Billy Blacksmith Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Was there any particular years that the flag on the carrier was used? Looked at a 1937 one that did not have the flag. Would like to know when they were installed. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatneck Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 There were no set dates or serial numbers where the flags were in stalled. I have done action jobs on Model 12's from the 1930's up thru the 1960's. Some came with flags and some with out. Even guns built in the 60's some came with out flags. No rime or reason for Winchester shotguns with or with out the flags. I have been working on Model 12's for many years. Maybe someone has an insight to their existence. Goatneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Blacksmith Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Can a flag be installed on a gun without one? The Model 12's are really scarce over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Frank Norfleet Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Can a flag be installed on a gun without one? The Model 12's are really scarce over here. Only if your carrier has the hole for the flag. I have installed one on a carrier that had the hole, no problem. Recently I was told by a gunsmith that it was nearly impossible to drill the hole in the right spot if the carrier didn't have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Blacksmith Posted September 16, 2016 Author Share Posted September 16, 2016 Would anyone have a flagged carrier they would part with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Dot Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Check eBay. They are one there quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August West Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 And, the complete carrier assembly -- including the flag, spring, and plunger -- is available from Numrich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 I have not found the flags at all necessary. i know there are people who like them. I don't. That being said, I think I have a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.