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Frank Srebro

11-12-2023 07:46 AM

Just some additional comments on this 1922 Model 1912. Of course it was made for paper 2-9/16" roll crimp shells and its ejection port was opened for 2-3/4" shells before rebluing. It feeds and ejects 2-1/2" RST's, along with 2-9/16" vintage and modern 2-3/4" shells perfectly and even mixed in the magazine. Tested before I bought the Winny to know what I might get into.

My advice to anyone looking to buy an early Model 1912/12 whether 16 or 20 gauge that isn't factory or retro stamped 2-3/4" is to check it for function (QUICK feeding and ejection) before buying. That's if you want to shoot modern 2-3/4" plastic shells.

Garry L Gordon

11-12-2023 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Srebro (Post 398503)

Just some additional comments on this 1922 Model 1912. Of course it was made for paper 2-9/16" roll crimp shells and its ejection port was opened for 2-3/4" shells before rebluing. It feeds and ejects 2-1/2" RST's, along with 2-9/16" vintage and modern 2-3/4" shells perfectly and even mixed in the magazine. Tested before I bought the Winny to know what I might get into.

My advice to anyone looking to buy an early Model 1912/12 whether 16 or 20 gauge that isn't factory or retro stamped 2-3/4" would do well to check it for function (QUICK feeding and ejection) before buying. That's if you want to shoot modern 2-3/4" plastic shells.

Thanks for the tip, Frank. I keep thinking I need a Model 12...:vconfused:

CraigThompson

11-12-2023 09:04 AM

Frank do you know if Dugan’s Gunshop in Hughsville is still in existence ? I went in there a time or two and he had a veritable boatload of nice old rifles and shotguns .

Frank Srebro

11-12-2023 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CraigThompson (Post 398509)

Frank do you know if Dugan’s Gunshop in Hughsville is still in existence ? I went in there a time or two and he had a veritable boatload of nice old rifles and shotguns .

Craig, I haven't been there in many years. I'd heard that the shop changed ownership some years ago and a large collection of vintage guns were sold off. But I don't know if this is good data or not.

Mike Koneski

11-12-2023 10:23 AM

Craig, this is the only info I could find-

RAILROAD & Route 220
Hughesville, PA 17737
Phone Number
(570) 584-2281

That is just on the north side of town. The daughters took over in 2011 and I find no more info than what I've posted above.

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