need info on win model 12

biganimal · November 27, 2001, 11:06 AM

I just bought a winchester model 12 , 12 ga shotgun. What I want to know is ......is it normal to have to push the release button behind the trigger guard to work the action after firing a shot?

PJR · November 27, 2001, 01:59 PM

The short answer is no.

The release is only required when the internal hammer is cocked. Same with all pump guns.

Try dry firing the gun. The slide should work without having to operate the release.

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November 27, 2001, 01:59 PM	#2
PJR Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2000 Posts: 1,127	The short answer is no. The release is only required when the internal hammer is cocked. Same with all pump guns. Try dry firing the gun. The slide should work without having to operate the release.