I have a model 12 featherweight, field gun, 12 gauge, 30 inch barrel, full choke. I bought it for $100 (including case, and box of shells) when I was a junior in high school in 1967. It's all original, perfect original finish on barrel, reciever, and stock.
There are fancier 12's out there, but this one is sweet. It's the best shooting shotgun I have ever hunted with. It get's cleaned and oiled the day I shoot it and cleaned and oiled twice a year if I don't use it.
In 1981 a friend wanted to buy it for $800. I still have the shotgun.
BTW: Is there a way to find out the exact date of manufacture? It is a later version with the barrel nut that just clicks while twisting on with fingers.
Thanks