Winchester Model 140 Ranger 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28 Inch Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke
The Winchester Model 140 Ranger is a New Haven, Connecticut–made, gas-operated 12 gauge semi-automatic with the factory "Ranger Model 140" rollmark distinct from the Model 1400. It features a 28 inch steel barrel marked "Winchester Proof Steel," a fixed Modified choke, and a plain barrel with a single bead front sight. This example pairs classic Winchester wood furniture with a blued finish and black receiver, and uses a tubular under-barrel magazine with a stated 2+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable — smoothbore shotgun (no rifling present).
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 140 Ranger 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
This Ranger-series Model 140 is a gas-operated semi-automatic built in New Haven, Connecticut, with a tubular under-barrel magazine and a stated 2+1 capacity. The receiver carries a clear factory "Ranger Model 140" rollmark that is distinct from the Model 1400 designation.
The 28 inch steel barrel is marked "Winchester Proof Steel" and is chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells. It wears a fixed Modified choke and a plain, no–vent rib profile set up with a single bead front sight for straightforward target alignment.
Controls include a cross-bolt safety with a red ring safety indicator for quick visual confirmation. The action is the Winchester gas-operated semi-automatic system matched to the Ranger configuration.
The shotgun retains classic Winchester styling with checkered wood furniture, a pistol-grip wrist, and a beavertail forend. It is finished in blued steel with a black receiver and capped by a factory Winchester hard plastic buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.