Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 18.5 in Barrel, 3 in Chamber, Fixed Cylinder Choke, 5+1
The Winchester Model 1300 Defender is a compact, fast-cycling 12 gauge pump featuring the rotary-bolt "Speed Pump" system. This example has an 18.5 inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel with a fixed Cylinder choke (Cyl Choke), a 3 inch chamber that also accepts 2.75 inch shells, and a 5+1 tubular magazine. It is marked "Made in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A."
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light handling marks on the metal and wood. See the photos for close-ups and additional detail.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The 18.5 inch Winchester Proof Steel barrel is configured with a fixed Cylinder choke (Cyl Choke), giving this Defender its straightforward, open-bore setup. A front brass bead provides a clear sight reference.
The action uses Winchester’s rotary-bolt "Speed Pump" design, known for rapid, smooth cycling. It feeds from a tubular magazine with a 5+1 capacity and utilizes a cross-bolt safety.
This Model 1300 Defender is chambered for 3 inch shells while also accommodating 2.75 inch loads, adding flexibility across common 12 gauge ammunition.
Construction details include an aluminum alloy receiver, a hardwood stock with a ventilated recoil pad, and a ribbed corncob-style wood forearm. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Origin and markings are clear: this shotgun is made in the United States and marked "Made in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A."