Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 18.5 Inch Barrel, 7+1 Capacity
This Winchester Model 1300 Defender stands out for its compact 18.5 inch plain barrel, full-length magazine tube with 7+1 capacity, and the rotary locking bolt "Speed Pump" action Winchester is known for. Built in New Haven, Connecticut, it features a lightweight alloy receiver, Winchester Proof Steel barrel, and practical synthetic furniture with a brass bead front sight. It is chambered for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in 12-gauge shells, offering versatile use within the Defender configuration.
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: The firearm is in overall good shape. There are scratches and blemishes from prior handling and use. Areas of discoloration and surface rust are present.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1300 Defender 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
The Defender configuration pairs an 18.5 inch plain barrel with a full-length magazine tube for a 7+1 capacity. It is chambered for 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells, and uses a single brass bead front sight on a plain, cylinder-profile muzzle for straightforward aiming.
Construction details include a Winchester Proof Steel barrel and a lightweight alloy receiver with the receiver finished in black anodize, while the steel barrel and magazine tube are blued. The shotgun features right-side ejection and a cross-bolt safety, with the action release button positioned adjacent to the trigger guard.
The synthetic stock and ribbed fore-end provide practical durability and control. Notable touches include molded grip texturing, a rear sling swivel stud, and a black rubber buttpad. Length of pull is 13.75 in.
Mechanically, it uses Winchester's rotary locking bolt "Speed Pump" design, a hallmark of the Model 1300 series. Markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" and "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.," reflecting its manufacture in New Haven, Connecticut.