Winchester Model 12 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 32-inch Nickel Steel Full-Choke Barrel, 1930 Takedown with Simmons Ventilated Rib
This 1930 Winchester Model 12 is a takedown 12-gauge with a 32-inch Nickel Steel barrel marked FULL and matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel extension. It carries a Simmons Gun Specialties ventilated rib with Kansas City MO rollmark and bead sights, along with factory-style walnut furniture featuring a Monte Carlo comb, right-hand cheekpiece, and extensive checkering. The pre-Proof Steel Nickel Steel barrel marking and period Simmons rib upgrade make this a notable example for collectors and shooters who value classic Winchester builds.
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: The wood furniture shows scratches and blemishes. Small spots of pitting are present in areas of the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun (takedown) with 32-inch Nickel Steel barrel marked FULL
- Simmons Gun Specialties ventilated rib with Kansas City MO rollmark
Made in the United States in 1930, this Model 12 features a Nickel Steel barrel from the pre-Proof Steel era, a detail that speaks to its period of manufacture. The takedown configuration and matching receiver and barrel extension numbers add to its appeal for those who track originality.
The 32-inch barrel is marked FULL and is fitted with a Simmons Gun Specialties ventilated rib carrying the Kansas City MO rollmark. Sight alignment is set up with a front white bead and a mid-bead on the rib, a practical setup for precise bead indexing.
The walnut stock and fore-end are configured for right-handed use, with a Monte Carlo comb, right-hand cheekpiece, and sharp checkering on the pistol grip and field-profile fore-end. A checkered steel buttplate and a 14.5-inch length of pull complete the stock setup.
This pump-action, internal-hammer shotgun has a 4+1 capacity. The Model 12’s takedown design makes transport and maintenance straightforward while retaining the robust feel of its steel receiver.
Altogether, the pre-Proof Steel Nickel Steel barrel marking, Simmons ventilated rib installation, takedown format, and matching numbers on major components define this specific shotgun’s configuration and era.