Old Shotgun Sears M200/Winchester 1200
mark3
help figuring it out. I have no experience with shotguns.
It's a Sears model M200. From what I found on the Web it's probably a
Winchester 1200. It's a 12 gauge.
My main question is what is the purpose of the protruding nib type
thingy on the left side of the trigger housing which seems to lock the
slide? Exactly what is it's purpose in locking the slide?
Another question I have is how do I unload it? Do I hold down the
safety and rack the slide to extract the shells that have not been
fired?
I did find a Web page on it, but it's still a bit unclear to me.
Frank
I don't have one but my Rem 870 works the same way.
The safety is the cross bolt at top of trigger housing.
Slide release thingy makes it so you do not eject live shell.
You depress it to unload gun but if gun is fired when it is on, slide
can be operated to jack in fresh shell.
Best to leave safety on at all times until you intend to shoot.
DockScience
Stops you from firing when a round is chambered with the trigger pulled.
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>>I bought an old shotgun from a pawnshop the other day and need
>>some
>> help figuring it out. I have no experience with shotguns.
>>
>> It's a Sears model M200. From what I found on the Web it's
>> probably a Winchester 1200. It's a 12 gauge.
>>
>> My main question is what is the purpose of the protruding nib
>> type thingy on the left side of the trigger housing which seems
>> to lock the slide? Exactly what is it's purpose in locking the
>> slide?
>>
>> Another question I have is how do I unload it? Do I hold down
>> the safety and rack the slide to extract the shells that have not
>> been fired?
>>
>> I did find a Web page on it, but it's still a bit unclear to me.
>>
>> http://media.winchesterguns.com/pdf/om/model1200_om_s.pdf
>>
> Trigger disconnector.
> Stops you from firing when a round is chambered with the trigger
> pulled.
>
This is what I was wondering about: Why a safety button plus a
trigger disconnect?
It seems I scrolled past the explanation in the PDF doc I was
reading. (I HATE PDF.) Anyway, I find this part about unloading.
This is what I was really concerned with.
To Unload Chamber And Magazine
1. Be sure the safety is in the "ON" position (red band on safety
button will be hidden.)
2. Push disconnector and slide forearm all the way back. This will
remove the shell from the chamber.
3. Slide forearm all the way forward. This will load another shell
into the chamber.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until gun is empty.
I have one last question. Do I have to continue holding down the
disconnect through all the above steps, or just push it down once?
The disconnector on this gun is a mere nib that does not seem to
move forward or backwards. It merely depresses a very small amount
that is hardly noticeable. It's a confusing control to have on a
weapon of this magnitude.
Thanks for answering.
Frank
Yes. Only way to operate slide is if shell is fired or disconnector is
pushed.
mark3
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Okay, got that.
One last question. I have the gun loaded with shells. Even with the
trigger safety off, I notice the trigger is way back, almost against
the trigger guard. Is this the way the trigger sits when ready to be
pulled?
I'm used to handguns where the trigger is much more in the middle of
the trigger guard.
Thanks.
Frank
I don't know. Guess you'll have to shoot it to see if it functions OK.
I suspect it is normal.
With used gun, might want to have a gunsmith check it out.
mark3
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>> One last question. I have the gun loaded with shells. Even with
>> the trigger safety off, I notice the trigger is way back, almost
>> against the trigger guard. Is this the way the trigger sits when
>> ready to be pulled?
>>
>> I'm used to handguns where the trigger is much more in the middle
>> of the trigger guard.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> I don't know. Guess you'll have to shoot it to see if it
> functions OK. I suspect it is normal.
> With used gun, might want to have a gunsmith check it out.
>
The gun is in extremely good shape and clean, so I doubt if there is
anything wrong with it. Also, the so-called gunsmiths in my area suck.
The guy that everyone told me was the best screwed up one of my
revolvers really bad. Another one lied to me about something very
important in regard to a gun I had him "fix". He ruined the damn
thing. When I brought it back he swore he had fired it and every round
had worked. A half hour later, I was back at the range and couldn't
get two consecutive rounds to discharge.
So much for "gunsmiths" around here. I have a large compost pile in
the rear yard. I'll sneak out after dark and try putting a round or two
into it. Where I live, the nearest neighbor is a few acres away and
there are no lights all over the place, so I'll have some privacy.
Thanks again for answering.
Frank
Let us know how you make out.
Nice to see real gun posts here.
Frank
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pjlewis
I have 2 of those sears gun's. The 1 st. I purchased about
2 yr ago. I liked it so much That when I happen to see a 2nd one
I purchased that also. I called Winchester & told them what I
had. They sent me a manual. The shot gun is a Ted Williams
with sears name on it. It is speed pump, with a poly chock. To
use the speed pump you pull the slide before you pull the trigger.
When the shoot gun fires the exhaust will give you extra speed in
ejecting the spent cartage. You Have a very nice gun, most of these
are in grate shape for the price. The made them the millions So that
is why they are so cheep in price.
Paul
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pjlewis
I found these youtube video 's that might help you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGMvap80j9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkp8VPpYtRM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrALCsBi0oU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sieYaDDE3mE
Paul J.
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