FS - Win Model 12 , 12 ga, WS-1

[SkullKeeper]

25” barrel WS-1 choke, 14” LOP, serial number indicates 1960 manufacture, round post “Winchester special vent rib” apparently only done for a couple of years, excellent plus condition. I’ll be glad to provide more photos or video if needed. $1035 shipped to your FFL.

 

[WAB]

Oh man that’s tempting!

 

[SkullKeeper]

Oh man that’s tempting!

I would honestly be shocked if someone was disappointed after getting this in their hands.

 

[Red Leg]

I periodically get out my "Heavy Duck" and reverently wipe it down with a bit of oil. I have had this one since 1972 when I guided for the Chateau Charles duck club in Lake Charles, LA. Were I ten years younger, I would buy it tonight. Good luck with the sale.

 

[Mekaniks]

Now that Bismuth and some of the other new shot is readily available these old Model 12's are back in business. Very cool and nostalgic gun

 

[SkullKeeper]

I periodically get out my "Heavy Duck" and reverently wipe it down with a bit of oil. I have had this one since 1972 when I guided for the Chateau Charles duck club in Lake Charles, LA. Were I ten years younger, I would buy it tonight. Good luck with the sale.

I used to spent a good deal of time in West Lake/Lake Charles in 2020-22.

 

[tarbe]

I used to spent a good deal of time in West Lake/Lake Charles in 2020-22.

Small world. I lived in Moss Bluff in the 90s.

I am still trying to picture the General in his Hackberry Reboks, terrorizing ducks with Boudreaux and Thibodeaux!

 

[tarbe]

Beautiful Winchester!

 

[Scott CWO]

25” barrel WS-1 choke, 14” LOP, serial number indicates 1960 manufacture, round post “Winchester special vent rib” apparently only done for a couple of years, excellent plus condition. I’ll be glad to provide more photos or video if needed. $1035 shipped to your FFL. View attachment 709063View attachment 709064View attachment 709065View attachment 709066View attachment 709067View attachment 709068View attachment 709069View attachment 709070View attachment 709071View attachment 709072View attachment 709073View attachment 709074

Does it have the 2 3/4” chamber or 3” chamber like the Heavy Duck?

 

[Gerry Addison]

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[SkullKeeper]

Does it have the 2 3/4” chamber or 3” chamber like the Heavy Duck?

Does it have the 2 3/4” chamber or 3” chamber like the Heavy Duck?

Only 2&3/4” chamber
My apologies for the late response - I just got back home

 

[Scott CWO]

Only 2&3/4” chamber
My apologies for the late response - I just got back home

No worries. WS-1 barrels are 26” usually. Was it ever cut down?

 

[SkullKeeper]

No worries. WS-1 barrels are 26” usually. Was it ever cut down?

Well this brings up a good point. I never researched Model 12’s fully. I’m going to have to call for the Winchester records and get the build sheet. Thank you for the heads up !

 

[SkullKeeper]

**Suspending this thread until confirmation of original specs **

 

[BonUm16]

Well this brings up a good point. I never researched Model 12’s fully. I’m going to have to call for the Winchester records and get the build sheet. Thank you for the heads up !

Close the action, run a dowel rod down the barrel until it hits the bolt face, mark the dowel where the barrel ends, remove rod and measure to that mark. I think you’ll find you’ll be on the money for 26” using this method.