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Oldgringo wrote:

stroo wrote:That looks like a beautiful shotgun. Unfortunately I don't have any room in my safe for any more long guns.

You might want to try Texas Hunting Forum. They seem to have more hunting rifles and shotguns in their Sale/Trade forum.

Thanks, I was once a member therein.

Oh well, so much for that idea. I've been gone so long from the Texas Hunting Forum, I had to start over and they don't let noobies post until after a 100 posts and six month membership....which is a good idea.

Somebody knows somebody somewhere who wants this classic.

stroo wrote:That looks like a beautiful shotgun. Unfortunately I don't have any room in my safe for any more long guns.

You might want to try Texas Hunting Forum. They seem to have more hunting rifles and shotguns in their Sale/Trade forum.

Thanks, I was once a member therein.

Thanks Joe,

The deserving person hasn't seen it yet but they will - sooner or later.

Best,

Greg

Apparently, there are only a couple of us who think this classic shotgun is worth $600. Did I mention that a hard case and a couple boxes of 12 ga. shells come with it? I'd be happy to entertain reasonable offers

Thanks Flint,

It's too pretty to hunt with IMO; however, it was produced for hunting. The 3", 12 ga. Model 12 is still available and hunting season is nigh.

Jusme wrote:

Oldgringo wrote:It appears that Flintnapper and I are the only ones who think this Model 12 is worth $600?

No I also think it well worth the asking price, but SWMBO has put me on a gun buying hiatus for a while, (I messed up and told her that with my son's new rifle I will have to get a bigger safe if I buy another one) It is a beautiful shotgun, though, maybe with dove season approaching someone will be more inclined to buy it. Good luck with the sale, I have checked back on it several times, and if I get the go ahead in the near future, and you still have it, I may send you a PM.

Thank you.

It appears that Flintnapper and I are the only ones who think this Model 12 is worth $600?

FATHERS' DAY: This 12 ga. magnum shotgun would make an ideal gift for the Father who almost has everything.

flintknapper wrote:Bump to top

Thanks for the bump, Flint.

This 12 ga. shotgun that has some extras, like our fully equipped Travel Trailer, will find a happy new home once the right people see them.

Thank you Steve and Flint for the nice comments. It is indeed a beautiful, well kept gun; IMO, this is not a 'truck gun'. This gun is something to pass down, father to son, father to son. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.

Yes, it has a 30" barrel and a 3" chamber. Back in the day, there was a short barreled riot gun version of the Model 12.

Thanks again.

This gun has all marks and is otherwise without blemish.

FWIW, there is an outstanding collection of Model 12's in the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, WY should anyone find themselves in that area. Their premier grade Model 12's would sell in the 4-5 figure range IF they were available.

I've neither hunted, nor have I shot any Trap in well over a quarter century. My Skeet guns are long gone as well. In my safe, among a couple of CZ 452's, remains a beautiful, classic shotgun that is in excellent condition. I've no one to leave them to and I certainly don't want Mrs. Oldgringo to get {bamboozled} out of them by some slick talking opportunist should I loose these earthly coils any time soon.

The shotgun is a 12 ga. Winchester Model 12, 3” Heavy Duck that I acquired in '71. I had it custom stocked and Vent Ribbed by Simmons of Olathe, KS. Simmons also jeweled the bolt and follower. As you can see, this gun has seen very little use:





Exalted CHL member, flintnapper, has seen and handled this pristine beauty and can attest to her fit and finish. A Model 12 such as this goes for $800 upwards on Gunbroker. Given the condition of this Model 12 and the fact that they have not been produced in nearly a half century, this classic should easily be worth $600 in person?