Winchester Model 1200 Field 20 Gauge Pump-Action, 28" Plain Barrel, WinChoke Modified, 2 3/4" Chamber (1977)
This Winchester Model 1200 Field is a 20 gauge pump-action shotgun manufactured in 1977 in New Haven, Connecticut. It features a 28" plain steel barrel threaded for the WinChoke system and is currently fitted with a Modified choke. The shotgun retains Winchester proof marks on the barrel and barrel extension, and it has a bright, clean bore. Its aluminum alloy receiver, takedown construction, and four‑lug rotating bolt locking into a barrel extension reflect the Model 1200 design. The hardwood stock includes a Monte Carlo comb, pressed checkering, white-line spacers, a capped pistol grip with medallion, and a ventilated rubber recoil pad.
Chambered for 2 3/4" shells, this Field configuration includes a single front bead sight and a plain (non-vent-rib) barrel for a straightforward, traditional sight picture. The under-barrel tubular magazine is currently set to a 2+1 capacity. A cross-bolt safety and 14.0" length of pull round out the handling features. The finish is blued throughout, matching the period-correct look of this 1970s-era Winchester.
Key details include the WinChoke system with the installed Modified tube, takedown design for convenient transport and maintenance, and the rotating four‑lug bolt that locks into the barrel extension. The receiver is aluminum alloy with a blued finish, and the barrel is Winchester Proof Steel marked "WINCHESTER MODEL 1200 – 20 GA. 2¾ CHAM. MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.
WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL WINCHOKE."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. There are signs of surface rust. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1200 Field 20 gauge pump-action shotgun
- Installed Modified WinChoke choke tube
Manufactured in 1977, this Model 1200 Field presents the core features that define the platform and era. The 28" plain barrel is threaded for WinChoke tubes and comes with the Modified choke installed, pairing clean lines with versatile choke capability. The chamber is cut for 2 3/4" shells, matching the standard configuration of the period.
The action uses a rotating four‑lug bolt that locks into the barrel extension, a hallmark of the Model 1200 design. This shotgun is built with takedown construction, making transport and routine maintenance straightforward. The under‑barrel tubular magazine is currently set to 2+1 capacity.
The receiver is aluminum alloy with a blued finish, and the barrel is steel. Sighting is simple and direct with a single front bead. Safety is managed by a cross-bolt safety. Winchester proof marks are present on the barrel and barrel extension, and the bore is bright and clean.
The hardwood stock and forearm include a Monte Carlo comb, pressed checkering, white-line spacers, a capped pistol grip with medallion, and a ventilated rubber recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.0", offering a familiar fit in a classic Field configuration.