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< 16ga. Guns ~ strange M-12 serial # |
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Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:56 pm
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I recently took possession of a pre-64 M-12 16 gauge standard grade, with a modified choke. It looks like it might be original finish on wood; possibly re-blued. The serials on the receiver and receiver extension are as follows: R237 on the receiver, and just 237 on the extension. Obviously not a 1912 gun even though it has a 14 ring pump handle/forearm, as the barrel stamping IDes the gun as a M-12 and not 1912.
Would the letter R refer to "replacement"? Could it be a parts clean up gun? The stock seems to be about a 1/8 or even a 1/4" short of standard length, but it does not look cut down as the plastic butt plate looks 100% tight and original looking.
Very confused on the beautiful 16 gauge! Would greatly appreciate any help. |
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Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:50 pm
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Joined: 12 Sep 2010
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Location: Maine
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I don't have an answer for you about the model 12, but welcome to the site! |
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Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:39 pm
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Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:25 pm
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Tue Nov 29, 2022 6:39 am
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I seem to recall that for a period in the 30's-40's some receiver were marked with a "W" which indicated a factory reblue due to a bad batch, having been scratched in process, etc. Perhaps this "R" represents something similar. |
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