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Looking to buy a Winchester Model 12 in 12 gauge. Made around 1919 so the barrel is marked as a Model 1912. Has a 32” full choke solid rib barrel. Looks to be in good original condition with no issues that I can see. What kind of $$$ are we looking at for this one?? Thanks!
 
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My model 12 still bringing home the bacon, literally.Yesterday, Sunday, I took it to a local still board shoot, at the urging of my brother.

Model 12s are fantastic old guns. But they made a couple million, I think.

They don’t bring what they are worth here in So In. $450-500. Maybe a little more if they’re really nice.
 

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I have a 1919 that has seen better days. "Rode hard and put up wet" would be a good description. Marked Model of 1912 also. Bought it for $87.00 on a Gunbroker auction from a LGS here in town. Had a poly-choke on it. Had the barrel cut down to 18.25 inches. Use it as a house gun. Looks terrible, but functions like new.
 

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rchall said:
Looking to buy a Winchester Model 12 in 12 gauge. Made around 1919 so the barrel is marked as a Model 1912. Has a 32” full choke solid rib barrel. Looks to be in good original condition with no issues that I can see. What kind of $$$ are we looking at for this one?? Thanks!
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Model 12 Winchesters are terrific shotguns! The only thing I'd question is what your intended purpose would be. For home defense it is a bit too long - it would still get the job done just a bit unwieldy in the confines of a home. The 32" barrel and full choke is sort of a long distance shooter. If it fits your particular needs that's great. Just figured I'd mention that.
 
Not nearly as attractive to hunters and collectors as they were 25-30 years ago. Unless it is in original top notch condition. Made in huge numbers, so scarcity is nil except for a few versions. With a full choke and long barrel, a trapshooter would definitely like it. Not so much a duck hunter because that barrel won’t stand up to steel shot for very long.
 
I guess it really is regional. In my area Model 12’s are much higher than what most are quoting here. Unlike the more southern states, full chokes sell higher than the more open chokes. The 32” brings a nice premium. A nice 32” full choke is a $700 and up gun here. I just sold an old 30” modified that had a mediocre reblue job and Boyd’s stock for $400 two weeks ago.
 
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I have a 1919 that has seen better days. "Rode hard and put up wet" would be a good description. Marked Model of 1912 also. Bought it for $87.00 on a Gunbroker auction from a LGS here in town. Had a poly-choke on it. Had the barrel cut down to 18.25 inches. Use it as a house gun. Looks terrible, but functions like new.
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I’d say that looks about perfect!!!!! Love it. Also around here any decent condition Model 12 is priced at $600 and up. I’m sure there’s wiggle room but there are no $300 model 12s in NY
 
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A high condition gun might bring 700.00 here in NC. I use a 16 gauge with the barrel cut at 24" and threaded for Briley hardened choke tubes for ducks. It does the trick and so light and easy to carry.
 
Back in th 60's that shotgun was "King of the Hill".
here in Reno Nevada, when it was showed up at the famous
week long Harold's Trap club shoot, for all the big boys,
that shot in the ATA circuit.

With a little practice and a well serviced mod. 12 pump, a shooter could fire
two shots, faster than a shooter with the old Browning A-5 Auto, shotgun.

I loved my old "Hump back" for in the field and duck hunting but
one has to enjoy the feal of a nice pump, if fitted, correctly.

I still have a .410 for skeet use.
 
Take Down

Out of curiosity does the Win Mdl 12 you’re
thing about getting has the Take Down
(separates by sliding up the magazine
and twisting receiver and barrel apart)?

Mine has that feature, I really like it
for cleaning and some times
transporting.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.
 
a run of the mill mod 12 around $450, a cool old solid rib in good condition I would expect to get for $600 with a higher asking price.

Sorry, you can ask what you want, but demand is almost non-existent.

Gunbroker shows some higher prices, but fees, sales tax, shipping, FFL...
 
Nevada Ed said:
With a little practice and a well serviced mod. 12 pump, a shooter could fire two shots, faster than a shooter with the old Browning A-5 Auto, shotgun.
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A pump shotgun especially with the capability to fire as the bolt closes with the trigger depressed can fire faster than a semi-auto. The same with a revolver and a semi-auto handgun. The semi-auto operates at the same speed whereas the revolver operates as fast as you can pull the trigger. Have won quite a few bets on that subject.
 
I saw this shotgun at a gun show last weekend. Seller was asking $850, but I told him I wasn’t sure I needed it that bad?? I told him I would contact him if interested and he hadn’t sold it.
 
Check Guns International. they have a large number of Model 12's in varying grades for sale. the prices range from $500 to several $thousands.
 
The Norseman said:
Out of curiosity does the Win Mdl 12 you’re
thing about getting has the Take Down
(separates by sliding up the magazine
and twisting receiver and barrel apart)?

Mine has that feature, I really like it
for cleaning and some times
transporting.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.
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ALL Winchester Model 12’s have the takedown feature.

If it does not, it is a Model 25.

Kevin
 
No T.D.

A Gun Shop near by: This doesn’t have T.D. option.

Winchester Pre 64 Model 12 Featherweight 12ga 2 3/4" 28" modified choke barrel,serial #1838950F made in 1961,looks as new in the original box with papers.

Snap shot from their G.A. ad.
 

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A Gun Shop near by: This doesn’t have T.D. option.

Winchester Pre 64 Model 12 Featherweight 12ga 2 3/4" 28" modified choke barrel,serial #1838950F made in 1961,looks as new in the original box with papers.

Snap shot from their G.A. ad.
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This from various Winchester collectors.

“…
Model 12… All Model 12s were of the takedown variety.
…”

“…
Model 25
This model is similar in appearance to the Model 12 but does
not have the takedown feature. All guns were solid frame. The
Model 25 was furnished in 12 gauge with 26" or 28" plain round
barrel, plain walnut pistol-grip stock with grooved slide handle.
This was an attempt by Winchester to introduce a less expensive
version of the Model 12...”

Not sure why some folks like to believe in unicorns.

Kevin
 
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