[Fishjager]

I recently got this from a friend. It is a Winchester Model 12 from 1951. It has a heavy barrel with high rib. The make of the barrel is unknown. It has a screw in choke also unkown type (full choke). 31 inch barrel, 12 guage of course. Antone stock 14 5/8 LOP. The gun just kind of interested me, so I bought it. Any thoughts? I shot it one time at a games shoot and it busted birds from the 40 yard line really nicely.

 

[marchmadness]

Weird looking model 12 but I like it!

 

[Hugh 3200]

No typical Winchester markings or proof marks of the barrel?

 

[Fishjager]

No typical Winchester markings or proof marks of the barrel?

No proof marks of any kind. It fits me like a glove and I think that is what made me buy it. When I did shoot it there was hardly any recoil. I guess that is because of the heavy barrel. It just kind of grows on you. It also has a roll over comb which is nice.

 

[pheasantmaster]

Probably a Moneymaker barrel.

 

[Allgunnohits]

She's a looker, Congratulations.

 

[690S]

Looks great. Nice to find a gun that fits well right off of the jump.

 

[acorange]

Did not know of the Moneymaker barrel. I have seen LOTS of their ribs on M-12's.

 

[Bigworm]

Is Money Maker still in business?

 

[Fishjager]

I know one thing the rib on this gun is installed very well, and has a nice fit. I'll try and find out if this is a "Moneymaker" barrel. Inside bore diameter is 785.

 

[JSkolar1]

Nice looking Build up M12. Heavy duck barrel with a Simmons or Moneymaker Rib possibly.

 

[Carl Brown]

I know one thing the rib on this gun is installed very well, and has a nice fit. I'll try and find out if this is a "Moneymaker" barrel. Inside bore diameter is 785.

What is the constriction of the choke?

 

[Fishjager]

What is the constriction of the choke?

60. The guage goes from 785 down to 725 with choke in.

 

[690S]

60. The guage goes from 785 down to 725 with choke in.

Please post pictures of the patterns when you get it on the patterning board.

 

[Trap60]

The .785 bore sounds like an old Baker Big Bore barrel would if it is would expect to see his mark on it so I have no clue. Is a sweet looking rig though

 

[Song Dog]

Nice looking Build up M12. Heavy duck barrel with a Simmons or Moneymaker Rib possibly.

Agree, a picture of the barrel legend and side of the rib could reveal which rib maker, rib struts appear MoneyMaker and seems to have a step rib without receiver extension on top of receiver?

 

[Fishjager]

There is no legend on the barrel, that is why it is so hard to identify it.

 

[690S]

There is no legend o the barrel, that is why it is so hard to identify it.
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I am not certain, but I would call Eubanks Gunsmithing and see if that may be one of their ribs.

 

[Song Dog]

There is no legend on the barrel, that is why it is so hard to identify it.
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You posted the barrel is very heavy which leads me to believe might be a Heavy Duck barrel while no barrel legend it's still a mystery? Do you have a picture of the muzzle end diameter wall thickness? Does the rib extension beyond the barrel extension onto top of the receiver?

 

[oldguy19]

Will take it