Winchester Model 12: Trap or Skeet?

E

ejohne

Inactive
I bought a Winchester Model 12 manufactured in 1941. Under the magazine tube is "MODEL-12-TRAP." The barrel is 28 inches long, solid ribbed with "Model 12-12 GA." and underneath "WS-1." The slide handle and buttstock's pistol grip are finely checkered. The rubber recoil pad says "Winchester/Trademark/Pat. June 6 1922." Is this a trap or skeet gun or a trap gun with a skeet barrel?
 
WS 1 is a skeet choke. Sounds like you have a hybrid.

There's a quick check to see if the bbl's mismarked. The 12 is famed for being tightly choked in its trap and waterfowl configurations. See if a dime will pass through the choke. If it doesn't, it's probably a full choke, about .040" constriction.

Either way, you've a fine shotgun, enjoy...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top