Yes this is the Doublegun Forum
But perhaps someone with knowledge can explain
thesemarkings on a Winchester Model 12 from the early 1940's
It seems ".617" stands for 20 gauge, which this gun is.

What about the "74 and the "wjn" above the "Mo" of Model

Thank you

Any chance this barrel passed thru the Kerr Sport Shop?

https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubb...true#Post480427

Cheers,

Raimey
rse

William J. Nittler?

https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubb...true#Post524075

Cheers,

Raimey
rse

I read it as >>1974<< >>WJN<<?? Anyone else see that?

Cheers,

Raimey
rse

The guy seemed to love to pound his mark on fine guns.

So do we say that William J. Nittler back-bored this 20 gauge Model 12 from a nominal .651" (20 ga.) to .671" in 1974?

Thanks to all for the information and leads