Win Model 25 Repairs - Need recommendations for a 'smith.

FrankenMauser · December 31, 2012, 04:17 AM

My Winchester Model 25 needs some help.

It's had a hard life, seen a lot of use, and is on its last leg. But, I'm not ready to retire it.

I've done some work to it in the past, but I don't want to mess with it this time.

The trigger, safety cross-bolt, and hammer are just worn out. They'll probably all need to be replaced or repaired (welded and recontoured?). The disconnector and elevator also appear to need some kind of help (aside from wear).

As I learned the hard way, this shotgun has one of the oddball, short-lived trigger group variants, that is nearly impossible to find parts for. (Very few M12 parts fit, and I haven't been able to get my hands on any M25 parts.)

So.... does anybody have any recommendations for a gunsmith that knows what they're doing with a Model 25, and might be able to repair the existing parts if replacements can't be located?

Scorch · December 31, 2012, 04:33 AM

Send it to John Taylor at Taylor Machine 253-445-4073

FrankenMauser · January 1, 2013, 06:23 PM

Thanks, Scorch.

Anybody else?

SmokeyVol · January 2, 2013, 01:13 AM

Simmons Gun Repair on Olathe, KS
They just rebuilt two 1950s vintage Winchester Model 12s for me.

700 South Rogers Road
Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA
Ph 913-782-3131
Fx 913-782-4189

http://www.simmonsguns.com/site/

jrothWA · January 8, 2013, 09:45 PM

solid framed M12's.

Maybe try the Winchestercollectors forum for better assistance?

December 31, 2012, 04:17 AM	#1
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Win Model 25 Repairs - Need recommendations for a 'smith. My Winchester Model 25 needs some help. It's had a hard life, seen a lot of use, and is on its last leg. But, I'm not ready to retire it. I've done some work to it in the past, but I don't want to mess with it this time. The trigger, safety cross-bolt, and hammer are just worn out. They'll probably all need to be replaced or repaired (welded and recontoured?). The disconnector and elevator also appear to need some kind of help (aside from wear). As I learned the hard way, this shotgun has one of the oddball, short-lived trigger group variants, that is nearly impossible to find parts for. (Very few M12 parts fit, and I haven't been able to get my hands on any M25 parts.) So.... does anybody have any recommendations for a gunsmith that knows what they're doing with a Model 25, and might be able to repair the existing parts if replacements can't be located? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

December 31, 2012, 04:33 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Send it to John Taylor at Taylor Machine 253-445-4073 __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 1, 2013, 06:23 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Thanks, Scorch. Anybody else? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

January 8, 2013, 09:45 PM	#5
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	To my information the M25's were solid framed M12's. Maybe try the Winchestercollectors forum for better assistance?

January 2, 2013, 01:13 AM	#4
SmokeyVol Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 137	Simmons Gun Repair on Olathe, KS They just rebuilt two 1950s vintage Winchester Model 12s for me. 700 South Rogers Road Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Ph 913-782-3131 Fx 913-782-4189 http://www.simmonsguns.com/site/