The book is in perfect condition as is the dust jacket. This winchester manufactured action slide spring is for the model 12 slide action shotgun in 12 gaug more info out of stock. Buy the winchester model twelve by george madis online at alibris. From august 1912 until first discontinued by winchester in may 1964, nearly two million model. Vintage winchester model 12 what to look for springfield. The winchester model 12 is a beautifully machined shotgun. Winchester model 12 shotgun appraisal find value price date. Disassembly takedown gunsmithing manual winchester model. Apr 17, 2019 browning whipped out the winchester model 1893 in short order, and this gun was soon replaced by the model 1897 aka the model 97. This was a gift to my son who is giving a like new collectors grade 12 gauge model 12 to his fatherin law who lost his model 12 when he was a boy. The model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchester s first slideaction hammerless shotgun.
Some sources give john browning the credit for the winchester model 12 shotgun, but the real daddy of the model 12 was a fellow working for winchester by. Jul 06, 2009 george madis indicates in his book the winchester model twelve that about 18,000 model 12 duck guns were sold during the 19351941 period. Receiver has some light scratches on top left side, barrel shows a few light marks from takedown and has a few scattered. Winchester model 12, 28 gauge pigeon dave riffle gun sales. Repair section is an excerpt from the winchester model 12 sequence book and minimally useful if you are buying this book for repair instructions or problem diagnostics. Current value if i were to sell my winchester model 97 12. There are a limited number that are left in this estate.
The chamber was made longer for the 234 inch replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine. George madis books author of the winchester book biblio. By net, you can visit this page as well as begin to search for the book winchester model twelve, by george madis that is needed. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Seeking info on the fine points of the venerable winchester model 12. Wondering this winchester model twelve, by george madis is the one that you need, you could opt for downloading. A winchester model twelve 1 of 1,000 hard back book for sale. Fair warning, dont expect a small fortune, even tho your 12 is about 65 years old, it isnt any. The winchester model 1894 rifle is a leveraction repeating rifle that became one of the most. The model 1912 shotgun or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchesters first slideaction hammerless shotgun. Im reasonably knowledgeable about shotguns in general and used to collect antique guns.
Hunted with a friend and his father for yearsducks, pheasants, quail, etc. The winchester model twelve by george madis alibris. I have taken several pictures including the table of. The winchester model 12 heavy duck gun proved itself a. The values for most pre64 winchesters are changing too quickly these days, and it takes a lot of time to collect the value numbers. The winchester model twelve 12 george maddis, 1 of. Home winchester fine doubles over and unders big game rifles other guns model 12 book how to order about us contact winchester stocks and forearms model 42 parts sitemap dave riffle gun sales, inc. The model 12,1912 1964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built.
The model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchesters first slideaction hammerless shotgun. Percentages are based on the amount of original finish on the gun, and its operational ability. Mar 27, 2016 manufacturer winchester model model 12. Jacket has a touch of wrinkle at the top edge, some very faint darkening at the perimeters of the jacket. Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book. From its debut until the end of the 1950s, the winchester model 1912 was the pump shotgun, long known as the perfect repeater. You might want to check out the nra condition grading definitions for antique firearms. The winchester book winchester handbook the winchester model twelve winchester. Winchester shotguns model 12 for sale guns international. The front jacket flap has taped on a label from david madis, gun book distributor out of dallas. Popularly named the perfect repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51year highrate production life. The winchester model 1200 came in barrel lengths of 30inch, and 28inch with a fixed choke or the winchoke screw in choke tubes system and is a 12, 16, or 20gauge, manually operated, slide action shotgun. You can buy winchester model 12 with confidence from.
See images for for sale by classictwins on gunsamerica 972008458. The famous winchester model 1912 pump shotgun was designed by winchesters thomas c. George madis is the author of books such as the winchester book. Buy a cheap copy of winchester model twelve book by george madis. For me the question is, did winchester actually ship ww 2 production guns individually in retail type packaging. This shotgun was available in many barrel lengths, all. Madis describes the history, features and configurations of the model 12 in a documentarylike style. The model 12 was designed by winchester engineer t. About two million model 12s the name was changed from 1912 to 12 in 1919 were made, in all gauges but 10 and. This 1959 built shotgun shows field use with 85% blue and sound wood. The winchester model 1912 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube.
Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. The slide action, also known as a pumpaction, means that the shotgun has a moving bolt system which is operated by a wooden or composite slide called the foreend. It has a stronger frame, the chamber was made longer for the 2 34 shells and the top of the frame was covered to force side ejection. The magnitude of this sale is appreciated when you realize how few of the special 10 and 12gauge magnum double guns were sold. Published by american book publishing company, lancaster, texas 1964. The model 12,19121964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Buy winchester model 12 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Unfollow winchester model 12 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Or, could this be postwar cancelled contract or surplus packaging. George madis indicates in his book the winchester model twelve that about 18,000 model 12 duck guns were sold during the 19351941 period. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition.
I have taken several pictures including the table of contents identifying the chapterstopics. Winchesters model 12 slideaction shotgun has won the praise of hunters, competitors and soldiers alike during the 90 years and nearly 2 million pieces made since its 1912 introduction. Winchester had to quit making the gun because it became too costly to produce. It was available in 12 or 16 gauge in a solid or takedown version. From wild bill hickoks colt revolvers to geronimos winchester, twelve guns that shaped our history. What is the value of a winchester model 1212 guage.
You can take it to a local, reputable gun shop for an eval, and a decent shop will have a copy of the blue book of firearm values. Winchesters winchester pump shotguns page 1 collectors. Model 12 book shotguns for gun collectors dave riffle gun sales. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer.
This info is and was available when he wrote the book and it was deliberately omitted imho. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. The metal has about 96% original blue finish with some edge wear. Find the winchester model twelve by madis, george at biblio. Jun 14, 2011 the winchester model 1897 replaced the model 1893. Winchester firearms model 12 shotgun built 1959 12 gauge description. Welcome to delaware arms dealer in winchester model 12 shotguns. As an avid outdoorsman, but inexperienced in the many nuances of firearms, i found madis book to be very helpful in understanding and appreciating the model 12 that i own. Between the two, you should get a fair pricing of your mod. The winchester model twelve by george madis 9780910156066. Winchester firearms model 12 shotgun built 1959 12 gauge.
The model 12, 19121964hardcover 12ga winchester model 12. After 1919, the model designation was shortened to. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The winchester model 12 by george madis 1982, hardcover for. You have to shoot a lot to ever need to move it another cog. Winchester designs still in production for example, model 97, model 12, etc. Rennenbergs model 94 book there is a famous case of 10 military issue 94s in one wooden box no individual cardboards. Download ebook winchester model twelve, by george madis. What is the value of a winchester 1948 model 12 12 gauge. Introduced in 20 gauge in 1912, 16 and 12 gauge guns followed in 1914. The title of this book is the winchester model twelve and it was written by george madis. The following information on the basic winchester model 12 comes from the blue book of gun values, thirty first edition dated 2010. About model 1912 winchester shotgun the model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchesters first slideaction hammerless shotgun.
Beware of this book as a primary model 12 reference source. A model 12 in half decent condition is worth considerable. The famous winchester model 1912 pump shotgun was designed by winchester s thomas c. Upon showing the book to my fatherinlaw and brotherinlaw both avid hunters. There is a ring inside the barrel where it connects to the receiver that you can adjust for headspace as the gun wears. He wrote that book to sell model 12s, some of which he put together in florida, not done in new haven. The winchester model 12 by george madis 1982, hardcover.
Estimated value range see below for your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. Buy winchester model 12 barrel factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Browning whipped out the winchester model 1893 in short order, and this gun was soon replaced by the model 1897 aka the model 97. The winchester model 1912 also commonly known as the model 12, or m12 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. Published by american book publishing company 1964. The front jacket flap has taped on a label from david madis, gun book. Back in that venerable guns heyday you could call up winchester, give them your specifications, send them a check, and get your custom gun sent to your door ju.
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