Every once in a while a Model 12 comes through our club with a high Moneymaker rib like that. Although, you didn't really need them to shoot trap with....... But getting back to the original question, a Simmons rib does detract from the value of a Model 12 and most people will turn away from them. Although the quality of the rib will be the same as the original Winchester, the only way a Simmons rib looks OK on a Model 12 is if they DON'T put their silly name down the side of the rib.
That turns people off and lowers the value. If you have them put a rib on your gun, you will get the best, and if you ask them to leave their name off of the gun, they won't put it on. Why they ever do that, I will never know. It reminds me of a car dealer who puts a sticker of his dealership on the truck of your car that won't come off. Please, guy!! Put a license plate holder around the plate and I will be glad to advertise for you that way. But don't put something on there permenant. Please!?
