Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 16 Gauge, 28 inch Plain Barrel, 2 3/4 Chamber, 6+1, 1942 Takedown, Slam-Fire Capable
This Winchester Model 12 Field Grade is a 1942-production, WWII-era 16 gauge in takedown configuration with a 28 inch plain barrel and a 2 3/4 chamber. It features a forged and machined steel receiver with a matted sighting plane, classic walnut furniture with a corncob fore-end, and matching serial numbers on the barrel assembly and receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: After the trigger is pulled, the action can feel slightly bound and may require additional force to cycle. Pushing the forend forward slightly before cycling allows the action to operate. The exterior shows noticeable scratches and blemishes, with patches of pitting present in the finish. The bore is shiny.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 16 Gauge shotgun
Built during the WWII era, this Model 12 is a Field Grade variant chambered in 16 gauge with a 28 inch plain carbon steel barrel and a single front bead. The chamber is 2 3/4, and the tubular magazine offers a 6+1 capacity. The receiver top has a matted/serrated sighting plane to reduce glare.
The action is pump-operated, hammerless, and configured as a takedown with an alignment arrow on the barrel/extension. It is slam-fire capable due to the absence of a trigger disconnector, reflecting the original operating design of this model and era.
Stocked in walnut, it has a semi-pistol grip buttstock and a corncob-style fore-end, with smooth walnut surfaces. A checkered steel buttplate bearing the Winchester Repeating Arms logo completes the classic configuration. Length of pull is 13.5.