WINCHESTER/MODEL12/16GA

**slanttop357** · 08-09-2011, 09:31 AM

Hi all, have a question about my model 12/16ga. The shotgun is in very good cond, i am just woundering would the value of this gun go down if i had it refinished to its original finish ?. Thank you any comments will be welcomed.

**myfriendis410** · 08-09-2011, 10:54 AM

Have it looked at by someone reputable and knowledgeable about the Winchester Model 12. If it's a field gun it might not be worth much as is, especially if it's in poor shape. However; there are variants that can be worth some money.

**slanttop357** · 08-09-2011, 11:29 AM

Thank you 410, I don,t know what "grade" this gun is hear are some photos this might help, it has 3 chokes that came with the gun. Full/MOD/SPR. First PAT,D July/21/1896 last PAT,D July/22/1913.

**inchr48** · 08-10-2011, 05:53 AM

If it were me, I'd leave it as is. I think it has lots of character, and the condition tells tales of days gone by out in the field. Has this gun been passed down in your family? Do you know it's age?

**myfriendis410** · 08-10-2011, 07:23 AM

I'm with Inchr. It's a field model by the looks of it and the fact it has no vent rib. The Dildo may have been added to the barrel but is a nice addition (although loud). I always liked a Cutt's on a pump or auto. Leave it be, or at the most, rub some oil on the stock.

**slanttop357** · 08-10-2011, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by inchr48

If it were me, I'd leave it as is. I think it has lots of character, and the condition tells tales of days gone by out in the field. Has this gun been passed down in your family? Do you know it's age?

Yes it,s been passed down it was my dad,s. Age pre 65 i also red that the choke/Cutt,s was put on at the Winchester factory not latter added. Thanks u guys for the your info.

**slanttop357** · 08-10-2011, 09:01 AM

I looked up the serial #647945 looks like it was made in the 1930.

**myfriendis410** · 08-10-2011, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by slanttop357

Yes it,s been passed down it was my dad,s. Age pre 65 i also red that the choke/Cutt,s was put on at the Winchester factory not latter added. Thanks u guys for the your info.

Yeah; Winchester did a bunch of factory Cutt's installs. I've seen quite a few over the years. Adds a nice bit of weight to the front end.