Winchester Model 12 1912 M12 26″ Vent Rib Full 16 GA Pump Shotgun, 1923 C&R

Sold For: $1302

LSB#: 201211DP02

Make: Winchester

Model: 12

Serial Number: 311380

Year of Manufacture: 1923

Gauge: 16 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells

Action Type: Pump Action, Tubular Magazine Fed Takedown Shotgun

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL”, “TRADE MARK / -WINCHESTER- / REG IN U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.”, and “MOD. 12 – 16 GA. / 2 3/4”, and “FULL”. The right of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT U.S.A.” and with patent dates. The top of the barrel and receiver each have an ovalled “WP” proof to the left of the rib and its extension, respectively. The bottom of the barrel extension and receiver are marked with the serial number. The magazine tube and barrel extension have indexing arrows.

Barrel Length: 26″, Vent-Rib. The rib is of the “donut” round-post style, appropriate for later vintage Winchesters but applied to this shotgun after leaving the factory.

Choke: Fixed Full

Sights / Optics: There is a red-colored bead in a base at the front of the barrel and a smaller brass mid-bead. The top of the rib and its extension on the receiver are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear around the edges with sharp checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-plus condition as not original to the gun.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains approximately 97% of its metal finish. There are only a few scattered light marks and minor handling wear. Some areas of the finish show a plum hue, most notable on the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine condition as refinished.

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.