![]() ![]() ![]() The gun in question is in near mint condition and has some real nice wood on it. What's the real difference between a post 64 gun and a "Y" gun. Is the value of a post 64 but pre "Y" less than a comparable pre 64 gun? I believe "Y" model serial numbers started at 2 million so what is the story on post 64 pre "Y" guns? Were there Model 12's made after 1964 made using the same components as the pre 64's?ĭid all post 64 guns use the investment castings and cheaper components. He does not specifically mention "Y" models prior to serial number 2,000,000 and this particular gun is alleged to have been made in 1971 and has a black pistol grip cap with no lettering on it. In Stadt's book he says "Trap, Skeet and Field: 12 Gauge (1972-1976)" "Production guns with rectangular post ribs, engine turned bolts and carriers, new checking patterns, and a new metal pistol grip cap saying "Winchester Repeating Arms" were introduced in 1972" He goes on to say "These new guns were made from investment castings." There is one available that is post 64 but not a "Y" model. ![]()
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