Heavy Duck gun on a clays course

[Tom Flanigan]

I had a model 12 heavy duck gun with a solid rib. I used it from time to time for geese in Virginia. It was a grand old gun and I wish I still had it. I also had an old 20 bore made in the first year of production. It had nickel steel barrels with 25" full choke. I believe this was the first configuration of the model 12. I've always wondered why they the gun was introduced in 20 bore.

[Cold Spring]

Originally Posted by Tom Flanigan

I had a model 12 heavy duck gun with a solid rib. I used it from time to time for geese in Virginia. It was a grand old gun and I wish I still had it. I also had an old 20 bore made in the first year of production. It had nickel steel barrels with 25" full choke. I believe this was the first configuration of the model 12. I've always wondered why they the gun was introduced in 20 bore.

Here's a first year nickel steel Model 1912 in 20 bore, 2 barrel set with a low 4 digit serial number. The early production barrels were made 25", this one with Mod choke. The second barrel has matching s/n and is 28" Full choke. Weights: 5^15 and 6^2 respectively. The finish is worn and bright but she's still tight as a tick and ready to hunt, 106 years and counting. You can see her at the Northeast SxS.