Winchester Model 12 16 Gauge Pump-Action, 28 inch Plain Barrel, Fixed Full Choke, 6+1 Capacity (1941)
Manufactured in 1941, this Winchester Model 12 is a 16 gauge pump-action with a 28 inch plain barrel marked 2 3/4 CHAM and FULL. It features Winchester Proof Steel, a solid-top steel receiver with a matted sighting strip and right-side ejection, and a tubular magazine with a 6+1 capacity. The hammerless action retains the original no-disconnector design that allows slam-fire. Walnut furniture includes a pistol-grip stock and ribbed corncob fore-end, with practical sling hardware and a ventilated recoil pad installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows scratching and blemishing throughout, with widespread handling wear on the walnut furniture and visible finish wear. A ventilated rubber recoil pad has been installed, along with a rear sling swivel stud and a clamp-on front sling swivel assembly. It appears some previous work was done to repair the bore.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 16 Gauge pump-action shotgun (manufactured 1941)
- Installed ventilated rubber recoil pad
- Installed rear sling swivel stud
- Installed clamp-on front sling swivel assembly
The 28 inch plain barrel is marked WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL and carries a fixed Full choke, with chambering for 2 3/4 inch shells. A single small front bead provides a clean sight picture along the solid-top receiver’s matted sighting strip.
The receiver is steel with right-side ejection and the Model 12’s hammerless, pump-action design. The trigger system retains no disconnector, allowing slam-fire operation. The under-barrel tubular magazine provides a 6+1 capacity in 16 gauge.
Walnut furniture includes a pistol-grip stock and ribbed corncob fore-end. The stock wears a ventilated recoil pad, and the length of pull measures 12.0 inches. Practical carry features include an installed rear sling swivel stud and a clamp-on front sling swivel assembly.
Factory markings include Winchester oval WP proofs on both the barrel and receiver. The barrel is additionally marked 2 3/4 CHAM and FULL, and WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL. This U.S.-made Model 12 presents hallmark features of the platform with period-correct configuration in 16 gauge.