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Finally got around to taking some pics of my Model 12 in 12 Ga., Full Choke, with a 32 inch barrel. Manufactured in 1951, and has matching numbers.

She has some surface rust which happened when my Father kept for several years while I was overseas and in the Military, which I have to figure out the best way to remove. I've thought about rebluing her as she belonged to my Grandfather and I don't plan to part with her.

When introduced as we all know they were called the "perfect repeater", and was Winchester's first hammerless pump. Also, was Winchester's first gun of any type chambered in 20, 16 & 12 gauges.

In pretty good shape for an "old timer"...

Yes she is! She is solid to boot.

A nice 12-12 with been there condition.

Yes it is Redryder! My issue is since I do not plan to let her go ever do I reblue her??!!

Lordy Grunt.....this is probably one of the most subjective concerns we have with our families of steel and wood. If the stampings are still strong I would reblue. Be careful with choosing the smith. Some do more damage than good.

It shouldn't be subjective at all, rember, many thousands were sent back to Winchester for trap upgrades which included ribs and blueing. As a matter of fact Simmons probably did most of them. If you like it blue it and freshen er up.