There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about shooting sub gauges for turkeys. Here’s what hunters need to know.

The first Model 12s were 20 gauges, followed by 12 and 16 gauges in 1914 and the 28-gauge in 1937. Winchester also made a Model 42, which was a scaled-down .410 version of the Model 12.

Nothing more succinctly illustrates the mercurial market for collectible firearms than Winchester's venerated Model 12. A decade ago, the Model 12 was a desirable acquisition. It's hard to lose ...