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Originally Posted by david ross
Hi Steve.
I would like a mod 12 winchester pump but over there in the UK it is very hard to get a
good one or any at all ?. Did not know the ribs came of the 101 not good you just do not
get that on a PARKER OH' NO .
All the best Dave.
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I have not shot very many 101's. Just borrowed a guys gun to shoot a round of skeet or two.
Winchester Model 12's which they stopped in general production in 1963 are nice pumps. Machined steel receivers. Well made and takedown easily. They point extremely well, least for me. I just walked into a gun store and bought two. One a solid rib 16, well worn and another a like new 12 modified. The 16 cost under $250 and the 12 just at $317. Usually you'll see these in the $500 to $700 range, but I have a secret source. I guess our Model 12's didn't make it across the pond.
Do you see many Parker's over there? How well do they stack up with your fine doubles? Boss? Army and Navy? Have you ever hefted a Lefever? They are about as close to the light, pencil thin English guns. IMHO.