December 14-17, 2021 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2021
Model 12 slide action shotgun manufactured by Winchester in 1963. The left side of the barrels are stamped with the manufacturer information, as well as the model and caliber designations. The 25 - 3/4" barrel features an Improved Cylinder choke, with the 29 - 7/8" barrel featuring a Full choke. Both feature bead front sights with ribbed walnut forearms. Receiver is mounted with a smooth pistol grip walnut buttstock fitted with a checkered black composite buttplate. Matching numbers include the receiver and both barrels, with the box matching via a handwritten number on the end label. Box retains an original instruction pamphlet as well as a Winchester warranty card. CONDITION: Receiver retains bountiful amounts of its original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light edge wear as well as some light superficial handling marks overall. Barrels retain the vast majority of their original blue finish, exhibiting some handling marks showing through to silvering, as well as a few minute spots of cleaned oxidation. Magazine tubes show some light wear and a few minor handling marks, but are otherwise fine. Mirror bores, with the 25 - 3/4" barrel exhibiting what appears to be some hardened firing residue at the 12 o' clock position towards the muzzle. Wood furniture exhibits some superficial marks and impressions from handling and storage, but is otherwise fine. Buttplate shows some nicks to the diamonds as well as some scattered handling marks, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. Box shows some external wear from age and storage, with the lid exhibiting a taped repair on one corner and a couple tears. A very nice condition Winchester Model 12 shotgun. MLW
Accessories
Box, Extra barrel
Barrel Length
(A) 25 - 3/4" (B) 29 - 7/8"