Take down instructions for Winchester Model 12

[Alex Johnson]

I've been considering completely refinishing a well worn Winchester model 12 but am having trouble locating instructions on dissassembly for this model. I don't feel brave enough to start taking parts out at random, but figured there should be some detailed instructions available either in paper or online. Do any of you know of a source. Thanks.

 

[Guy L Johnson]

I Ask The Same Question

And I still have the information and will e-mail it to you.
Guy L Johnson

 

[Alex Johnson]

Would definitely appreciate it, thanks a lot.

 

[KIMBERCOMP]

model 12

Guy Johnson, could you also email takedown instruction for the model 12. thanks, NMETCAL1@TAMPABAY.RR.COM

 

[Trav Krause]

I would also like to request take down instructions for a Winchester Model 12. The gun doesn't always shoot factory loads, but, it shoots reloads fine. so i just wanted to strip it down. my email is duckhunter331@yahoo.com

 

[HunterTRW]

The Gun Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly -- Part V: Shotguns by J.B. Wood has an entire chapter on the Winchester Model 12, complete with black-and-white photographs and tips. The ISBN number for this book is 0-910676-11-9. My copy cost me $12.95 several years ago, but it was money well-spent as it covers 26 different shotgun models from manufacturers including: Browing, H&R, High-Standard, Ithaca, Iver Johnson, Marlin, Mossberg, Remington, Savage, S&W, Stevens, and (of course) Winchester.

Hope this helps.

Good luck, and good shooting!

 

[James K]

One little trick to know on the Model 12 is the carrier pivot screw, which has LEFT hand threads. I have heard of people breaking screw drivers and ruining the trigger group because they didn't know that. Also it has to be restaked when put back in.

Jim