Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30-Inch Plain Barrel, 1957 Takedown, Blued Steel/Walnut
This 1957 Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun is a U.S.-made, takedown 12-gauge pump with a 30-inch plain (no rib) barrel and classic blued steel/walnut construction. It features the forged/machined steel receiver the Model 12 is known for, right-side ejection, and slam-fire capability. The Heavy Duck variant is associated with 3-inch 12-gauge Super-X magnum loads; the barrel roll-mark is not visible on this example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The bore has no inclusions. There are wear and usage marks on the ammo tube from pump action. Light scratches are present on the outside of the barrel and receiver.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun 12 Gauge shotgun
Built in 1957, this Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun represents a sought-after configuration within the Model 12 family (also known as the Model 1912). It retains the classic U.S. manufacture, forged/machined steel receiver, and polished blue finish associated with Winchester’s mid-century production.
The shotgun has a 30-inch plain barrel with no rib and a single barrel/magazine band near the muzzle. Its takedown construction with a visible collar/joint allows the barrel and magazine assembly to separate from the receiver for transport and maintenance.
Controls and operation are true to the pattern: pump-action with an internal hammer, right-side ejection, and an action slide lock button located at the front left of the trigger guard. The trigger group has no disconnector, making the gun slam-fire capable.
Furniture is walnut throughout, including a corncob-style fore-end and an uncheckered pistol-grip stock fitted with a recoil pad. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches. Capacity is 3 rounds.