Grandad's Model 12

[p_ham]

Looks great! Might have to ship you my Model 42 for spring cleaning!

I'm down!

 

[Salmonchaser]

Just talked to my brother. He reminded me, it was about 30 years ago, gramps left the shotgun in the blind on the last day of duck season, he was really starting to get forgetfull. Sat out there all winter and into the spring. One of my brothers or sisters, don’t recall which now, snuck out there to watch the submarine races with their new squeeze after Easter dinner. Gun was propped up in the corner, the Stanley thermos and the remains of a couple ducks were there too. Not sure I’ll send the Thermos to Paul. Kinda like it the way it is.

 

[p_ham]

Just talked to my brother. He reminded me, it was about 30 years ago, gramps left the shotgun in the blind on the last day of duck season, he was really starting to get forgetfull. Sat out there all winter and into the spring. One of my brothers or sisters, don’t recall which now, snuck out there to watch the submarine races with their new squeeze after Easter dinner. Gun was propped up in the corner, the Stanley thermos and the remains of a couple ducks were there too.

I'm surprised it was in as good of shape as it was. The nickel steel probably saved it.

 

[220yotekiller]

Wow, that look's amazing!

 

[Ben Lamb]

Hell, one time it sat under about 8 feet of water when the tide came in.

And this completes the mythos of the gun. Excellent!

 

[Ben Lamb]

I'm surprised it was in as good of shape as it was. The nickel steel probably saved it.

$5 says it still keeps stuff hot and/or cold.

 

[p_ham]

$5 says it still keeps stuff hot and/or cold.

I was speaking toward the shotgun, but you're right. Those old Stanley's are bomb proof.

 

[Salmonchaser]

$5 says it still keeps stuff hot and/or cold.

Not all day but it’s good for several hours.

 

[Nicoli7153]

Hell, one time it sat under about 8 feet of water when the tide came in.

Mine has doubled as paddle at times!

 

[mtmuley]

I have a Model 12 that looks like the before pictures. Spent it's life on the Hi-Line. Someday maybe. mtmuley

 

[Tradewind]

Thinking of getting my 16 gu pump done.
Then when I come across those snooty doubles I can be like....

 

[Nicoli7153]

I'm surprised it was in as good of shape as it was. The nickel steel probably saved it.

Any idea what year it was manufactured? My brother has a model 1912 that's Nickel Steel.

 

[Salmonchaser]

If I recall it was made in 1923

 

[338Sh00ter]

I have a 50’s vintage Model 12 Heavy Duck. 32” barrel and still has the factory lead weights in the stock. Everyone at the clays shed wants to shoot it, love the old stuff!

 

[p_ham]

Any idea what year it was manufactured? My brother has a model 1912 that's Nickel Steel.

1923