Winchester Model 1912 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun with 30 Inch Barrel and Fixed Full Choke (1914)
This Winchester Model 1912 is a U.S.-made 12 gauge pump-action shotgun manufactured in 1914. It features an internal-hammer action, a 30 inch nickel steel barrel with a fixed Full choke, and early "MOD.1912" barrel markings. Notable details include a matted/checkered sighting plane on top of the barrel, right-side ejection, and a non-factory orange rubber butt pad/cover on the wood pistol-grip stock.
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: This firearm is in fair to good shape with scratches and blemishes present. Finish wear is widespread. The rubber buttstock pad is heavily worn. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1912 shotgun
This is a Model 1912 (later marketed as the Model 12) in 12 gauge with a 30 inch barrel and tubular magazine. The barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL" and "MOD.1912-12 GA. - FULL," along with Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.
markings and multiple patent dates.
The action is a pump-action internal-hammer design with no trigger disconnector, making it slam-fire capable. It ejects from the right side and is set up with a front bead sight.
The stock set is wood, featuring a pistol-grip buttstock and a grooved corn-cob-style wooden fore-end. A non-factory orange rubber butt pad/cover has been added to the buttstock.
With its 1914 manufacture date, early "MOD.1912" barrel legend, and period-correct feature set, this shotgun is a documented early-production example with clear markings and a classic 30 inch fixed Full choke configuration.