Make: Winchester 

Model: 1200

Serial Number: 191401

Year of Manufacture: 1964-1972, C&R

Gauge: 12 GA. 2 ¾” Shells

Action Type: Pump Action, Mag Tube Fed

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, “MODEL - 1200 - 12 GA. - 2 ¾ CHAM.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / RIOT”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “191401”.

Barrel Length: 18.5”

Choke: Fixed CYL Choke

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator sight dovetailed to a base fixed to the barrel. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with press checkered pump grip, pistol grip, straight comb, vented Winchester rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition. There are no cracks. The checkering is attractive and sharp with a few imperfections including a small gash on the right side. There is finish loss on the rear sides of the pump grip. There are scattered scratches and scuffs. There are a few nicks and compression marks. 

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition:  This shotgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear on the mag tube and action bars. There is thinning on the muzzle and some nicks on the trigger guard. There are a few scattered nicks and scratches. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition as C&R. 

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None. 

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a less expensive alternative to the Model 12 which could be price competitive with the Remington 870 which had been introduced in 1951. This is a RIOT model with 18.5” barrel and Fixed Cylinder Choke. It retains the vast majority of its original finish which is just as eye-catching as it is durable. This is an excellent firearm to add to a Winchester collection that doesn’t have a 1200 yet and would make just as fine a security shotgun as it did the day it left the factory.