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Winchester Model 12 28 Gauge – RARE PIGEON GRADE, 99%, vintage firearms inc
Guns International #: 102062186 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 Pigeon Grade - Winchester Shotguns - Model 12
Seller's Information
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Seller: Vintage Firearms, Inc
Company: Vintage Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 5/19/07
First Name: Ron
Last Name: Cook
State: Michigan
Zip: 49546
Country: United States
Phone: (616) 608-4337
Phone2: (616) 730-8387
Fax: (616) 608-4701
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 247
Total Number of Listings: 6159
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 3.5% cash discount price. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher cost.)
Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1952, 28 Gauge, 7lbs 4oz, Chokes Modified, LOP 14 1/4", DAH 2 5/8", DAC 1 7/16"
Serial Number: 1435828
Winchester collectors take note---we have acquired a Model 12 28ga. Pigeon Grade, all factory original, all proper with no flaws or question marks. This gun, sn1435828 built in 1952, is one of the most difficult Model 12's to find. Most experienced Winchester Model 12 gurus are acutely aware that few true 28ga. M12's exist, with most being faked and upgraded from 20ga. guns. Finding a factory Model 12 Pigeon Grade in 28ga. is near impossible. Outfitted with 26" barrel factory choked Modified, proper donut post vent rib, mirror bores, no damage anywhere, 99.5%+ factory blue throughout, jeweled action, gorgeous Pigeon Grade wood with near perfect finish and checkering and 14 1/4" LOP to factory butt plate, no cracks or repairs, finest workmanship throughout, untouched FACTORY ORIGINAL IN ALL WAYS. We have photos of the stock tang that demonstrate the gun to be the real deal. See specifications in the tables below. THE RARITY OF THIS GUN MAKES IT A SUPERB INVESTMENT GRADE, WINCHESTER COLLECTOR'S TREASURE. Only a handful of Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade guns exist on the planet, and this has to be one of the best in existence. Don't hesitate if you want to own the rarest and best of the pre-64 Winchester Model 12 guns…a Pigeon Grade 28 gauge! Thanks for looking!
Barrels
Barrel Length: 26"
Chokes: 0.08 modified
Bores: mirror
Bore Diameter: 0.551
Wall Thickness: 0.061
% Blue: 99%, factory
Chambers: 2 3/4"
Ribs: tight, factory/ donut posts
Sights: Front red bead, Rear silver bead
Action
Action: pump
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Receiver Condition: 99%, factory
Screws: perfect
Engraving: pigeon on mag tube
Trigger Type: single- crisp
Trigger Guard Color: 99%
Stock
Type: Capped pistol grip/ pump action
LOP: 14 1/4"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 15/16"
DAH: 2 5/8"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: Neutral
Checkering Condition: perfect
Butt Treatment: hard rubber- winchester
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on this gun. Call us for full details, or to purchase #616-292-6240. If you have any questions please call or email us. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in AR, IL, KS, MI, PA, TN
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $325.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. We ship internationally with additional fees! (**NOTE that most all of this is INSURANCE. If you have your own, we could arrange your insurance covering it.)
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes
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. We have many more sxs shotguns, o/u shotguns, rifles and handguns not yet listed, check back or email us for a preview. We are a Wilson Combat dealer! Thanks for looking!
We employ full time gunsmiths 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
Shotgun Gauge: 28 Gauge