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WINCHESTER MODEL 12 BUTT PLATES Reviews & Ratings

High-quality, detailed reproduction buttplates look and feel like the originals and make restoring an old rifle or shotgun easy work. Built using original factory patterns, so you know the screw holes, checkering, company brand logos and borders are a perfect match. Outside edges grind easily for a perfect fit. Molded from a special, high-strength polyurethane that’s resistant to most solvents.

SPECS: Polyurethane, black.

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Reviews Summary

The WINCHESTER MODEL 12 BUTT PLATES receive mixed reviews from customers; while many appreciate the aesthetic and fit for the older models, issues with quality control and fit inconsistencies are noted. Some found it easy to work with and install, but others were disappointed by incompatibility with early model stocks. Overall, buyers express cautious optimism, recommending careful measurement before purchase.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Fit and Compatibility

50%

Many users have highlighted issues with the fit of the butt plates, specifically mentioning that they may not fit well on early model stocks. While some found success in fitting them onto their firearms, others struggled, suggesting that careful measurements are essential before purchasing.

Quality Control

40%

Several complaints centered around quality control, with specific defects found in some of the products, such as chips and other imperfections. Reviewers expressed concern that certain items should have been rejected during quality checks, indicating a need for better oversight.

Aesthetic Appeal

60%

Despite the fit issues, many customers noted that the butt plates look good and maintain the original aesthetics of their vintage guns. Reviewers were generally pleased with how the plates enhanced the appearance of their firearms.

Ease of Installation

55%

Users reported that the installation process was relatively straightforward, with some stating that minor fitting adjustments could be made easily using basic tools like a Dremel. This aspect received praise, adding to the overall satisfaction for some buyers.

Customer Service and Shipping

50%

Brownell's customer service and shipping received positive mentions, with users appreciating the prompt processing of their orders. This contributed positively to their overall purchasing experience, even when product fit issues arose.

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Looks and fits like original

Looks like original. Fits like original which I didn’t expect for a 100 year old gun. Very very pleased to bring my father’s gun back to the original state.

by Charles Sigler on September 16, 2024

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Good fit, great product, easy to use

Installed this on my old Winchester model 12. It almost fit exact, just needed a small amount of fitting at the bottom, easily done with Dremel abrasive and then polish. I am not very good at anything requiring such artistic workmanship, however this butt plate material is easy to work with and when this was completed the butt plate looked very good on the stock and even my lack of workmanship "matched" the existing old stock, if you get my drift! Glad I made the purchase from Brownell's. The butt plate is good quality. Extremely fast processing and shipping by Brownell's.

Almost perfect

Bought as a replacement for the brittle and chipped original. Holes lined up perfectly, minor fitting on the edges and my trusty 12 is as good as new.

Decent looking replacement part but needs better Quality Control

Overall It looks good on the outside. I was disappointed in the quality control. On the inside where the lower screw goes through there is a big chip out of the thick collar which is supposed to add strength to the screws pressure. As it is, a portion of the collar is chipped off and missing, which causes uneven clamping force and creates a weak point for cracking/future damage. Overall its ok, but they need better QC as personally this one should have been rejected.

by DAVIID APGAR on April 08, 2024

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Does not fit contours of old stock

Looks good but does not match early 16 ga stock. This was too short and too narrow to fit stock. Also the original butt is slightly curved and this unit has a flat base.Border on face of buttplate does not allow for much fitting. Recommend carefully measuring your stock before ordering

Did not fit my shotgun

This was not a replacement for the Model 12 that I have and the holes did not fit the screw holes in the stock .Not sure if this is a replacement for the later model 12s but it does not fit the early model 12