Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun — 18.5" Barrel, 7+1 Capacity, Side-Saddle Equipped
The Winchester Model 1300 Defender is known for its fast rotary-bolt “Speed Pump” action and compact defensive profile. This U.S.-made example features a factory 18.5-inch cylinder-bore barrel, full-length seven-shot magazine, and receiver drilling for optic bases. Added side-saddle shell carriers and a shortened fore-end give it ready access to extra ammunition while maintaining the 38.5-inch overall length.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
The wood and metal surfaces display scattered scratches and handling marks consistent with regular use. The installed fore-end has been shortened to clear the receiver-mounted side-saddle; an original-length walnut fore-end is provided.
What’s Included
- Winchester OEM grooved walnut pump fore-end (spare, not installed)
- Receiver-mounted polymer 8-shell side-saddle (installed)
- Clamp-on polymer 6-shell magazine-tube carrier (installed)
The Defender series combines Winchester’s smooth rotary-locking bolt with a shortened 18.5-inch barrel, delivering fast follow-up shots in a maneuverable package.
This shotgun accepts both 2.75-inch and 3-inch 12-gauge shells and feeds from a full-length tubular magazine for a 7+1 total capacity. The brass bead front sight offers a simple, durable aiming point on the cylinder-bore barrel.
A receiver-mounted eight-shell side-saddle and a six-shell magazine-tube carrier keep fourteen spare rounds immediately on board. To accommodate the side-saddle, the installed grooved wood fore-end has been trimmed for clearance; the original full-length walnut fore-end is included if the buyer prefers a factory profile.
The polished blued steel receiver is factory-drilled and tapped, allowing easy addition of scope bases or rail sections if optics are desired. Walnut furniture with cut diamond checkering and a rubber recoil pad round out the classic Winchester appearance.