Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 30 inch Full Choke, 1953 Takedown
Classic Winchester craftsmanship from 1953, this Model 12 Field Grade is a 12 gauge pump-action with a 30 inch plain barrel and fixed FULL choke. It features the proven takedown design, polished blued steel, and walnut furniture with a grooved corncob fore-end. Chambered for 2 3/4 inch shells and slam-fire capable, it combines period-correct configuration with practical field features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: N/A - Smoothbore (no rifling).
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows moderate signs of wear consistent with use. The stock has dents. The barrel shows frequent pitting, and the top of the magazine tube also exhibits pitting.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- Aftermarket front sling swivel stud installed in the magazine cap
Made in 1953, this Field Grade Model 12 retains its period configuration: a 30 inch plain round barrel with a fixed FULL choke and a single brass bead front sight. The barrel is rollmarked "Winchester Proof Steel," and the gun uses right-side ejection with bottom-loading via the tubular magazine.
The action is Winchester’s renowned pump with an internal hammer and no trigger disconnector, making it slam-fire capable. It employs the Model 12 takedown system with collar and alignment marks for convenient transport and maintenance.
Construction is all steel with a polished blued finish on the receiver and barrel. Furniture includes an uncheckered walnut pistol-grip stock with a solid rubber recoil pad and a grooved walnut corncob fore-end. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
This example is configured for 2 3/4 inch shells and a stated capacity of 6+1 rounds. An aftermarket front sling swivel stud has been installed in the magazine cap for carry setup flexibility.