Winchester Model 12 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 30 in Nickel Steel Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, Simmons Vent Rib, 1925 Takedown
This 1925 Winchester Model 12 is a takedown 12-gauge with a 30-inch Nickel Steel barrel and a fixed Full choke. It features an aftermarket ventilated rib by Simmons Gun Specialties, Inc., Kansas City, MO, with dual beads and a matted receiver top for glare reduction. The gun retains its classic internal-hammer, locked-breech pump action with right-side ejection, bottom loading, and a stated 5-round capacity. Serial number markings are present on the receiver and barrel extension (number not disclosed).
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: The stock shows wear and scuffs, with small cracks present in the wood behind the trigger guard. The metal surfaces display scratches and general wear, along with a couple of spots of discoloration and pitting.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 12 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The 30-inch Nickel Steel barrel is from the pre-"Proof Steel" era and is equipped with a fixed Full choke. This period-correct barrel marking adds desirable historical context for a 1920s Model 12 while providing a long, steady sighting plane.
A Simmons Gun Specialties, Inc., Kansas City, MO ventilated rib has been installed (aftermarket) and paired with dual beads. The receiver top is matted/serrated to reduce glare, complementing the rib for a clear sight picture.
The action is the classic Winchester internal-hammer, locked-breech pump with right-side ejection and a bottom loading port, and the stated capacity is 5 rounds. The trigger is slam-fire capable, consistent with early production features.
Furniture includes a walnut pistol-grip buttstock with checkering and a Winchester-marked ventilated rubber recoil pad (replacement), plus a walnut diamond-panel checkered fore-end. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches. The receiver is blued carbon steel, and the overall finish is blued, in line with the era.
This is a takedown configuration Model 12 manufactured in 1925 in the United States. Serial number markings are present on the receiver and barrel extension (number not disclosed), aligning with period manufacture and assembly practices.