Make: Winchester

Model: Model 12 Trap

Serial Number: 1142936

Year of Manufacture: 1948

Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4” Shells

Action Type: Pump Action Takedown With Tubular Magazine

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 12-12 GA-2 3/4 CHAM. / FULL”. The top left front of the receiver and top left rear of the barrel are both marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number “1142936”. The bottom of the receiver extension is also marked “MODEL-12-TRAP”.

Barrel Length: 30”, Round, Milled Vent-Rib

Choke: Full, Fixed

Sights/Optics: The vent-rib has front and mid beads. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece deluxe walnut with an extended checkered forend, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped checkered pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor compression lines. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the trigger to the back of the buttpad, and 13 3/8” to the wood. The buttpad has some scattered light handling marks. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent Condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is some stubborn fouling in toward the muzzle-end. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There are a few scratches and scuffs scattered about the metal. There are takedown marks on the front edges of the receiver. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine Condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963.

This Post-War Winchester Model 12 Trap Shotgun was made in 1948 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 30” milled vent-rib barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, absolutely gorgeous two-piece deluxe walnut stocks with an extended checkered forend, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped checkered pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with some stubborn fouling in toward the muzzle-end but no erosion. The action functions correctly, and will slam-fire as designed. This classy Winchester Model 12 Trap shotgun is ready to drop birds or dust clays for decades to come.