Presactly!!!! Funny thing is I actually use the model 12's I have! Instead of staring in front of the gun safe before the next elk/deer hunt going,,,,,, what to use? What to use???
They are sweet shotguns. Wish a nice 20 would come thru.
That model 12 was born the same year my Mom was. Gotta love those m12s. A friend of mine has a few and like you he actually shoots. In fact this past opening day he was using one in 16 ga. to get his limit of dove. Nice guns....
Thanks , gang!!!! I think this new one will accompany the boys and I on our next pheasant outing!
If I can get a moment, I will try to get my meagre pile of Model 12's out of the safe for a photo op. Gotta do a bunch of re-arranging to get to a couple. I know I've promised before.
For years I coveted a M12 Heavy Duck with hopes of taking it after geese. Alas, my joints now require more cushioning than any pump gun delivers and a 3" mag hammering a limit of snows or speckle bellies on day one would leave me incapable of getting up on day two. But there never was built a more elegant slide action than the M12.
Just picked this up. A S&W 642 that had ONE round through it. It has the Performance Center Action Job and feels as good as some of my well worn K frames!
Speaking of 1921 long guns, how about the Fabulous Model 14? Remington, that is. I have a .30 Remington made in 1914. There's just something about cartridge guns from about 1870 to 1965. They just have... soul.
Just picked this up. A S&W 642 that had ONE round through it. It has the Performance Center Action Job and feels as good as some of my well worn K frames!
Those firearms you mention are just my style. As a rule of thumb I will not even look at a firearms (to purchase) unless it's at lease 40 years old, prefer 60 years. But I'm in a position where I can cherry pick. I am at a point where I have a difficulty finding time to shoot the ones I have.
Teaser!!!! . Model 54 Winchester. Circa 1935. 30/Govt. 1906
Pompier. Haven't forgot the Model 12 pics. Just been busy. If you like the 54 I'll stick a photo of my Oberndorf Mauser sporter too! May be a week or so.
Beautiful wood on that one Renault. Nothing like a nice wood stock on a fine old rifle. The new fangled polymer stuff just leaves me cold. I always opt for wood on a firearm if it's available.
Well there does exists Renault's theory of relative firearm tackiness.
Which states, "the tackiness of a firearm is directly proportional to the amount of polymers and non-ferrous metals used in the production of the finished product."
Doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the overall quality and performance of said firearm. Just the tackiness!
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