The Model 12 was initially offered in 20 gauge only, which made it the first Winchester shotgun of that gauge and the first hammerless slide-action repeating shotgun to bear the Winchester logo.

yet it consistently outsold its older brother during the 45-year-span they shared in the Winchester catalog. When it was introduced, the Model 12 was only available in 20 gauge, 12- and 16-gauge ...

My grandfather’s Winchester Model 12 is the only possession of his I have. It was passed down to me after his firstborn son (my uncle) died several years ago. Most hunters and shooters hold on to guns ...

The top gun is the Winchester 25, and at bottom is the 20-gauge version of the Model 12. icollector.com We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate ...

We’ve had Model 12 Winchesters in this space before ... The 3-inch Heavy Duck version debuted in 1935 to go with Winchester’s 1 5/8-ounce 3-inch magnum shells. It had a weighted stock and ...