Definitive book covers winchesters legendary model 12. The model 12 19121964, states the winchester model 12. Even so, the model 12 has probably increased in value more than any other regular production pump shotgun. Winchester model 12, 16 gauge, factory cutts gun, mfr.
There are many pictures that are of excellent quality. Upon showing the book to my fatherinlaw and brotherinlaw both avid hunters. Dave riffle gun sales winchester guns for collectors. If the gun hasnt been altered, meaning the chambers lenghted to 2 34 and the ejection port radius enlarged, and no refinishing, the gun is worth more than what youd first think. I was told that this book contains engravers names and the. The shotgun book by jack oconnor 1965 first edition stated w dj illustrated. The model 12, 19121964 by dave riffle 1995, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. This early shotgun remains in excellent all original condition. Give the model 25 a chance at the title that the boys hold over my head. Dave riffle in his book, the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. For sale, two different books on the winchester model twelve. Mar 22, 2019 dave riffle sells quality arms for the gun collector, gun investor or shooter. Winchesgter and fine double barrels by riffle, dave and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The routledge barrel had the forward 12 to 17 inches of the.
Sell your winchester model 12 for free today on gunsamerica. Dave riffle gun sales, inc, po box 47 in fort myers florida, phone 239 2755869, contacts, special offers, sales and business relations. I have dave riffles book and i cant find what the factory stamped on the barrel for choke. In my conversations with dave he has indicated that he is very selective about what he buys and seems to seek out and accept only top tier original guns that appeal to a very specific and selective customer base.
Due to the recent increase in order volume, shipping on some items may be delayed up to 15 business days or longer. When referring to the book the model 12 by dave riffle on page 142, they do not show this model available in modified choke. Nice checkered, pistol grip stock, to original butt plate. How much would a 1937 winchester model 12 12 gauge shotgun. The most indepth, uptodate book on the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. I was told that this book contains engravers names and the serial numbers of the guns that they engraved. Dave riffle has the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built dave riffle gun sales 0964428105 9780964428102 hardcover book. Nice checkered, pistol grip stock, to original butt plate, with matching forearm. Brownells is your source for winchester 12 parts at brownells. Dave riffle gun sales sells a wide variety of winchester guns for every type of gun enthusiast or gun collector.
Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. Does anybody have the book the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever builtthe model 12 19121964 by dave riffle. I have my grandfathers model 12, he traded a ton of hay for it many years ago. The routledge barrel had the forward 12 to 17 inches of the barrel opened up to about. 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. The model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as the gun that won the west. The model 12,1912 1964 the most in depth, up to date book on.
Catalog winchester repeating arms co rifles shotguns ammunition original. Greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built model 12 by dave riffle signed shipped with usps media mail. One of the factory engravers, nick kusmit, kept records of his work while employed by winchester and you can find a list of the guns engraved by him in dave riffles definitive book the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. You wont find any 80% shooters in his offerings as he is of the mind that a 99% original gun is a shooter if treated properly. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. The model 12,1912 1964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest. How much would a 1937 winchester model 12 12 gauge shotgun be. They frankly thought that such a book did not exist and were mesmorized at madis work. I found and purchased a 1950 winchester model 12 12ga skeet gun with the twopin rib and a cutts compensator. What book have others found to be especially informative and complete on the model 12. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of leveraction repeating rifles manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Winchester shotguns model 12 for sale guns international. Along with m70s, the model 12 is one of my favorites i collect. No evidence of proof marks under rib, no markings on the rib.
Winchester model 12, 20 gauge, dave riffle gun sales. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The model 12 19121964, states the winchester model 12 was, and still remains, the only gun that was offered in over 100 different variations or configurations during its lifetime. Winchester model 12, 28 gauge skeet dave riffle gun sales. It has come to the point where i would like to get a good, informative book on the winchester model 12 to go along with the ones i have on the model 70 and model 94. The title of this book is the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built and it was written by dave riffle. Model 12 book shotguns for gun collectors dave riffle gun sales. Fortunately, nick kusmit kept a detailed work ledger of the guns he engraved while working for winchester and the information was published by dave riffle in his book the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built the model 12 19121964. Winchester model 12, 28 gauge pigeon dave riffle gun sales. Many are still in regular use today, although the model 12 is also popular with winchester collectors. This book is by dave riffle and goes through the model 12 year by year and highlights the changes to it year by year.
The model 12 was extremely reliable and built to last. Winchester model 12, 16 gauge cutts dave riffle gun sales. The model 12,19121964 available for purchase online at. George madis, however was there with winchester and offers lots of interesting insight that makes his book worthwhile and more entertaining. Dave riffle s book is the best reference on the model 12. Winchester model 12, 20 gauge deluxe field winchester model 12, 20 gauge, pigeon skeet. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built by dave riffle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition.
The winchester model 12 heavy duck gun proved itself a. Popularly named the perfect repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51year highrate production life. For sale, two different books on the winchester model. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. They dont agree completely on years by serial number, but both contain a wealth of product history. The model 1895 winchesterlee, the william mason straight pulls, the t. I own a winchester model 12 field pigeon grade, 20 gauge, modified choke with a winchester special ventilated rib. Model 12 s are a lot of fun to shoot as well as study as a product. Winchester gun sales for gun collectors dave riffle gun. I am also fortunate to have a similar heavy duck with a solid rib, ser. 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. A total of over 2,000,000 model 12 s were built during its long production run. I highly recommend the books on the model 12 by george madis and dave riffle.
American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 61. The most indepth, uptodate book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless reapeating shotgun ever. This sn dates to 1951 dave riffles model book, 1953 madis book. Greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built model 12 by. A total of over 2,000,000 model 12s were built during its long production run. Winchester model 12, 12 gauge, factory black diamond grade, factory engraved by ulrich. I have an identical model 12 heavy duck, trap grade with the winchester special ventilated rib. They are listed in an advertising sheet from 1954 and pictured on page 156 of dave riffle s model 12 book. The model 12, 19121964 by oscar thompson photographer, dave riffle online at alibris. The winchester model 1912 also commonly known as the model 12, or m12 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. The winchester model 12 heavy duck gun proved itself a shooter.
They are listed in an advertising sheet from 1954 and pictured on page 156 of dave riffles model 12 book. Winchester model 12, 20 gauge, winchester model 12, 20 gauge, 1954. Dave riffle sells quality arms for the gun collector, gun investor or shooter. Browse all new and used winchester shotguns model 12 for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. If the polychoke originally came with your 1937 model 12 winchester, and it is possible that it was available only upon special order, or it was requested by the original buyer at that time. The most indepth, uptodate book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless reapeating shotgun ever built. Frame has 95 percent original blue with light high edge wear. Winchester s 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 model twelve by george madis, first edition abebooks. However, riffle s book only covers pre64 model 12s. The highest model 12, excluding the y models, is 1,999,999. Dave riffles book is the best reference on the model 12. Johnson model a and b magazine rifles, the pattern 1914 enfields, the winchester model c and d rifles, the model 1917 u. Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book.
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