Pauline's post got me thinking, why not post a few pics of my Model 12, 2 pin milled rib trap, 1949 vintage. I had just gotten it back from a good friend of mine, who refinished the wood. For some reason the "A" carved wood developed "cracks" in the finish. Maybe they used varnish or shellac or something similar 60 years ago at the factory? He also filled in the lettering with gold filler, " (for lack of a better term). All in all a great looking Model 12, and the pics really don't do it justice, as the wood has a fine depth and "fire" in the sunlight. Really a prime example of the gunmakers art here in the U.S.A!








I don't think that the ventilated pad is correct for the year, but it came with the gun when I bought it, and i wanted to keep it as original as possible.

Thanks for looking, Rodbuster.

Two more pics:




Thank you, Rodbuster.

Your friend did a very nice job on the refinish. I tell you, ya' just gotta love American walnut! Your stock has excellent figure and I know what you mean by the "depth" of the wood, it looks great. So does the A carve (it is just as handsome as the B carved IMO).

If you want an period correct recoil pad Connecticut Shotgun has them on their website. I just bought one for my 1928 Black Diamond Trap. Happy Holidays!

Eric

gorgeous gun!!!!

stags30 wrote:gorgeous gun!!!!

Yeah....what he said...x10!

Theres still nothing better than wood furniture!

Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum !!

Awesome looking firearm...