WINCHESTER 12 PRE 1964

Overview

SHOTGUN: WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PRE 1964, SERIAL NUMBER 524665, BLACK (MATTE), CASE NOT INCLUDED, PUMP, 12GA, 30, 1928Notes:Woodstock shotgun with some wear overall in good condition. Large crack on pump handle refer to pictures for more info. ALL FIREARMS WILL BE SENT TO AN FFL WHEN PURCHASING A FIREARM, IT IS UP TO THE CUSTOMER TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE RECEIVING FFL THAT THE FIREARM WILL BE SENT TO.A "Pre-64" Winchester 12-gauge typically refers to the Winchester Model 12, often called "The Perfect Repeater". These firearms are highly prized by collectors and shooters because they were manufactured before Winchester's 1964 production changes, which replaced meticulous hand-fitting and forged steel with cheaper mass-production methods.Winchester Model 12: The most iconic shotgun of the era. It is a pump-action known for its extremely smooth action and machined steel parts.Winchester Model 50: A semi-automatic 12-gauge known for its non-recoiling barrel and reliable operation.Manufacturing Quality: Pre-64 models feature receivers machined from solid steel and hand-fitted parts. Post-1964 models often used stamped or cast parts to reduce costs.Collectibility: Because of their superior craftsmanship and "over-engineered" durability, these guns generally hold higher market value than their later counterparts.Mechanical Reliability: Features like the forged receivers in the Model 12 are considered by many shooters to be superior in longevity and feel compared to later versions.