Winchester Model 12 1912 M12 20 GA 28″ FULL Pump Action Shotgun, 1962 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1030
LSB#: 220106TB013
Make: Winchester
Model: 12
Serial Number: 1932924
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Caliber: 20 Ga. 2 3/4″ Shells
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”, “-MODEL 12 – 20 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAM. / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / FULL”. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the barrel at the front each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver and barrel extension are marked “1932924”. The bottom of the magazine tube and the barrel extension have indexing arrows.
Barrel Length: 28″
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the barrel. The top of the receiver has a serrated sighting plane.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece walnut with grooved extended slide handle, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black plastic Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some scattered minor nicks and scratches, most in the grip, the belly and the left of the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with a couple of small, but deep nicks in the left border; the checkering and lettering are well defined. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are a few minor scratches, most notable at the bottom edge of the ejection port. There is light wear at the left-front edge of the receiver from reassembly. There are some spots of surface oxidation on the action bar. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 12, made in 1962, towards the end of their initial production which ceased in 1963. After this, guns sporadically assembled from existing parts through about 1966 and a reintroduction of a New Style in 1972. The Model 12 is one of Winchester’s most iconic shotguns, having mostly taken the place of the 1897 after its introduction and more than two million were sold over its production run. This example is a 20 gauge with a 28″ barrel choked Full. This will make for a nice, handy hunting gun for the lucky winner and its high condition will make it a suitable addition for a collection. Please see our photos and good luck!