Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun – 30" Vent-Rib, 1971 Production, Alloy Receiver
Built in 1971, this Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade pairs a lightweight alloy receiver with a 30-inch ventilated-rib barrel for fast handling in the field. Its four-lug rotating bolt delivers solid lock-up, while the fixed Full choke and 2 ¾-inch chamber cater to classic upland and waterfowl loads. A Monte Carlo walnut stock with pressed checkering and a red Winchester ventilated recoil pad complete the package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Metal surfaces display scattered scratches, handling marks, and a few small dents from normal field carry. Walnut stock shows light dings and finish wear at the wrist and toe, but remains structurally sound with crisp checkering.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Winchester introduced the Model 1200 as a modern successor to the legendary Model 12, and this Field Grade example highlights the line’s key improvements. The aluminum alloy receiver trims roughly one pound compared to its predecessor, easing all-day carry without sacrificing strength.
A four-lug rotating bolt head locks directly into the barrel extension, providing positive engagement and consistent headspacing. The action remains smooth and reliable, cycling everything from light target loads to heavy field shells.
The 30-inch steel barrel carries a ventilated rib topped with a red front bead for quick target alignment. Its factory fixed Full choke offers a versatile pattern density well suited to pheasant, duck, and general small-game hunting with 2 ¾-inch shells.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock promotes a solid cheek weld with modern sight planes, while pressed checkering and a Winchester pistol-grip cap medallion add classic appeal. A red Winchester ventilated recoil pad with white/black spacers helps manage recoil and maintains the shotgun’s period-correct look.