Winchester Model 1200 20 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 28 in Plain Barrel, WinChoke, 2-3/4 in Chamber, 1970s New Haven Production
This Winchester Model 1200 in 20 Gauge pairs a 28-inch plain Winchester Proof Steel barrel with a factory WinChoke flush screw-in choke tube. Built in the 1970s in New Haven, Connecticut, it features an aluminum-alloy receiver with anti-glare serrations and a rotary four-lug bolt that locks into the barrel extension. Chambered for 2-3/4-inch shells with a 4+1 capacity, it retains the classic bead front sight and walnut furniture. Selling as is.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Selling as is. The bright silver, checkered metal buttplate is damaged at the toe (chipped/deformed around the lower screw). The walnut buttstock is intact. The action functions properly.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1200 20 Gauge pump-action shotgun
- Installed WinChoke flush screw-in choke tube
The Model 1200 uses a rotary four-lug bolt that locks directly into a barrel extension, a proven design that provides solid lockup. The aluminum-alloy receiver has longitudinal anti-glare serrations along the top and a right-side ejection port. It features a cross-bolt safety.
The 28-inch plain (non-rib) Winchester Proof Steel barrel is chambered for 2-3/4-inch shells and wears a small front bead for fast alignment. A factory WinChoke interchangeable, flush screw-in choke tube with a knurled rim is installed.
Furniture includes a walnut buttstock and matching walnut slide/forend with checkering and a pistol-grip profile. A bright silver, checkered metal buttplate with the circular "Winchester Repeating Arms" logo and a knurled magazine cap complete the classic setup. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
The tubular magazine holds 4+1 rounds. Factory literature notes a five-round total when the magazine plug is removed. Markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL," "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.," and "WINCHOKE."
Originating from the 1970s and built in the United States, this Model 1200 represents Winchester's pump-action line of the era with practical features and the versatility of the WinChoke system. Selling as is.