Safe storage for a 22ga shotgun

[Ken Combs]

I'm curious as to the actual gun in question. 22 that breaks down into two pieces causes me to picture a couple of very interesting pump action models. I've never encountered a bolt gun with that breakdown feature.

[Michael Schuch]

I'm curious as to the actual gun in question. 22 that breaks down into two pieces causes me to picture a couple of very interesting pump action models. I've never encountered a bolt gun with that breakdown feature.

I am not familiar with any 22cal rifles that break down either (Other than a Ruger 10/22 takedown rifle which doesn't jive with the vintage of the OP). On a 12, 20 or 410 gauge shotgun breaking down into 2 pieces would be quite common.

[Roger Feeley]

A friend gave me a cable lock so I had the gun out. It’s a Winchester model 12 22 long rifle. Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in 1920. That jives with my dads story. He would have been 12 years old in 1920.

Did I give some indication that it was bolt action? It’s a pump gun. As I recall, it holds about 10 rounds.

Im pretty satisfied with the security. None of the individual steps I’ve taken is perfect but, in aggregate, they aren’t bad.

[Bill George]

A friend gave me a cable lock so I had the gun out. It’s a Winchester model 12 22 long rifle. Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in 1920. That jives with my dads story. He would have been 12 years old in 1920.

Did I give some indication that it was bolt action? It’s a pump gun. As I recall, it holds about 10 rounds.

Im pretty satisfied with the security. None of the individual steps I’ve taken is perfect but, in aggregate, they aren’t bad.

Just don't lose that key. Winchester Model 12 is a pump shotgun, you might want to recheck.

[Roger Feeley]

Just don't lose that key. Winchester Model 12 is a pump shotgun, you might want to recheck.

oops. Remington model 12.
I don’t care about the key. I threw the keys away. If I ever want to assemble it, an angle grinder should cut the cable. If that doesn’t work, cutting torch.

[Larry Edgerton]

oops. Remington model 12.
I don’t care about the key. I threw the keys away. If I ever want to assemble it, an angle grinder should cut the cable. If that doesn’t work, cutting torch.

Model 12's are one of the finest working guns ever made. I learned with one, and was spoiled for life. When dad passed he gave it to my brother. I offered him a Browning Superposed for it, no dice.

[James Tibbetts]

Frequently the phrase "safe storage" is taken to mean "storage in a safe" as opposed to the more common legal requirement of secure storage. Sometimes it's the same, but more often it isn't.
On a side note Marlin made millions of "take down" .22 rifles. Models 39 and 39A from 1921-2007. Loosen the thumb screw; cock the hammer and they separate into two sections. This Model 39 is from about 1926.
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[Tom M King]

I have one of those model 12's that belonged to my Father's family. They were used in county and state fairs in the booths to shoot at moving targets with 22 shorts. Family history says that my Grandmother used to shoot groundhogs in the garden from the kitchen door with it. It was kept beside a pie safe in the kitchen for decades after she died in 1968, loaded ready to go to work just like she always kept it. I remember them letting me shoot it when I was five or six out that kitchen door.

Does yours have an octagon or a round barrel?

[Larry Edgerton]

I was born in a gun shop. My dad was a gunsmith. I have been wrangling with what to do with my small but highly prized collection. Not that many but all of good pedigree. I have three daughters, none of whom want anything to do with guns. They are worth too much to let them get destroyed, several are handmade customs.

[Alan Rutherford]

I was born in a gun shop. My dad was a gunsmith. I have been wrangling with what to do with my small but highly prized collection. Not that many but all of good pedigree. I have three daughters, none of whom want anything to do with guns. They are worth too much to let them get destroyed, several are handmade customs.

You can be sure that when the time comes someone will be there to relieve your daughters of your collection, if you don't do it first.

BTW, I don't see a lot of women shooting at the range but those who are are prettty darn good.

[Bill George]

I have a close to me gun shop who is more than fair when I purchase or trade guns, my wife has been told to take all over there and let them sell.

[Jim Becker]

I was born in a gun shop. My dad was a gunsmith. I have been wrangling with what to do with my small but highly prized collection. Not that many but all of good pedigree. I have three daughters, none of whom want anything to do with guns. They are worth too much to let them get destroyed, several are handmade customs.

Since you know the value and desirability of the items in your collection and there's no interest in the family, make provisions now so that you can at least pass on the value, rather than leaving the task for your family where they might not benefit well "disposing" of the collection themselves. This kind of thing isn't limited to firearms...there are many things we might individually enjoy and know the value of that our families do not know and appreciate. Make a plan in advance.

[Ron Selzer]

Since you know the value and desirability of the items in your collection and there's no interest in the family, make provisions now so that you can at least pass on the value, rather than leaving the task for your family where they might not benefit well "disposing" of the collection themselves. This kind of thing isn't limited to firearms...there are many things we might individually enjoy and know the value of that our families do not know and appreciate. Make a plan in advance.

Make it a point to have my wife talk to the family auctioneer every time we pick up something from one of his online auctions. She has been told and I need to print out that if I go before cleaning out my junk. To contact him, contact and schedule the moving company, rent the AAA building at the fairgrounds for the auction. Get a check when all is done.
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[Rick Potter]

This thread piques my interest, and I took a look at my old Winchester Model 1906 that shoots only 22 shorts. A distant family member got it new for varmints in Montana (?). Got it from my Aunt who got it from another relative. We have an old family photo, which has the original owner (name lost). We all called him the 'Horse Thief', because of his looks.

Also have owned a Marlin 39A for 50 years. Never knew it broke down. Never know what you will learn on here.

My best one is a 70 (?) caliber 1810 Brown Bess. Too chicken to try firing it, even though I am told it is safe.

[Larry Edgerton]

Since you know the value and desirability of the items in your collection and there's no interest in the family, make provisions now so that you can at least pass on the value, rather than leaving the task for your family where they might not benefit well "disposing" of the collection themselves. This kind of thing isn't limited to firearms...there are many things we might individually enjoy and know the value of that our families do not know and appreciate. Make a plan in advance.

Ya, need to do that now that I figured out I am not immortal. Have a book collection to think about too.