All Winchester model 12's are take-down designs. Winchester made a model 25 which is solid frame and very similar to the model 12.
Winchester model 25 solid frame shotgun
What condition is it in, and what is the serial number? Is it a Take Down or a Solid Frame? Bert H.
Of the 20,580 Model 55 Rifles that were manufactured, appoximately 81% (or 16670) were Take Downs. The Solid Frame Model 55 is the rarest Winchester model configuration ever made. If you can provide me with the serial number and caliber, I can tell you whne it was made, and the overall statistical numbers.
If the serial number is truly just 3-digits (599), it is a Model "1890", and it was manufactured in late January of the year 1891. As such, it is a First Model solid frame, and potentially quite valuable. Bert
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The solid frame First Model 1890 is potentially the most valuable of this series of Winchester slide-action rifles. There is also a premium for .22 Long and .22 WRF in the solid frames. All original parts and condition, including the bore is everything since this model is largely from the black powder era and has usually had extensive use. A solid frame is rarely under $1000.00 and can go up to $10,000.00 or more depending on originality, condition, and possible special order features such as wood, sights., etc. If there are visible case colors remaining on the case-hardened receiver and tang sections then it is a particularly desirable rifle to the collector. The typical solid frame on the market is generally 20% to 40% condition with a poor bore. The average price for such an example is approximately $1500.00 to $2500.00 if it is marketed properly. A Winchester museum letter is highly recommended and essential to determine originality. It will show the original configuration as it left the factory. Submitted 7/2012.
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Your question has a lot of variables to it.First the model 55 lever action rifle was only made in a quantity of 20,500 rifles.The majority of the production was made in a takedown model.The solid frame model was more rare.The amount of original finish that remains on the rifle will have a big affect on the rifles price.If it is chambered in 25-35Win.this is the least encountered and have a large affect on the price also.If your model 55 rifle is chambered in 30-30Win,or 32 Winchester special with a original finish of between 10%-70%,then the price range is between 375-1,175 dollars.You may add 20% to the listed prices if this rifle is a solid frame model.If the rifle is chambered in 25-35WCF,then the price range is between 950-2,950 dollars.It should be noted that the Winchester model 55 rifle was only made between 1924-1932.
The "WS" on a Winchester Model 12 stands for Winchester Skeet and it has a full solid rib and is a reasonably rare find these days. As a rule, "WS" stands for "Winchester Special", I've never heard of it in relation to a shot gun. So far as I know "WS" only refers to rifles. Where did you see the mark? it may be an inspector's stamp.
in the gun digest book of modern gun values (eighth edition) it says,winchester model# 90,slide-action repeter,with visible hammer,tubular magazine holds 15 .22 rimfire short,12 long,11LR rds.also chambered for .22wrf,magazine holds 12 of these,24 inch octagonal barrel,plain,stright stock,grooved slide handle,open rear, bead front sight,originally solid frame design,after serial#15,499,all were take downs.introduced in 1890 discontinued 1932. Retail when discontinued $22.85.used values,take down,$450 to $500,solid frame,$1500 to $2000. you out