Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30 Inch Full Choke, 2.75 Inch Chamber (1968–1972 Era)
This Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade is a U.S.-made 12 gauge pump-action shotgun from the 1968–1972 production window, identified by its L-prefix serial range. It features a 30 inch plain steel barrel with a fixed FULL choke and a 2.75 inch chamber, paired with an aluminum-alloy receiver and a rotating multi-lug bolt that locks into the barrel. Walnut furniture with checkering and a ventilated recoil pad rounds out a classic field configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present across this shotgun's finish. Surface pitting and wear is also present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1200 Field Grade 12 gauge pump-action shotgun
The 30 inch plain barrel is rollmarked "WINCHESTER MODEL 1200 – 12 GA. 2¾ CHAM. MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL FULL," confirming its chambering, origin, and fixed FULL choke.
The single-bead front sight provides a simple, traditional aiming reference on the plain barrel.
An aluminum-alloy receiver keeps weight down while the rotating multi-lug bolt locks directly into the barrel for secure operation. The shotgun uses right-side ejection and a takedown system with a barrel ring and threaded cap for straightforward disassembly.
The gun is configured for a 2+1 capacity via a magazine plug and is chambered for 2.75 inch shells. This setup aligns with the Field Grade configuration typical of the era.
Walnut furniture includes a checkered pistol-grip stock and matching forend. The stock is fitted with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacers, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Production falls within the 1968–1972 window, indicated by the L-prefix serial range. Made in New Haven, Connecticut, this Model 1200 reflects the features and markings associated with that period.