I have a Model 1912 (Made in 1913 with 14 groove forend) and find that the wood on my 1912 is a bit different
than the wood on a later model 12.

The forend on the first and very early second year, 1912 & 1913, had 13 grooves. In 1913 the forend was lengthened slightly to 14 grooves. 1914 was the first year for the 16 ga and the 12 ga. with the 16 ga. having 2 9/16" chambers and a 14 groove forend and the 12 ga. having 2 3/4" chambers and a 15 groove forend.



Mike

Last edited by skeettx; 03/05/14 06:31 PM.
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