Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Model 12 “Heavy Duck Gun."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12 “Heavy Duck Gun”
Serial: 1518936
Date of Manufacture: 1953 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: 12 Gauge / Super Speed & Super-X 3"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forend
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Model: 12 “Heavy Duck Gun”
Serial: 1518936
Date of Manufacture: 1953 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: 12 Gauge / Super Speed & Super-X 3"
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Silver Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forend
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 12 “Heavy Duck Gun” is a purpose-built 3-inch magnum variant developed specifically for serious waterfowl hunters and was produced from 1935 through 1963. While collectors commonly refer to it as the “Heavy Duck,” Winchester’s catalog terminology evolved over the years—by the late 1940s and into the 1950s, it was often listed simply as the “Duck Gun,” and later as the “Magnum Duck Gun” to emphasize its 3-inch chambering. Rather than being marked on the receiver, it is identified by its configuration and distinctive barrel roll-stamp reading “FOR SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X…3 IN. CHAM.,” denoting compatibility with Winchester’s high-velocity magnum loads. Unlike standard Model 12s, the Heavy Duck features a noticeably thicker, heavier barrel engineered to withstand the increased pressures of 3-inch shells, giving the gun added forward weight and durability in harsh marsh conditions. Many examples were factory-equipped with a solid red Winchester recoil pad and are often noted for a slightly shorter length of pull—approximately 13 1/2 inches—with some reported to have additional weight in the buttstock to improve balance and soften recoil. Most commonly encountered with 30" or 32" barrels in plain, solid, or ventilated rib configurations, the Heavy Duck was built for demanding field use and earned a lasting reputation among waterfowl hunters for its strength, balance, and smooth operation in harsh conditions.
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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
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1157072021 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-01 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
128.48 |
