[mx2005]

Does someone have some info on model 12's I am looking at a 1924 2-pin rib w/duck bill and this model has some marking on the reciever back from the mag tube it is a Diamond I can't find any info other than the diamond should match the wood stock but the gun doesn't have the original wood can anyone help with this little delema. Thank you Pat

 

[dbcook]

sounds like it was originally a "black diamond" model 12 that has had the wood changed on it. original black diamond wood is usually very nice,either in monte carlo or english grip with a black diamond inlaid in the stock close to the receiver.original black diamond wood is hard to come by as most model 12 folks that have any hang on to it.dwain

 

[mx2005]

Thank you very much for the info and if you would know, what would a stock and forend cost in black diamond wood if i could find it. Pat.k.

 

[dbcook]

i haven,t seen any sell for quite some time.given the variables in the economy today,you might luck out & find a nice set reasonable. i wouldn,t hold your breath though, but be careful as there are some fakes out there.dwain

 

[dbcook]

if you want to see a very nice black diamond model 12, go to cabelas.com,then go to the gun library,then type"griebel "in the search section.dwain

 

[acss]

in my opinion- felix bedland- bedland sporting goods- farebury ne. is the #1 athuority on mdl 12s- he has em all and buys and sells. he was winchester collector pres for years

 

[dbcook]

you can email [email protected] for info .or go to www.bedlans.com. & view their website. if you ever get the chance stop by there.i was in his walkin safe one time. very nice.dwain

 

[mx2005]

HI Thank you guys for all the help and I will call Felix and get more education on the Model 12 before I purchase it and all have a Happy New year. Pat.k.

 

[dbcook]

stu wright is very knowledgeable on model 12,s also.618-357-8933..