Winchester Model 12 Field 16 Gauge Pump-Action Takedown, 28 Inch Modified, 2 3/4 Inch Chamber (1933)
This 1933 Winchester Model 12 Field in 16 gauge is a classic takedown pump-action with the features buyers look for: a plain 28 inch barrel with Modified choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and a 6+1 tubular magazine. It retains hallmark details including a matted anti-glare strip on the receiver top, grooved corncob fore-end, and barrel rollmarked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A."
Built in the United States during the 1930s, this full-size Field configuration showcases steel construction throughout, a walnut straight-comb buttstock with semi-pistol grip, and Winchester Repeating Arms Co. black hard-rubber buttplate. Its clean 16-gauge bore and practical Field setup make it a strong choice for those seeking a period-correct example with classic Winchester workmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: For its age this firearm is in good shape. Finish loss and discoloration are present throughout. The wood furniture shows dents and scratches.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field 16 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The Field configuration includes a plain 28 inch steel barrel with a fixed Modified choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The barrel is rollmarked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and "MADE IN U.S.A." and is paired with a single front bead for a straightforward sight picture.
The receiver is steel with a matted anti-glare strip on top. Operation is pump-action with an internal hammer. The tubular magazine holds 6+1 rounds, with bottom loading and right-side ejection. This example is the takedown variant for convenient transport and maintenance.
Furniture is classic Winchester: a grooved corncob walnut fore-end and a straight-comb walnut buttstock with a semi-pistol grip. It wears a black hard-rubber Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Manufactured in 1933 in the United States, this Model 12 represents the 1930s era of Winchester production. The full-size Field series configuration delivers the period-correct setup many buyers and collectors seek in a 16 gauge Model 12.