Winchester Model 1300 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 28 Inch Vent-Rib Barrel, WinChoke, 5+1, 1998 New Haven USA
This 1998 Winchester Model 1300 is a New Haven, Connecticut–made 12 gauge pump shotgun in standard field configuration with a 28-inch ventilated rib barrel and the WinChoke threaded system. It features the fast-cycling Speed Pump rotating multi-lug bolt, 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch chambers, and classic wood furniture with pressed checkering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun shows various cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The front sight bead is missing.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1300 12 gauge pump-action shotgun
The Model 1300 uses Winchester’s pump-action with a rotating, multi-lug locking bolt, often noted for rapid cycling. A cross-bolt safety with a red indicator provides simple, familiar operation. Capacity is 5+1.
The 28-inch barrel is Winchester Proof Steel with a ventilated rib and factory threading for the WinChoke interchangeable choke system. It is chambered for both 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch shells to accommodate a wide range of 12 gauge loads.
Furniture consists of a wood stock and wood forend, each with pressed checkering for grip. The stock has a rubber recoil pad and a 14.0-inch length of pull, while the forend includes a metal nose cap and pairs with a wood pistol-grip profile.
Manufacture and markings align with U.S. production in New Haven, Connecticut. Barrel markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and "WINCHOKE," alongside "Made in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A."