I suggest getting some more literature on the subject. The model 12,19121964 the most in depth, up to date book on the unreapeatable greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Excellent condition winchester model 12 with 28 barrel modeified choke, 16 ga. The y series model 12s are post 1964 but in shooting you should find no difference from the pres to the post 64s. The winchester model 1897 was designed by american firearms inventor john moses browning. The model 12 was designed by winchester engineer t. The shotgun and the book together is an amazing gift. Find the winchester book by madis, george at biblio. Williams blue book of gun dealing williams gun sight corp. I just tried to purchase the george madis winchester book which i believe is pretty much the bible for all things winchester. The chamber was made longer for the 234 inch shells in 1927, then later for 3 inch shells. Its in good condition considering its age, with a little rust.
The model 1912 shortened to model 12 in 1919 was the next step from the winchester model 1897 hammerfired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier winchester model 1893 shotgun. I bought this book to learn more about the rifle, its history, and to trace the year of manufacture by serial number. This 1,108 square foot house sits on a 4,791 square foot lot and features 3 bedrooms and 1. Buy winchester model 12 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.
The winchester model twelve by george madis, 9780910156066, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inscribed in ink by the author to a collector on the title page. The winchester book winchester rifles forumwinchester. The winchester model 12 by george madis 1982, hardcover for. What is the value of a winchester model 1912 12 ga shotgun. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience.
View sales history, tax history, home value estimates, and overhead views. About model 1912 winchester shotgun the model 1912 or as it is more commonly known model 12 was winchesters first slideaction hammerless shotgun. George madis covers the history and background leading up to this fine gun, the standards and variations, malfunctions that can happen, their probable causes and remedies. I started collecting and shooting the winchester model 1893 lever action rifle. Gilt embossed title and embossed winchester 12 on the front cover of the book. If he didnt use the polishing room records, and if he didnt use the warehouse ledgers, then i am at a loss as to what he used. Second, wjth what you are doing, after the hammer drops push forward on the slide, this simulates recoil so far as the action is concerned. Authors note says that although there are gaps in winchester s records and his research, this book covers 99% of the winchester firearms you may wish to research.
By 1927, all model 12s were now chambered for 2 34 shells. Madison winchester chief of police cumru township police. Signed by author very good plus condition or a little better. The first winchester rifle the winchester model 1866 was originally. Has anyone been able to find out and explain what winchester records george madis used when he published his dom data for the various winchester models its hard to imagine that he could have overlooked something so obvious as the polishing room records which establish when a serial number is put on. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. 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. Developed from the 1860 henry rifle, winchester rifles were among the. This was a gift to my son who is giving a like new collectors grade 12 gauge model 12 to his fatherin law who lost his model 12 when he was a boy. The gun collectors handbook of values cowardmccann, inc 200 madison avenue new york, ny 10016. The model 12 by george madis winchester shotguns and shotshells by ronald w.
The 16 ga chamber will be lenghtened from 2 96 to 2 34. Estimated value range see below for your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. Iirc, i believe they could be ordered in 16 and 20 gauge. George madis is the author of winchester model twelve 4. First, you shouldnt dry fire it, you will break the firing pin. Winchester discoverers wi meet at the hampshire downs pastoral centre, st peters church, jewry street, winchester, hants, so23 8ry. Upon showing the book to my fatherinlaw and brotherinlaw both avid hunters. Winchester model 12, model 12,winchester model 12 serial. Like almost anything else, it is based on market demand along with availability. The winchester model 1912 also commonly known as the model 12, or m12 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. Madis was a true friend of winchester through many years and was considered one of the world. I collect vintage firearms, so i found the shotgun and the book for him to give.
I ended up with the main winchester book similar to how you got your books brad. This is the definitive book about the famous model twelve winchester. Laid in, i found a couple of flyers from madis advertising other books. The first one i bought was the winchester handbook, signed first edition, from one of mr. Johnson, and was based in part on the m189397 design by john m.
