WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET
Used
In Stock
$975.00
Specifications
Category
Shotguns
Manufacturer
Winchester
Caliber
12 Gauge
Description
The Winchester Model 12 Skeet is a specific grade of the classic, highly regarded pump-action shotgun, designed for competitive skeet shooting. It is known for its smooth, hand-fitted action and high build quality, which has earned it the nickname "The Perfect Repeater".
Key Features and Specifications
The Winchester Model 12 Skeet model has specific characteristics that distinguish it from other Model 12 variations.
Gauge Options: It was available in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauges.
Barrel Length: The standard skeet model typically has a 26-inch barrel.
Choke: It features a fixed Winchester Skeet (WS-1 or No. 1 skeet/No. 2 skeet) choke, designed for optimal shot patterns at skeet ranges.
Stock and Forearm: It features a checkered, select walnut stock with a pistol grip and an extended checkered slide handle (forearm), which is longer than those on other Model 12 variations.
Rib: Barrels could be ordered with a plain, solid, or ventilated rib.
Receiver: The receiver is made from a single billet of forged steel, contributing to its strength and durability.
Slam Fire Capability: Pre-1964 models do not have a trigger disconnector, allowing for "slam fire" (firing simply by working the action with the trigger held down).
Collectibility and Value
The Model 12's intricate, all-machined internal mechanism eventually made it too expensive to produce compared to newer designs like the Remington 870, leading to its discontinuation in 1964 (with limited reintroduction in the late 1970s). This high level of craftsmanship makes well-maintained examples highly collectible.
Key Features and Specifications
The Winchester Model 12 Skeet model has specific characteristics that distinguish it from other Model 12 variations.
Gauge Options: It was available in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauges.
Barrel Length: The standard skeet model typically has a 26-inch barrel.
Choke: It features a fixed Winchester Skeet (WS-1 or No. 1 skeet/No. 2 skeet) choke, designed for optimal shot patterns at skeet ranges.
Stock and Forearm: It features a checkered, select walnut stock with a pistol grip and an extended checkered slide handle (forearm), which is longer than those on other Model 12 variations.
Rib: Barrels could be ordered with a plain, solid, or ventilated rib.
Receiver: The receiver is made from a single billet of forged steel, contributing to its strength and durability.
Slam Fire Capability: Pre-1964 models do not have a trigger disconnector, allowing for "slam fire" (firing simply by working the action with the trigger held down).
Collectibility and Value
The Model 12's intricate, all-machined internal mechanism eventually made it too expensive to produce compared to newer designs like the Remington 870, leading to its discontinuation in 1964 (with limited reintroduction in the late 1970s). This high level of craftsmanship makes well-maintained examples highly collectible.