Winchester Model 1912 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 32-Inch Full-Choke Barrel, 1917 Production
This Winchester Model 1912 Field Grade stands out as an early, collectible example of the shotgun once marketed as “The Perfect Repeater.” Factory records list this takedown gun as manufactured in 1917, and the serial number 187566 confirms production in the same World War I era run. Built from Winchester’s proprietary Nickel Steel alloy and wearing a 32-inch full-choke barrel, it was engineered for waterfowl and trap work. The long blued receiver, oil-finished walnut stock, and ribbed fore-end give it the classic look that made the Model 1912 a mainstay in American sporting fields.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, small scuffs, and scattered blemishes are visible on the metal and wood surfaces. The firearm was professionally refinished at some point during its life.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1912 Field Grade 12 Gauge shotgun
The 32-inch barrel, cut with a full choke and marked “Nickel Steel,” delivers the tight patterns sought by early 20th-century waterfowl hunters and trap shooters. Its brass front bead offers a simple, unobstructed sight picture.
A takedown design lets the shooter separate the barrel and magazine tube from the receiver without tools, making transport and cleaning straightforward—an innovative feature when the Model 1912 debuted.
The internal-hammer, pump-action mechanism holds five rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, cycling smoothly through Winchester’s rugged steel action bars. A cross-bolt safety behind the trigger provides simple, familiar control.
Collectors will appreciate that the receiver is roll-marked “Model 1912,” distinguishing it from later “Model 12” production. Combined with its 1917 manufacture date, this shotgun resides in the highly sought early production window.
Oil-finished American walnut furniture delivers a 14-inch length of pull, balancing the full-length barrel while maintaining the classic field-grade profile. Overall, this Model 1912 offers a genuine piece of Winchester history that remains fully functional for the range or the display rack.