Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic American shotgun for a penny-start auction, this is an early ALL-MATCHING Winchester Model 1912 20 Gauge in Nickel Steel.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Company - New Haven, Connecticut
Model: 1912 (Model 12) Standard Field Grade
Serial: 11593 (Matching Serial Numbers on Receiver & Barrel Extension)
Date of Manufacture: 1913
Caliber: 20 Gauge (2 1/2" Chamber)
Finish: Factory Blued Finish w/ Nickel Steel Barrel
Barrel Length: 25" Nickel Steel Round Tapered Barrel w/ Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Brass Front Sight Bead w/ No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Smooth American Walnut Straight-Grip Buttstock w/ Ribbed "Corncob" Forend and Winchester Stamped Hard Rubber Buttplate
Action: Slide-Action / Pump-Action Repeating Shotgun w/ Tubular Magazine, Cross-Bolt Safety, Internal Hammer, and Takedown Architecture
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "NICKEL STEEL - TRADE MARK / WINCHESTER / REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN. - MOD. 1912 - 20 GA. FULL"; top of barrel and receiver bridge stamped w/ oval "WP" (Winchester Proof) marks; underside of receiver frame and barrel extension stamped matching serial "11593".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by legendary firearms engineer Thomas Crossley Johnson, the Winchester Model 1912—later designated simply as the Model 12—is widely celebrated as the "Perfect Repeater" and set the supreme standard for internal-hammer pump-action shotguns throughout the 20th century. Introduced initially in 1912 exclusively in 20 gauge, the Model 1912 was an immediate engineering masterpiece featuring a streamlined internal hammer mechanism, rapid takedown action, robust nickel steel construction, and an unmatched reputation for smooth cycling and reliability. Manufactured at the historic Winchester Repeating Arms Company plant in New Haven, Connecticut, early production Model 1912 shotguns chambered in 20 gauge were built with 2 1/2-inch chambers and featured the iconic slender ribbed "corncob" forend paired with forged nickel steel barrels. Renowned among upland bird hunters and firearms historians alike, early 20-gauge Model 1912 shotguns from the first two years of production hold immense historical significance and collector prestige.
This specific example is an extraordinary, highly desirable second-year production Winchester Model 1912 manufactured in 1913, bearing low serial number 11593. Chambered in 20 Gauge with its correct original 2 1/2-inch chambering, it features a 25-inch Nickel Steel barrel choked Full, a brass bead front sight, classic grooved "corncob" forend, and a smooth walnut buttstock with an original Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Exhibiting coveted matching numbers status, the serial "11593" is clearly stamped on both the receiver frame and barrel extension unit. The blued finish across the receiver and forged barrel assembly exhibits an authentic, honest patina with original factory bluing retained in protected areas and sharp, crisp barrel and proof roll-marks. Mechanically, the slide action operates with signature Winchester perfection, cycling with glass-smooth precision, and the 25-inch bore remains bright and clean throughout. This pristine matching 1913 Nickel Steel 20-gauge Model 1912 represents a top-tier acquisition for Winchester collectors and vintage shotgun enthusiasts.
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.
Model: 1912 (Model 12) Standard Field Grade
Serial: 11593 (Matching Serial Numbers on Receiver & Barrel Extension)
Date of Manufacture: 1913
Caliber: 20 Gauge (2 1/2" Chamber)
Finish: Factory Blued Finish w/ Nickel Steel Barrel
Barrel Length: 25" Nickel Steel Round Tapered Barrel w/ Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Brass Front Sight Bead w/ No Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Factory Smooth American Walnut Straight-Grip Buttstock w/ Ribbed "Corncob" Forend and Winchester Stamped Hard Rubber Buttplate
Action: Slide-Action / Pump-Action Repeating Shotgun w/ Tubular Magazine, Cross-Bolt Safety, Internal Hammer, and Takedown Architecture
Markings: Left side of barrel stamped "NICKEL STEEL - TRADE MARK / WINCHESTER / REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN. - MOD. 1912 - 20 GA. FULL"; top of barrel and receiver bridge stamped w/ oval "WP" (Winchester Proof) marks; underside of receiver frame and barrel extension stamped matching serial "11593".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Designed by legendary firearms engineer Thomas Crossley Johnson, the Winchester Model 1912—later designated simply as the Model 12—is widely celebrated as the "Perfect Repeater" and set the supreme standard for internal-hammer pump-action shotguns throughout the 20th century. Introduced initially in 1912 exclusively in 20 gauge, the Model 1912 was an immediate engineering masterpiece featuring a streamlined internal hammer mechanism, rapid takedown action, robust nickel steel construction, and an unmatched reputation for smooth cycling and reliability. Manufactured at the historic Winchester Repeating Arms Company plant in New Haven, Connecticut, early production Model 1912 shotguns chambered in 20 gauge were built with 2 1/2-inch chambers and featured the iconic slender ribbed "corncob" forend paired with forged nickel steel barrels. Renowned among upland bird hunters and firearms historians alike, early 20-gauge Model 1912 shotguns from the first two years of production hold immense historical significance and collector prestige.
This specific example is an extraordinary, highly desirable second-year production Winchester Model 1912 manufactured in 1913, bearing low serial number 11593. Chambered in 20 Gauge with its correct original 2 1/2-inch chambering, it features a 25-inch Nickel Steel barrel choked Full, a brass bead front sight, classic grooved "corncob" forend, and a smooth walnut buttstock with an original Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Exhibiting coveted matching numbers status, the serial "11593" is clearly stamped on both the receiver frame and barrel extension unit. The blued finish across the receiver and forged barrel assembly exhibits an authentic, honest patina with original factory bluing retained in protected areas and sharp, crisp barrel and proof roll-marks. Mechanically, the slide action operates with signature Winchester perfection, cycling with glass-smooth precision, and the 25-inch bore remains bright and clean throughout. This pristine matching 1913 Nickel Steel 20-gauge Model 1912 represents a top-tier acquisition for Winchester collectors and vintage shotgun enthusiasts.
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
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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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