FS Winchester Model 12 Trap Collector Gun

Discussion in 'For Sale-Wanted to Buy' started by smidsr, Jul 22, 2022.

  1. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Original Mill Back Rib Model 12, manufactured 1955. Engraved by Neil Hartliep. It would be hard to find a better example of Model 12 artistry. 30” Barrel Choked Full.

    Note: the wood pictures show reflections from lighting, the finish is in excellent condition.

    Priced to sell at $5900 with shipping to the lower 48.

    Prefer USPS Money Orders. Extra shipping charges for AK, HI, or expedited. PM for additional information or pictures.

    Thank you for looking!!
     

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  2. Sgoose

    Sgoose Mega Poster Founding Member

    Would like to see pictures of bottom & top of receiver. What pattern number is the engraving.
    Thanks
    Sgoose
     
  3. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    its not a numbered pattern sg'. but truly well done.
     
  4. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Sgoose, thank you for your interest. As mentioned it is not a Winchester pattern, rather a Hartliep original. I am off to a shoot today, will post more pictures later in the day.
     
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  5. Neil Hartliep was a well known master engraver. I have a model 12 with his engraving, very Detailed work
     
  6. Rob Greenside

    Rob Greenside Mega Poster

    Beautiful M12.
     
  7. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Thank you all for your posts!!

    (Pasquale) Regarding Neil Hartliep, yes he was indeed a master. You may know, but for reference, he even completed a book on engraving for the NRA (see the first picture attached on this post). Pricey now if you can find one.

    (Sgoose) Here are some additional pictures I took and have right now. Please note I purposely avoided the front bottom of the receiver to not show the s/n, condition-wise it is the same as anywhere else on the gun (i.e. beautiful). Please let me know if you'd like to see anything else.
     

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  8. Sgoose

    Sgoose Mega Poster Founding Member

    Thanks for geting the new pictures. Still weighing my my opinion have a grade 5 gold that I am also looking at.
    Sgoose
     
  9. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    You’re welcome Sgoose! Please let me know if I can provide anything else. This one is truly a one of a kind work of art. Thank you for your consideration!!
     
  10. Ronald Rousseau

    Ronald Rousseau Well-Known Member

    Now that's a wall hanger!!!
     
  11. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Thanks Ronald!

    Or it would make a great entrant for the Nostalgia Shoot at the Grand!!
     
  12. snooky1

    snooky1 Active Member

    That's beautiful
     
  13. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Thank You Snooky1, it is indeed!!
     
  14. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Still looking for a new home for this beautiful Model 12.

    Have a nice weekend all and thank you for your consideration!!
     
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  16. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    SPF

    Thank you to everyone for your kind words and consideration!!
     
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  17. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Back up for sale, looking for a truly good home for this beauty.

    For background on this repost, please see the Report the Bastards section, post 'Member 'kgun' is NOT Trustworthy'

    Moderator(s) can you please remove the SPF from this post's title.
     
  18. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Price reduced to $5600 with shipping to the lower 48.

    Thank you to everyone for looking and your kind comments!!
     
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  20. Pull

    Pull Member Founding Member

    Very pretty !
     
  21. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Thank You Pull!!
     
  22. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Back to the top with the price reduced to $5400 with shipping to the lower 48.
     
  23. Roy D

    Roy D Well-Known Member

    I'll be honest. I've always found Model 12s to be aesthetically unpleaseant to look at. Kind of like a pale fat kid with zits and a really bad haircut, who is also picking his nose.

    And yet... EVEN I WOULD LOVE TO OWN THIS PARTICULAR GORGEOUS MODEL 12!!!

    Roy
     
  24. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Well always good to be honest Roy!

    And yes, this particular and unique Model 12 can be yours, just let me know!!

    Thank you for looking!!!
     
  25. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Back to the top with the price reduced to $5200 with shipping to the lower 48.
     
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  28. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    any idea what mfg the rib is? I see 2 pins and a duckbill.
    maybe simmons? yet, I don't see simmons i.d. on the left side of the rib.
    is the top of the rib lined or knurled?
     
  29. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    bobski I was told it is original Winchester (a mill back rib version). Regarding the top it is knurled (a wavy line pattern).

    Thank you for your interest, please let me know if you have any other questions.
     
  30. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    2 pin milled is the best you can get. thank you very much.
     
  31. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    bobski You are most welcome and thank you for the detail!!
     
  32. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Back to the top with the price reduced to $5000 with shipping to the lower 48.
     
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  34. smoke-um

    smoke-um Active Member Founding Member

    very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  35. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Yes it is!! Thank You smoke-um!!!!
     
  36. smidsr

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  38. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Here's a Great Christmas Present for Someone!!
     
  39. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    And with the price reduced to $4800 with shipping to the lower 48.
     
  40. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    have you ever shot this gun? curious how it patterns. 60-40- 70-30? any insight?
     
  41. anthony morton

    anthony morton Mega Poster

    What a beautiful example of a target killing machine.

    Good luck and Merry Christmas
     
  42. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Sorry guys, busy days...

    Bobski, No I have not shot this one, so sorry I can not advise on the pattern/ position. Just my hunch would be more 60/40 than 70/30.

    Anthony, Thank you on both accounts. Likewise Merry Christmas!
     
  43. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    TTT

    Merry Christmas Everyone!!
     
  44. bobski

    bobski USN Retired Range Owner

    and to you too.
    and, if you don't want to send a card to me this year....feel free to send that m12! lol.
     
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  45. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Thank You bobski!!

    Sounds like a plan, I'm just waiting for your card with the check...lol right back :)
     
  46. bossbasl

    bossbasl Mega Poster

    Stock dimensions: LOP, DAC, DAMC,, DAH, Cast? Factory Winchester wood set? Thanks.
     
  47. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    Sorry bossbasl, busy work days. Here's what I have for you:

    LOP - 14 5/16"
    DAC - 1 7/16"
    DAMC - 1 7/16"
    DAH - 2 1/4"
    No Cast

    It is a Fajen Wood Set beautifully fitted and finished by Mr. Larry Wehinger of Larry's Guns (Monroe, WI).

    Thank you for your interest and please let me know if you have any other inquiries.
     
  48. cl3

    cl3 Mega Poster Founding Member

    Message sent for contact information
     
  49. Ronald Rousseau

    Ronald Rousseau Well-Known Member

    Where are you located?
     
  50. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    cl3 - thank you, you have a message back.

    Ronald - located in Wisconsin, thank you to inquire.
     
  51. Ronald Rousseau

    Ronald Rousseau Well-Known Member

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  53. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member

    TTT with the price reduced to $4600 with shipping to the lower 48.
     
  54. smidsr

    smidsr Active Member