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Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 - Winchester Shotguns - Pump

Category
Winchester Shotguns - Model 12
Winchester Shotguns - Pump

Winchester Model 12 28 Ga – SKEET GRADE, RARE DELUXE WOOD, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Winchester, 1958, 28 Gauge, 7lbs. 7oz., Choke SK, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number:  1681922 

The game of skeet popularized the idea of a 4-gauge competition using the 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, and .410 bore shotguns for competitive shoots.  Winchester had already offered their popular Model 12 in the 12ga. and 20ga. SKEET for years and had introduced the little .410 bore in the Model 42 in 1934.   It made sense that in 1937 Winchester introduced their new 28ga. SKEET to the Model 12 lineup.  The 28ga. Model 12 Skeet gun could only be had with a 26” matted rib barrel in the 1937 catalogue offerings.  The M12 28ga. is a very hard to find gun, as they made less than 3000 M12’s in 28ga. between 1937 and 1959 when they were discontinued from production.  Most Model 12 guns you see in 28ga. are not factory guns at all, having been changed from a 20ga. and marketed as original to unsuspecting buyers.  There are several features that allow us to definitively know if the M12 is the real deal, and this fine Winchester Model 12, sn1681922 made in 1958, is a genuine Winchester Model 12 shipped from the factory as a 28ga. gun.  Built during the second to last year of production, the gun is gorgeous, with upgraded Deluxe figured walnut, and nearly 100% gorgeous blue finish on the receiver, trigger guard, and barrel.  The screws are all perfect, the bore is mirror bright, and the hand rubbed oil finish on the wood is superb.  The gun has been restored by Simmons Gun Specialties, who specialize in Model 12 restorations) with crisp lettering on the barrels, no pitting or polishing marks, a great restoration.  This genuine factory 28ga. Model 12 is a very sought after, collectible, and shootable small-bore Winchester.  They are usually offered at very high prices.  This gun is in beautiful condition, and we are offering it at a very affordable price allowing you to finally get your hands on a Winchester Model 12 28ga. skeet gun.  A great gun at the skeet field or chasing upland birds in your favorite haunts, she will serve you and future generations well.  These Model 12 28ga. guns are an incredible investment and continue to go up in value as you enjoy their use.  See the specifications below.  Thank you for looking, and enjoy!

Barrels
Barrel Length:   26"
Chokes:   Skeet
Bores:   mirror
Bore Diameter:   .549
Wall Thickness:   .068
% Blue:   99% blue
Chambers:   2 3/4"
Ribs:   vent-tight
Sights:  double ivory, Bradley ivory front

Action
Action:   pump
Receiver Condition:   99% blue
Screws:   excellent
Trigger Type:   single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:   99% blue

Stock
Type:   Capped pistol grip/skeet style: well figured both sides
LOP:   14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood:   14"
DAH:   2 5/8"
DAC:   1 1/2"
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   perfect
Butt Treatment:  Winchester butt plate

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax Collected: AZ, FL, GA, MI, MO, PA, TX
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $145.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking!We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

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Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge