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January 12, 2008, 02:12 PM | #1 |
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Dating a Winchester Model 12
I was hoping someone could help me date and provide a rough private party value of a Winchester Model 12 - s/n: 1669830. 12 Gauge - 90%.
Thanks. Darin |
January 12, 2008, 02:54 PM | #2 |
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1958. For a standard model I'd say around 500.
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January 12, 2008, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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Thank you Hawg.
Does anyone know if it is okay to shoot steel shot through it? |
January 12, 2008, 10:58 PM | #4 |
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I wouldn't use steel shot in it at all but if it's a full choke steel shot would most likely be a disaster. A steel shot column doesn't compress like lead does.
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January 13, 2008, 11:16 AM | #5 |
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Winchester Model 12
Date of manufacture for the SN is 1958.
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January 13, 2008, 12:26 PM | #6 | |
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The value of a 90% Winchester Model 12 Field Grade is $550, according to Blue Book of Gun Values, 28th ed.
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