Winchester Model 1912 12 Gauge Pump-Action Takedown, 28 Inch Vent Rib Barrel, 1914, Slam-Fire Capable
Built in 1914, this Winchester Model 1912 is an early-production, U.S.-made takedown shotgun with notable period features and later upgrades. It carries a 28-inch steel barrel with a ventilated rib and matted top, an orange bead front sight, and the classic grooved corncob walnut forearm. Customized furniture includes a Monte Carlo-style walnut buttstock with cheekpiece and a vented recoil pad with white/black line spacers. The design is hammerless and slam-fire capable, with a stated 6+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting on the metal surfaces. Scratches and blemishes are present throughout. The bore appears clean and shiny on inspection.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1912 12 gauge pump-action shotgun as described
This Model 1912 features Winchester's takedown configuration with the factory joint and sleeve, allowing the barrel and magazine assembly to separate from the receiver for transport or maintenance. It uses right-side ejection; non-rotating breech bolt with separate rising locking block, and an internal hammer (hammerless) action.
The barrel is a 28-inch steel tube fitted with a ventilated rib and matted top, paired with an orange bead front sight for quick acquisition. The classic grooved corncob walnut forearm provides a secure, period-correct grip profile.
The buttstock has been upgraded to a Monte Carlo-style walnut stock with a cheekpiece, complemented by a vented recoil pad and white/black line spacers. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Capacity is stated at 6+1. In line with the original design, the trigger lacks a disconnector, making the gun slam-fire capable when the action is cycled with the trigger held to the rear.