George madis for dates of manufacture and some of the most detailed information on winchester, be sure to include the george madis website in your research. This book is very informative and interesting to read if you like the repeating rifle that won the west. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. What book have others found to be especially informative and complete on the model 12. Modern guns collector books box 3009 paducah, ky 42001. The winchester repeating arms company was a prominent american maker of repeating. Buy a cheap copy of the winchester book by george madis. All items shipped priority mail please contact gloria at 5405802762 after 12 noon eastern time or email commonwealthcollectiblesyahoo thanks for looking. 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. Stadt the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built by david riffle winchester shotguns by dennis adler this is really a picturecoffee table book rather than informational, but i consider pictures. This book shows the date of manufacture for winchester firearms by model and serial number. The 12 gauge takedown was added in october 1898, and the 16 gauge takedown in february 1900.
Images can usually be enlarged by clicking them use back button to return. Stadt the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built by david riffle winchester shotguns by dennis adler this is really a picturecoffee table book rather than informational, but i consider pictures informational. Popularly named the perfect repeater at its introduction, it largely set the standard for pump action shotguns over its 51year highrate production life. Since the publication of the groundbreaking first edition of the winchester model 94 the first 100 years, this revised and expanded edition is the culmination of the authors relentless research on the winchester model 94. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition.
I probably should take better care of it but it seems like i always grab that one first. By 1927, all model 12 s were now chambered for 2 34 shells. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database guns. This extremely popular pump action shotgun saw action in world war i, world war ii, the korean war and the vietnam wars and was used by the us army, navy and marines. Its available at the usual internet places one would find books. For example, for dates around 1898 for the model 1894, he is off by a few years when one looks at the actual ledgers winchester used to document rifles received in warehouse and shipped. Percentages are based on the amount of original finish on the gun, and its operational ability. Winchester model 12 model 1912 known as the perfect repeater when introduced in 1912, the winchester model 12 was produced in numbers close to two million over a 51 year period. Winchester model 1895 is a comprehensive history and analysis that includes original. Johnson, utilizing a strong frame and a hidden hammer.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover madison. The winchester model twelve by george madis alibris. Winchester company stopped using the nickle steel on model 12s around serial number 631,000 or around 1931. The winchester model 1912 is an internalhammer pumpaction shotgun with an external tube magazine. When it was introduced, the model 12 was only available in 20 gauge, 12 and 16gauge model 12s became available in late 19.
There are no plans to reprint it the newest printing of the book in which the original. We found 16 records for susan george in fort atkinson, milwaukee and 25 other cities in wisconsin. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. From august 1912 until first discontinued by winchester in may 1964, nearly two million model. The model 12 depends on recoil to unlock the slide. A collector might pay more because 1914 was the year of introduction of the. May 12, 2007 hi, im new to your site and i am looking for info about my winchester model 12, 12 gauge. Nickle itself is a wear resistant and rust resistant alloy, hence the reason reblued nickle steel barrels turn out to be a plum color compared to the black reciever. William mason made some improvements to brownings original design. The model 1897 was first listed for sale in the november 1897 winchester catalog as a 12 gauge solid frame. Buy a cheap copy of winchester model twelve book by george madis. Winchester model 42, skeet set dave riffle gun sales.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whats more, is presents neverbeforepublished information on the 1894s elegant offspring, the model 55 and 64 from readers over the globe. In 1926 winchester announce the 20 ga chamber will be lenghtened from 2 12 to 2 34. Im just curious about the george madis dom data that we keep referring to. The front jacket flap has taped on a label from david madis, gun book distributor out of dallas. For a good history of the model 12 consult the book, winchester model 12 by george madis. Winchester white pages phone books in wisconsin wi.
View madison winchesters profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The model 12 is one great shotgun, dont change a thing on it. Published by american book publishing company, lancaster, texas 1964. Vgnone, brown fauxleather binding with raised man on horse in bottom fore. Susan george in wisconsin wi 16 records found whitepages. Value of winchester model 1212ga serial 409234 in good. Mar 27, 2016 manufacturer winchester model model 12. The serial number dates it to 1914, and it was my greatgrandfathers. Manufactured in 1951 by coldwargrunt wed jun 22, 2016 2. The greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. As for the warehouse ledger records books, george was certainly aware of them, but he apparently did not use them for a number of the models e. Browning, william mason and wraco manufacturing and history.
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