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Who was the designer of the Winchester Model 12?

Who was the designer of the Winchester Model 12?

Description. The Model 12 was designed by Winchester engineer T.C. Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or „pump action“ to cycle the mechanism. It was initially available in 20 gauge only (12 and 16 gauge guns were not sold until late 1913).

What kind of shotgun is a Winchester 12 gauge?

Winchester model 12 pump 12 gauge shotgun with the solid ribbed 28 inch barrel choked Modified. This gun is in amazing condition and appears nearly new and unfired. 99% bluing and the wood …Click for more info Winchester Model 12, 20ga, 26″ IC, Made 1962, CLEAN!

When did the Winchester Model 12 repeater come out?

Popularly named the Perfect Repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51-year high-rate production life. From August 1912 until first discontinued by Winchester in May 1964, nearly two million Model 12 shotguns were produced in various grades and barrel lengths.

What kind of shotgun was the Model 12?

The Model 12 was a very successful internal hammer pump-action shotgun. Its tubular magazine was loaded through the bottom of the gun. Empty shotgun shells ejected to the right. Depending on the particular wooden plug installed in the magazine, two, three, or four shells could be loaded into the tubular magazine.

*introduced in 1912 with only the 20 gauge available, 12 ga. and 16 ga. The principle designer of the Winchester model 12 was John Browning.

Where can I find a Winchester Model 1894?

Original Winchester factory records are available for this model from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 353999. The Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle.

Where are the Winchester Repeating Arms models stored?

These records are now stored in Cody Firearms Museum, Buffalo Bill Historical Center, P.O. Box 1000, Cody, Wyoming (307) 587-4771. For a $25 fee, museum will provide factory letters containing original specifications of certain Winchester models using original factory records.

What’s the serial number on a post 64 Winchester?

The post-64 Winchester model 94 begin with serial number 2,700,000. Additionally, competition from other manufacturers like Marlin with their model 336, lever action, Winchester changed over from a top eject to an angle eject. The reason for this significant…

When did the Winchester Model 1912 shotgun come out?

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. The famous Winchester Model 1912 pump shotgun was designed by Winchester’s Thomas C. Johnson. Introduced in 20 gauge in 1912, 16 and 12 gauge guns followed in 1914. From its debut until the end of the 1950’s, the Winchester Model 1912 was thepump shotgun, long known as „the perfect repeater.“

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