featherweight pump shotgun page 11. Over under, antique, lever, model 12, model 12 diamond grade, model 12 heavy duck, model 12 pigeon grade, model 21, model 21 grand american, model 21 heavy duck, model 23, model 23 heavy duck, model 23 pigeon grade, model 24, model 37, model 42, mod. Out of the 2,000,000 model 12 s that winchester produced only 123,000 guns were the featherweight model offered in 12 ga only. Winchester 12 and featherweight pump shotgun sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new. Winchester 12 and featherweight pump shotgun sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new grid view list view. How many variations were produced and what were they. Winchester model 12 featherweight shotgun parts gun. For the full length version of this and other midwayusa videos visit the midwayusa video library. Get the best deals on winchester featherweight when you shop the largest online. Get the best deals on winchester featherweight when you shop the largest online selection at. Winchester model 70 featherweight bolt action rifle nra museums.
This team had experienced success with the earlier mod. Once repaired and reconditioned, the winchester model 12 20gauge shotgun has become the authors goto vintage field gun. An interesting addition to the winchester family of videos i have posted is this 1955 vintage winchester model 12 heavy duck 3 chamber, 30 barrel, 12 gau. Popularly named the perfect repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51year highrate production life. Winchester shotguns steve barnett fine guns highend. Featherweight model 12 much like the standard but with f after the serial number and with a lightweight alloy trigger guard take down in 12, 16, 20 or 28 gauge. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 12. Seamless use of contemporary illustrations and handwritten production notes bring the text alive, and the author in very efficient in conveying his knowledge.
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