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Winchester Model 12 Skeet Grade Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Winchester Model 12 Skeet Grade Shotgun
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Winchester Model 12 Skeet Grade Slide-Action Shotgun, #852595. 28 ga. 27'' barrel has a 2-7/8'' chamber and is fitted with both a Lyman-made Cutts Compensator (Mod. tube installed), target beads, and a .25'' wide ventilated rib with round posts and doughnut bases marked ''Simmons Specialties Pat. Pend.'' Barrel is ''Skeet'', and rib extends 3'' onto the top of the dull blued receiver, which is marked ''Skeet'' below the serial number. Forend is Standard Grade walnut target size, with correct Winchester checkering. Pistol-grip buttstock is of a higher grade walnut with very nice figure, Winchester checkering and grip cap, and Whiteline/clear Lucite buttplate. Includes a letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming mfg. in 1940. Condition is near excellent with only slight marks to wood and receiver. At some point, small holes were drilled into the loading lever and other internal components and barrel/magazine band in an apparent attempt to lighten the gun weight. Action appears to function correctly; bore needs cleaning but does not appear pitted. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (C&R)