Three Winchesters

Above, the three Winchesters. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Yesterday, I picked up my Winchester Model 1912 (or Model 12) 12 gauge shotgun with a 30 inch barrel. According to its serial number, it was made in 1919. It is definitely a pre-1964 firearm. Although the bluing is pretty much gone, there is no rust and is in good shape for a 105-year-old shotgun. The inside of the barrel looks good. One Winchester enthusiast said, "Never re-blue honest wear on a Winchester."

Now that I have it, I now have three Winchesters. It is a modest collection compared to collectors who have rooms full of them. 

My first Winchester is a Model 62A .22 pump rifle. I inherited it from my grandfather. It was made in 1947. I used it back in the 1980s and it is a fun shooter.

I bought a Winchester 1894 (or Winchester 94) .30-30 lever-action carbine five years ago. I have been wanting to buy one and came across it in an Albuquerque gun store while browsing around. It was made in 1962. I put it on layaway as I was to fly to Florida the next day for a cruise to Cuba. I picked it up when I got back.

Unless I stumble across something I can't refuse, I think this is it for buying more Winchesters for me. I have been thinking about getting another revolver. We'll see.