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Offline SK63

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Cutting Model 12 Trap
« on: February 11, 2003, 06:21:44 PM »
A really nice Model 12 Trap was given to me recently but I really have no use for it.  Curious if it's possible to cut the Ribbed BBL down to 28" and bore the barrel to a choke where I can shoot upland birds ?  Thanks  Steve
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Cutting Model 12 Trap
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2003, 08:52:32 PM »
Of course that would be possible but for God's sake DON'T...  that is a very nice shotgun.  If you wish a field gun it would be MUCH wiser to sell the M12 trapgun and just buy a field gun...  If just keeping the guns is a priority, perhaps a local smith could find and fit a M12 front end and install choke tubes.  These can often be found at gunshows and even occasionally the auction sites and will preserve a nice old M12..  I assume of course the gun is original,, if not you would most likely still want to keep it as is...  If it is stocked to normal trap dimensions (long-straight) it will not prove a very satisfactory field gun in any case..  Better to keep the old sweetheart as is and go find a good used 870.  Usually only a bit over $200 at local gunshows..  Good luck from the gunnut69
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Model 12 Trap
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2003, 04:46:17 AM »
SK63,
Don't do it!! I just heard some deceased trap shooters roll over in their graves!!! :)
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2003, 04:26:20 PM »
Yeah, I probably won't do it. I'm just not the collector type and don't like guns sitting around that I don't shoot..don't want to sell it either. Life is just full of tough decisions...
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2003, 05:18:09 PM »
Just see if you can find another barrel for it with the trap stock it will be great on a covy rise forcing the gun to shoot high with the trap stock it will swing great. :D   JIM
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