Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this pump-action shotgun for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Repeating Arms Company Model 12 chambered in 16 Gauge w/ 24" Improved Cylinder Choke Barrel, Matching Serials & Walnut Stock.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Model: 12 (Model 1912)
Serial: 712341
Model: 12 (Model 1912)
Serial: 712341
Date of Manufacture: 1935
Gauge: 16 Gauge (2-3/4" Chamber)
Finish: Original Factory Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 24" Plain Steel Barrel Constricted to Improved Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: w/ No Rear Sight; Silver Front Sight Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Pistol Grip Buttstock w/ Factory Logo Hard Rubber Buttplate & Ribbed Walnut Forend
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun w/ Internal Hammer, Takedown Frame, Tubular Magazine & Cross-Bolt Safety
Markings: Underside frame and matching barrel extension stamped w/ serial "712341"; barrel left side roll-marked "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN.", "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL", "MODEL 12 - 16 GA.", and "2 3/4 IMP.-CYL."; top of barrel and receiver ring stamped w/ oval "WP" Winchester proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived by Thomas Crossley Johnson as a modernization of John Browning's Model 1897, the Winchester Model 12—originally designated the Model 1912—earned the legendary moniker "The Perfect Repeater." Setting the benchmark for internal-hammer pump-action shotguns, the Model 12 featured an enclosed forged steel receiver, silky-smooth slide action, positive shell feeding, and a seamless takedown frame assembly. Chambered in versatile gauges like the classic 16 Gauge, the Model 12 provided ideal pattern density and fast-handling swing dynamics, establishing itself as an iconic staple among American bird, waterfowl, and clay target shooters for over half a century.
This specific example is an authentic vintage Winchester Model 12 manufactured in 1935, bearing matching serial numbers 712341 on both the receiver frame and barrel extension. Chambered in the sweet-shooting 16 Gauge (2-3/4" chamber), it features a 24-inch plain barrel constructed of Winchester Proof Steel constricted to an Improved Cylinder choke, front sight bead, grooved wooden slide handle, and a pistol-grip walnut buttstock complete w/ its factory Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Clear roll-markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL MODEL 12 - 16 GA. 2 3/4 IMP.-CYL." alongside sharp "WP" proof stamps on the barrel and receiver ring. Preserved in fantastic original condition w/ rich factory blued finish, smooth walnut wood, glass-smooth pump action mechanics, and a mirror-bright bore, this pre-WWII 1936 Winchester Model 12 represents an exceptional classic for the field or any premier Winchester collection.
Gauge: 16 Gauge (2-3/4" Chamber)
Finish: Original Factory Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 24" Plain Steel Barrel Constricted to Improved Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: w/ No Rear Sight; Silver Front Sight Bead
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Pistol Grip Buttstock w/ Factory Logo Hard Rubber Buttplate & Ribbed Walnut Forend
Action: Pump-Action Shotgun w/ Internal Hammer, Takedown Frame, Tubular Magazine & Cross-Bolt Safety
Markings: Underside frame and matching barrel extension stamped w/ serial "712341"; barrel left side roll-marked "MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN.", "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL", "MODEL 12 - 16 GA.", and "2 3/4 IMP.-CYL."; top of barrel and receiver ring stamped w/ oval "WP" Winchester proof marks.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Conceived by Thomas Crossley Johnson as a modernization of John Browning's Model 1897, the Winchester Model 12—originally designated the Model 1912—earned the legendary moniker "The Perfect Repeater." Setting the benchmark for internal-hammer pump-action shotguns, the Model 12 featured an enclosed forged steel receiver, silky-smooth slide action, positive shell feeding, and a seamless takedown frame assembly. Chambered in versatile gauges like the classic 16 Gauge, the Model 12 provided ideal pattern density and fast-handling swing dynamics, establishing itself as an iconic staple among American bird, waterfowl, and clay target shooters for over half a century.
This specific example is an authentic vintage Winchester Model 12 manufactured in 1935, bearing matching serial numbers 712341 on both the receiver frame and barrel extension. Chambered in the sweet-shooting 16 Gauge (2-3/4" chamber), it features a 24-inch plain barrel constructed of Winchester Proof Steel constricted to an Improved Cylinder choke, front sight bead, grooved wooden slide handle, and a pistol-grip walnut buttstock complete w/ its factory Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Clear roll-markings include "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL MODEL 12 - 16 GA. 2 3/4 IMP.-CYL." alongside sharp "WP" proof stamps on the barrel and receiver ring. Preserved in fantastic original condition w/ rich factory blued finish, smooth walnut wood, glass-smooth pump action mechanics, and a mirror-bright bore, this pre-WWII 1936 Winchester Model 12 represents an exceptional classic for the field or any premier Winchester collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1204248546 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
548 |
