Winchester model 25 12 gauge serial numbers

It was made by Miroku of Japan, who also made other Browning firearms as well as the Winchester 101 O/U. Browning did make a reproduction, I think in the 1980's. They were never made with choke tubes, but Cutts compensators and Poly-chokes were sometimes added after purchase. They were popular for trap competition, so you'll sometimes find them with after market stocks, if you're looking for original condition. There were special grades that are more expensive and collectible, such as Pigeon and trap/skeet models. The Model 42 (.410) is out of my price range at around $2,000. I have a 12 and 16 ga and hope to add a 20 ha someday. I don't think there was ever a magnum receiver so you'd be restricted to 2 3/4' rounds. They are more elegant and handle better than any modern pump, and balanced so that they feel lighter. I think after WWII they switched to proof steel. Anyway, early versions with nickel steel barrels were most sought after. Most dealers have a hard time getting premium prices for used shotguns now-there are a lot of them out there. Some dealers are still holding out for those prices. About 20 years ago they became a fad gun with collectors and prices went up. Field grade guns in good usable condition can be had for $400-600. No experience with the 25 but the Mdl 12 is a quality gun.

Winchester model 25 12 gauge serial numbers