Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 28 in Plain Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, 2 3/4 in Chamber (1962)
This 1962 Winchester Model 12 Field Grade is a pre-1964, takedown 12-gauge with numbers-matching receiver and barrel extension and a Winchester Proof Steel barrel. It features a 28 in plain (no rib) barrel with a fixed Modified choke and a 2 3/4 in chamber. The shotgun retains its classic blued steel construction, walnut stock with pistol grip, and corn-cob grooved walnut forend, paired with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacer.
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: There are markings and areas of finish loss from prior handling and use. Refer to pictures for details.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 12 Field Grade 12 Gauge pump-action shotgun
Built in 1962, this pre-1964 Model 12 Field Grade retains the classic Winchester takedown configuration with numbers-matching receiver and barrel extension. The barrel is marked Winchester Proof Steel, underscoring the period-correct construction and materials buyers expect from this era.
The 28 in plain round barrel (no rib) is set up with a fixed Modified choke and a 2 3/4 in chamber, delivering a traditional field configuration. A single front bead provides a straightforward sight picture.
The shotgun is finished in blued steel with a blued receiver, complemented by walnut furniture. It wears a pistol-grip stock with a ventilated recoil pad and white-line spacer, and the forend is the classic corn-cob grooved walnut style.
Operation is pump-action with a tubular magazine capacity of 4+1. Length of pull is 13.5 in, and overall setup reflects a practical, field-ready configuration from Winchester’s United States production.