Winchester Question ???

[ddossett1976]

Winchester Model 12 serial number is 146165 can someone tell me what year this gun was made ? The gun is very close to mint. A friend of my has it that his Dad gave him and I was trying to pass this info along to him any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
Danny

 

[K-HILL]

Winchester Model 12 serial number is 146165 can someone tell me what year this gun was made ? The gun is very close to mint. A friend of my has it that his Dad gave him and I was trying to pass this info along to him any help will be much appreciated!!
Thanks,
Danny

It appears as if it was built in 1917

 

[ddossett1976]

It appears as if it was built in 1917

Thank You Sir