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K80Geoff · October 13, 1999, 09:33 PM

Daren, I would get a copy of Blacks Wing and Clay. Look in the gunsmith area of the book. there are several gunsmiths who still work on Model 12's and at least one who can make a barrel for you.

The old Model 12 is prized by trapshooters because the barrels were so tough that they never shot out, I suspect that your dad's gun will be able to handle steel but check with a knowledgable gunsmith first.

You may also want to contact Stan Baker, he is a barrel builder who writes a column for Shotgun Sports Magazine and seem to know everything about scattergun barrels.

His E mail address is listed in the magazine as: [email protected]

Hope this helps, those old M12's were great guns and seem to have a cult like following among shotgunners.

Geoff Ross

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October 13, 1999, 09:33 PM	#2
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	Daren, I would get a copy of Blacks Wing and Clay. Look in the gunsmith area of the book. there are several gunsmiths who still work on Model 12's and at least one who can make a barrel for you. The old Model 12 is prized by trapshooters because the barrels were so tough that they never shot out, I suspect that your dad's gun will be able to handle steel but check with a knowledgable gunsmith first. You may also want to contact Stan Baker, he is a barrel builder who writes a column for Shotgun Sports Magazine and seem to know everything about scattergun barrels. His E mail address is listed in the magazine as: [email protected] Hope this helps, those old M12's were great guns and seem to have a cult like following among shotgunners. Geoff Ross ------------------ Damn!...I need more practice! Pi$$ off the left, register to vote. [This message has been edited by K80Geoff (edited October 13, 1999).]