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Winchester Model 12 28 Gauge – SKEET, BONAFIDE 28GA DELUXE WOOD, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 101084736 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 - Winchester Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: jay
Last Name: shachter
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 292-6240
Phone2: (616) 608-4337
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 212
Total Number of Listings: 5109
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, check, certified funds, wire transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1937, 28 Gauge, 6lbs 14oz, Chokes Skeet, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 5/8"
Serial Number: 748845
The game of skeet popularized the idea of a 4-gauge competition using the 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, and .410 bore shotguns for competitive shoots. Winchester had already offered their popular Model 12 in the 12ga. and 20ga. SKEET for years, and had introduced the little .410 bore in the Model 42 in 1934. It made sense that in 1937 Winchester introduced their new 28ga. SKEET to the Model 12 lineup. The 28ga. Model 12 Skeet gun could only be had with a 26” matted rib barrel in the 1937 catalogue offerings. The M12 28ga. is a very hard to find gun, as they made less than 3000 M12’s in 28ga. between 1937 and 1959 when they were discontinued from production. Most Model 12 guns you see in 28ga. are not factory guns at all, having been changed from a 20ga. and marketed as original to fool buyers. There are several features that allow us to definitively know if the M12 is the real deal, and this fine Winchester Model 12, sn748845 made in 1937, is a genuine Winchester Model 12 shipped from the factory as a 28ga. gun. Built during the first year of production, the gun is gorgeous, with upgraded Deluxe figured walnut, and nearly 100% gorgeous blue finish on the receiver, trigger guard, and barrel. The screws are all perfect, the bore is mirror bright, and the hand rubbed oil finish on the wood is superb. There are no signs of a restoration on the metal, with crisp lettering on the barrels, no pitting or polishing marks that would be evidence of the gun being reblued anywhere. The wood does appear to have been freshened up over time. That said, the gun being 81 years old, it is likely the gun was expertly restored at some time in its past. If so it was done so well that you cannot find any evidence of such. This genuine factory 28ga. Model 12 is a very sought after, collectible, and shootable small bore Winchester. They are usually offered at very high prices. This gun is in beautiful condition and we are offering it at a very affordable price allowing you to finally get your hands on a Winchester Model 12 28ga. skeet gun. A great gun at the skeet field or chasing upland birds in your favorite haunts, she will serve you and future generations well. These Model 12 28ga. guns are an incredible investment and continue to go up in value as you enjoy their use. Thank you for looking, and enjoy!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: SK 0.003
Bores: perfect
Bore Diameter: 0.55
Wall Thickness: 0.065
% Blue: 99%
Chambers: 2 7/8"
Ribs: solid matted rib
Sights: red bradley front; silver middle
Action
Action: pump action
Case Color: 100% blue
Screws: perfect
Engraving: none
Trigger Type: single crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 100%
Stock
Type: capped pistol grip; skeet style forend
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 5/8"
Cast: 0
Checkering Condition: excellent; skeet style pattern
Butt Treatment: factory butt plate
There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. Call us for full details. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine sxs shotguns not yet listed. Thanks for looking!
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price represents the 3% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher cost)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $55.00 We ship internationally!
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
Call to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs "tweaked", let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns "as found" and others want them "just so". We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes