1953 Winchester model 12 for sale

[huntingman121]

I have a 1953 model 12 with 2 3/4 inch chamber 12 gauge modified choke with 28 in barrel. Excellent condition with less than a case of shells shot through it. Located in western Montana. $525 OBO my email is [email protected]

 

[noharleyyet]

Stories to tell...

 

[EKYHunter]

Good looking Winchester!!

 

[Ben Lamb]

The finest production pump action shotgun ever made.

And a great price too boot.

 

[Steiny77]

Very popular gun back in the day.
Used to see a lot of them at the trap & skeet clubs.

 

[WNC2500]

Nice gun. GLWS

 

[TheGreek]

The finest production pump action shotgun ever made.

And a great price too boot.

Stole the words outta my mouth

 

[TN2shot07]

I have my great grandfather’s in the safe, almost identical except it’s a full choke. I haven’t found a tree tall enough to save a squirrel from that thing. Awesome guns, heck of a buy for somebody

 

[buckbull]

My dad was a big fan of the model 12. I have 5 in the safe from him.

Less than a case of shells. Not sure if i should be impressed or appauled lol. Great gun at a great price.

 

[2rocky]

This is the kind of gun first time, adult onset hunters should buy. As opposed to some synthetic semiauto from a big box retailer.

Using steel shot in a 1953 Winchester Model 12 with a fixed Modified choke is generally safe, provided you use standard, smaller-sized steel loads (#4 or smaller) and avoid high-velocity steel. While the modified choke is considered acceptable for steel, caution is advised as steel shot can still pose a risk of barrel bulging or scoring.

• Choke Considerations: The modified (½) choke is the tightest recommended for steel shot to avoid severe damage to older barrels.
• Shot Size & Velocity: Stick to standard, smaller steel shot sizes (e.g., #4, #6) to prevent excessive pressure and potential scoring. Avoid large steel shot (BB, BBB, T) which can cause issues.
• Barrel Integrity: The 1953 Model 12 uses "Nickel Steel" or similar, which is stronger than older Damascus barrels but still susceptible to damage over time from the hard steel shot.
• Alternatives: If you are concerned about damaging the vintage barrel, alternatives like bismuth are a superior, safer choice for non-toxic requirements.

Disclaimer: Proceed with caution when shooting steel through any older fixed-choke firearm.