As usual Mr. Mann you are correct it was the Model 97 that the Germans thought 'Barbaric'!!! Ah Chopper we are on topic I believe, why in the midst of the coveted 12 gauge era did Winchester unveil its mighty Model 12 in 20 gauge!!! A proverbial slap in the face to the 12 gauge or was it the era of the 12 gauge???
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