Old Ammo

[Roundsworth]

TheModel (19)12 was not made in 28 gauge in 1914 or 1928. It is an option in 1941 for the Model 12 and 37, but not the 21 (not even custom!) According to Madis, the 28 gauge was added to the Model 12 line-up in 1934 and dropped in 1958. The Model 21 was chambered for the 28 in 1936. Nothing about chamber lengths. There seems to be a lot of differences between Mr. Madis' book and actual catalogs. I guess a person had to inquire with the factory to make sure. As for Western, they bought WRA Co. in 1931. Boxes were not marked as such until 1939. Olin came into the picture in 1944. Boxes were marked 'Olin' in 1946. I have lotsa good Winchester info! Cheers!