Winchester Model 12 1912 30″ Full Vent-Rib 12 GA Pump Shotgun, MFD 1961 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1350
LSB#: 210519RS27
Make: Winchester
Model: 12
Serial Number: 1925566
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 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 – 12 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAM. / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / FULL”. The top-rear of the barrel and the top of the receiver at the front each have an ovalled “WP” proof to the left of the rib and its extension, respectively. The bottom of the receiver and barrel extension are marked “1925566”.
Barrel Length: 30″, Vent-Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver colored bead at the front of the rib and a smaller mid-bead. The top of the rib is serrated, the top of the receiver and rib extension are matte-finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, monte-carlo comb and ventilated orange rubber Winchester recoil pad. The stocks have only a few light nicks, scuffs and scratches, most in the buttstock. The checkering is well defined, generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad, 13 1/2″ to the back of the wood. The pad has light wear, minor discoloration, and has hardened slightly with age. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered minor marks and the action has minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine-plus 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: The Model 1912 (shortened to Model 12 in 1919) was the next step from the Winchester Model 1897 hammer-fired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier Winchester Model 1893 shotgun. The Model 12 was designed by Winchester engineer T.C. Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or “pump action” to cycle the mechanism. This example is a 12 Gauge produced in 1961. It has a 30″ Full choke barrel with ventilated rib and retains about 97% of its metal finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. It has a nice set of stocks with a monte-carlo comb and Winchester recoil pad. This would make a great addition to a Winchester collection. If the collectors pass it by, it will still make for a classy trap gun. Please see our pictures and good luck!