Old Winchester Model 12

[Aking]

I recently received this shotgun as a gift from my Grandfather. He says the gun is his fathers fathers Shotgun, he thinks it's from around the 1920's. It has a Full Choke and only shoots the 2 9/16 inch shells. As a 16 gauge. I have no intention of selling it but would to like the value of a old gun like this. Here are some pictures.

 

[JMUPT]

I'm no expert, but I would say its worth $400-500.

 

[Aking]

I'm no expert, but I would say its worth $400-500.

Thanks!

 

[Greyfox]

I'm a Model 12 fan. I have s Sheet 12 from the 60's, a 20ga from the 50's and stamdard 12, much like yours from the 40's. If your bolt is tight, I'd put it at $500. It's a great shotgun. A practiced Model 12 shooter can match, or exceed the cycle rate of an autoloader.

 

[Aking]

I'm a Model 12 fan. I have s Sheet 12 from the 60's, a 20ga from the 50's and stamdard 12, much like yours from the 40's. If your bolt is tight, I'd put it at $500. It's a great shotgun. A practiced Model 12 shooter can match, or exceed the cycle rate of an autoloader.

Thanks for the input, I really don't have any knowledge with shotguns

 

[Leslie Sapp]

Here's a PDF with the year dates of Winchester serial numbers. I'd be interested in knowing what year yours was made, as I don't know how late they were still building the 2 9/16" chamber guns.

 

[Greyfox]

Just enlarged the pictures on your post. Is there a split in the stock from the reciever through the grip area? If so, this would reduce value, and I'd have it repaired or replaced before shooting it.

 

[TOM H]

I've got model 12 16ga made 1942 also model 12 20ga nickel steel imp cyl choke made 1930 both are in good shape. I also enlarged picture and does show that crack in stock up to the receiver also magazine tube looked repaired about 4/5" from end.

I'm not sure what year they quit making 2 9/16" and they may of had enough to reload for it or at some point may new chamber cut for the 2 3/4" . Might be better off making it a wall hanger

 

[Greyfox]

I've got model 12 16ga made 1942 also model 12 20ga nickel steel imp cyl choke made 1930 both are in good shape. I also enlarged picture and does show that crack in stock up to the receiver also magazine tube looked repaired about 4/5" from end.

I'm not sure what year they quit making 2 9/16" and they may of had enough to reload for it or at some point may new chamber cut for the 2 3/4" . Might be better off making it a wall hanger

Given the crack, tube repair, and short chamber, I also think it would be a better wallhanger and remeberence.