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April 6, 2012, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: November 22, 2008
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The Model 12 turns 100 this year!
And the 97 is 115!
These are a bit younger:  Model 12 from 1957 Model 97 from 1937 |
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April 7, 2012, 03:00 AM
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Join Date: February 11, 2012
Location: Williamsburg, Va.
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But it's been dead for what - 40 years?
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April 7, 2012, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: March 26, 2005
Location: Osborn, Missouri
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Bushmaster1313,
Nice old shotguns. I've owned several model 12's but never a 97. I've shot and hunted with 97's but could never find one forsale at a decent price. I do still have an old Winchester model 11 that I need to put new wood on. Best Regards Bob Hunter |
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April 27, 2012, 09:37 AM
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Join Date: March 18, 2006
Location: Virginia
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In the David Miller Directory of Guns, there are lots of variants of the Mod 12. Most are combat versions or specially engraved.
I do not see mine listed. It is a WS-1. 12g with a beautiful wood stock. Is this one of the later models under "Misc"? |
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April 27, 2012, 02:28 PM
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Staff In Memoriam
Join Date: October 13, 1999
Location: Columbia, Md, USA
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S=Skeet. Refers more to the choke than the model.
Enjoy.... |
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April 27, 2012, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: June 20, 2007
Location: Rainbow City, Alabama
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I always thought the '97 was the perfect HD shotgun. That external hammer lets you keep one in the chamber without having to worry about a safety.
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April 28, 2012, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: July 30, 2011
Location: Savannah TN
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I love my '97. If the 00 buck doesn't get 'em, the bayonet will
 
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May 1, 2012, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: February 11, 2007
Location: S. Florida
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Mine turns 81 this year!
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May 2, 2012, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: August 23, 2008
Location: SoCal
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Nice gun, krimmie. Did it come with that straight stock?
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May 3, 2012, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: January 19, 2008
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My 12 from circa 1925. The main reason I say 1925 is that when the gun was restored, I found a hunting license rolled up and inserted in the hollow of the butt stock which was issued in 1925. The gun was a mess, with some sort of paint on all the metal, including the bolt. I totally stripped the metal and the furniture and while I refinished the wood, a gunsmith friend of mine polished out the receiver, barrel, ect and did a hot blue job which is deep, rich and better than new, imo. Originally got the gun off Armslist for $200 and put that much into the refinishing and it's a beauty. This made my 4th Mod.12 in my collection. The real kicker, is that the original owner of this gun lived in the same small town(3500) where I was born.
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May 3, 2012, 08:50 PM
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Join Date: November 22, 2008
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there are lists of Model 12 serial numbers and years
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May 4, 2012, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: February 11, 2007
Location: S. Florida
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Not original straight stock zippy, my dad got them in exchange for a blueing job he did. I love straight stocked guns and model 12's, esp. this 16 gauge.
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May 5, 2012, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: June 23, 2009
Location: Orange County, CA
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I shot with a guy today that had a Model 12 Y Trap gun that had some really nice wood. He said that because some of the parts weren't machined they offered it with the nicer wood.
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May 5, 2012, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: March 26, 2005
Location: Osborn, Missouri
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I went to a farm auction yesterday and picked up a nice old model12.
Going by the serial number info I have this one was made in 1914. This is the forth model 12 I've owned, it seems like every time I get one someone gets crazy with their money and they end up owning the model 12's. They also had a sweet model 42 at this same auction, but I got out bid on it. There's another auction I plan to attend, they have a model 12 in 16 ga. Best Regards Bob Hunter |
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