Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 28" Full Choke, 1947 Production
This Winchester Model 12 Field Grade is a classic 12 gauge pump from the immediate post-war era, manufactured in 1947. Built on an all-steel, takedown receiver and paired with a 28-inch plain barrel, it offers the smooth action and slam-fire capability that made the Model 12 famous. Matching barrel and receiver serials, a fixed FULL choke, and original walnut furniture make this example a notable find for shooters and collectors interested in Winchester’s 1947–1947 production run.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair – Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The shotgun remains functional. The exterior metal shows widespread rust and pitting, with lighter pitting noted on the bolt face. Despite the exterior wear, the bore presents as clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Introduced in 1912, the Model 12 earned a reputation for reliability that kept it in production until 1964. This 1947 example represents the first full peacetime production run after 1947, preserving design features valued by sportsmen and agencies alike.
The 28-inch steel barrel carries a fixed FULL choke for tight patterns on distant birds or clays, while the 2 3/4" chamber accommodates standard 12 gauge loads. A single steel bead front sight provides a clear, uncomplicated sight picture.
Winchester’s takedown system allows the barrel and magazine assembly to separate from the receiver without tools, making transport and maintenance straightforward. The action remains notably smooth, and the original slam-fire trigger lets the shooter keep the trigger depressed while cycling the fore-end for rapid follow-up shots if desired.
Original walnut stock and fore-end retain their straight-comb, uncheckered Field Grade configuration. Length of pull measures 14.0", and the blued steel receiver bears the correct Winchester oval “WP” proof mark.