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Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 - Winchester Shotguns

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Winchester Shotguns - Model 12
Winchester Shotguns

Winchester Model 12 20 Ga - 1937 SKEET SOLID RIB, 98%, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Winchester, Year 1937, 20 Gauge, 6lbs. 15oz., Choke WS1, LOP 14 1/8", DAH 2 1/2", DAC 1 1/2"
Serial Number: 745737
The Winchester Model 12 has been a famed gun for upland game and clay target games, having won many National Championships on the trap and skeet fields.  Known throughout the world as the very finest pump action shotgun ever made, these guns were hand fitted and machined to perfection.  From the skeet and trap fields to the upland bird cover, even in the 3 major wars, the Model 12 has been a favorite of American gunners for over 100 years.  This fine Model 12 Skeet we show here, sn745737 built in 1937, is an excellent example of Winchester’s finest workmanship during the pre-war years that exemplified some of the finest Model 12’s that were produced.  This Model 12 is marked “SKEET” on the action, WS-1 on the barrel 26” barrel with solid rib, and has very nicely figured SKEET grade wood with the fine checkering that was used pre-war.  The barrel and action retain 98% of the factory blue, with some very light freckling on both as shown in the photos.  This did not develop into pitting of any kind, just made it into the blue finish.  Still excellent for an 86-year-old Winchester.  The gun has been afield and has the expected light field marks and scratches in the stocks, but no cracks, gouges, or deep into the wood marks.  The bore is excellent, as are the screws and wood-to-metal fit.  This is a really nice example and a very useable gun for clays or upland hunting.  Winchester pre-war guns are highly sought after and make for an excellent investment that will gain in value as you enjoy the shooting pleasure of ownership.  Thanks for looking! 

BARRELS
Barrel Length:  26"
Chokes:  WS1
Bores:  excellent
Bore Diameter:  0.615
Wall Thickness:  0.034
% Blue:  98% factory blue
Chambers:  2 3/4"
Ribs:  tight
Sights:  front red, mid silver

ACTION
Action:  pump
Ejectors or Extractors:  extractor
Receiver Condition:  98% factory blue, some light freckling, no pits
Screws:  excellent  
Trigger Type:  single-crisp
Trigger Guard Color:  95%

STOCK
Type:  capped pistol grip; Skeet wood and checkering; figured both sides
LOP:  14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood:  13 7/8"
DAH:  2 1/2"
DAC:  1 1/2"
Cast:  neutral
Checkering Condition:  excellent skeet pattern
Butt Treatment:  factory butt plate

INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a "VFI Certified" gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc.

Payment and Shipping
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 CO, FL, MI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $100.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other
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. 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

Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge