16 gauge?

sjones · September 9, 1999, 02:38 AM

I forgot to mention that I couldn't find a serial # anywhere on the weapon. on the bottom of the reciever just ahead of the loading gate the finish has been sanded smooth,which is where I think the serial # was. is this correct? When were the model 12's made? thanks

Harley Nolden · September 9, 1999, 07:28 AM

sjones:
The model 12's were mfg'd from 1912-1976.
There is a possibility that your are correct on the Sr# placement. I had thought that possibly there may not be a serial number if mfg'd prior to 1969. However, according to my records Winchester #'d all the model 12's.

HJN

September 9, 1999, 02:38 AM	#1
sjones Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 1999 Location: waxahachie,Texas Posts: 337	I forgot to mention that I couldn't find a serial # anywhere on the weapon. on the bottom of the reciever just ahead of the loading gate the finish has been sanded smooth,which is where I think the serial # was. is this correct? When were the model 12's made? thanks

September 9, 1999, 07:28 AM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	sjones: The model 12's were mfg'd from 1912-1976. There is a possibility that your are correct on the Sr# placement. I had thought that possibly there may not be a serial number if mfg'd prior to 1969. However, according to my records Winchester #'d all the model 12's. HJN