I'm a double-dipping retiree - 1st as a Regular USAF Officer and then from an environmental planning organization in LA County.

The first two firearms I ever bought were a Model 94 30/30 and a Model 12 20ga and I wish I could say I still had them but I passed them along to some younger relatives and I think they are now on either their 4th or 5th owner - still all in the extended family and still be used for hunting in Pennsylvania where I grew up.

I still have an engraved 2-pin Pigeon Model 12 Trap that is in semi-retirement and only gets to the range a couple of times a year.

My biggest interest at the present time are Model 42's and 20ga Model 12's which my wife claims is an addiction rather than a hobby.

I look forward to learning more about Winchester shotguns - especially the 42's.

Bill

Howdy Bill! Welcome to Winchester therapy!

Nice group of firearms you have.

Thanks for your honorable service to our USA.

Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Bill !!

Enjoy our community...

Welcome aboard! Thank you for your service to this nation as well!

db...Welcome. USAF in Vandenberg, CA maybe? My first rifle was the M94 in 30-30 too, of which in my possession remains only the first round (case) fired through it. My first shotgun was an M1300, which I still own. It has been through almost 100K rounds, several rebuilds, and one "near miss" (see the Forums for that).