Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun, 30-Inch Plain Barrel, Blued, Takedown (1955)
This 1955 Winchester Model 12 Field Grade is a classic American-made, hammerless pump-action shotgun with the desirable takedown configuration. It features a 30-inch plain steel barrel, a clean bore, and matching assembly numbers on the receiver and barrel extension. The walnut stock and grooved corncob forend, along with the Winchester composition buttplate marked with the June 6, 1922 patent date, round out a straightforward and well-configured Field Grade example.
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 metal surfaces show widespread scratches and blemishes along with general finish wear. There is notable finish loss on the underside of the firearm.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Built in 1955, this Model 12 Field Grade represents Winchester’s long-running hammerless pump design with a two-piece takedown system. The receiver and barrel assembly separate via the takedown collar for transport and maintenance, and the assembly numbers on the receiver and barrel extension match.
The 30-inch plain (non-rib) steel barrel wears a simple front bead sight and a blued finish, delivering the traditional Field Grade configuration. The bore is clean and shiny, aligning with the stated bore condition.
Stocked in walnut, the gun features a smooth, pistol-grip buttstock paired with the classic grooved corncob walnut forend for confident handling. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, and the butt is fitted with a Winchester composition buttplate marked with the patent date of June 6, 1922.
The shotgun is currently configured for a 2+1 capacity. Materials and finish include a blued steel receiver and barrel, consistent with the straightforward, durable setup expected of a Field Grade Model 12.