Winchester Model 1200
Winchester Model 1200/1300 | |
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Pump-action | |
Feed system | Tubular magazine |
The Model 1200 is a
History
The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a lower-cost replacement for the Model 12.[1][2] The Model 1300 was introduced in 1978 with minimal changes, mainly to furniture design and finish.[3][4][5] In 1983, when U.S. Repeating Arms Company became the manufacturer of Winchester firearms, production of the Model 1300 continued.[6] By 1992, 2.5 million units of the gun (all models) had been produced.[7] Production of the Model 1300 ceased in 2006, when the U.S. Repeating Arms Company went bankrupt.[8] In 2009, Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN) commenced production of the Winchester SXP, based on the Model 1300.[9]
Description and operation
The Winchester Model 1200
The Model 1200 has a conventional under-barrel
To operate, a cartridge from the loaded magazine is chambered by cycling the action (pumping rearward then forward). As the bolt, moving forward, contacts the breech face, a linear cam and cam pin in the bolt carrier causes the bolt to rotate as the bolt carrier continues to move forward. Completing the full pump stroke locks the bolt. A slide lock prevents the bolt carrier (and pump handle) from moving until either the trigger is pulled or an unlocking button (located to the left rear of the trigger guard) is depressed. Upon firing, the action can be cycled again to reload. The Model 1200 is equipped with a
Configurations
The Winchester Model 1200 was initially produced with barrel lengths of 30 inches (760 mm) or 28 inches (710 mm) chambered for 2.75-inch (70 mm) cartridges in either 12, 16, or 20-gauge. The magazine, with a capacity of four rounds was provided with a wooden insert to limit magazine capacity to two rounds in the magazine.[c] From 1966, it was offered with the option of the Winchester Recoil Reduction System, a telescopic butt recoil shock absorber to reduce the apparent recoil force.[15][d][16] This coincided with the option of barrels chambered for 3 inches (76 mm).[17] In 1971, it was offered with the option of the Winchoke screw in choke tube system, supplied with a set of three tubes in improved cylinder (IC), modified (M) and full (F) choke.[15][f] In 1973, 16-gauge was dropped from the production line.[15] With introduction of the Model 1300, a 3-inch (76 mm) chamber was made standard.[20]
The Winchester Defender was offered with an extended magazine capable of holding seven 2.75-inch (70 mm) shells. The magazine tube reached the full length of its 18-inch (460 mm) barrel, which was chambered for 3-inch (76 mm) shells. It was fitted with the corn-cob style fore-end with concentric grooves. Even though the Model 1300 was introduced in 1978, the security series (similar short-barreled offerings), including the Defender, continued to be marketed as a Model 1200 until 1989, after which, it was advertised as a Model 1300. The security series had options for: rifle sights or bead, a rifled bore and pistol grip rather than a butt. A riot version was made, with a stainless steel barrel while a marine version also had chrome plating on other parts.[21][22]
Winchester offered several combination gun lines. This took advantage of the take-down feature of the design and the interchangeability of barrels within a gauge.[g] A single receiver was offered with two barrels: a longer barrel fitted with Winchokes suited for fowling and a shorter barrel, usually with rifle sights, suited for game hunting.[15][23][24]
The Ranger series were offerings aimed at the youth and women's market with a shorter
The gun has been provided with many options and various grades of finish. These have been combined by Winchester to offer numerous product lines, particularly for the Model 1300. Various options are as follows:[3][19][28][29][30]
Barrels: Barrels have ultimately been offered in lengths from 18 inches (460 mm) to 30 inches (760 mm) in 2-inch (50 mm) increments. Barrels have been chambered for 12, 16, or 20-gauge with either a 2.75-inch (70 mm) or 3-inch (76 mm) chamber. They have been offered with fixed choke (IC, M, F, Skeet and CB) or with Winchoke attachments. They have been manufactured from either steel or stainless steel and smooth-bored or rifled, with or without vent ribs.
Magazine tube: Generally four or seven 2.75-inch (70 mm) shells. Other tubular magazine lengths have been reported.
Sights: Single front bead, two bead (front and rear), fibre optic sights, rifle sights (adjustable) and fitted for scope (with mounts provided).
Metal finish: Blued, camouflage pattern or chrome plated. Rolled receiver engraving on high-end lines.
Furniture Butt: different butt profiles, standard or shorter length of pull, Winchester Recoil Reduction System, pistol grip butt and pistol grip only. Fore-end: full or corn-cob.
Furniture material: Timber (walnut and other species on economy lines), laminated, composite or synthetic. Timber finish, full colour or camouflage pattern.
Military use
A small number of the Model 1200 were acquired by the
In 1979, Mossberg was awarded a contract to supply its
In 1999, the semiautomatic Benelli M4 was accepted as the primary U.S. service shotgun.[33][34]
Other users
The Model 1200 or Model 1300 has also been acquired by other countries for use by their militaries or security forces.
- Canada Winchester 1200, Folding Stock Model with Sling Swivels and Wood Stock Model, 457mm Barrel [35]
- Chile Winchester 1200, US Origin. Foreign Militay Sales 200 M1200s in 1971 [36]
- Czech Armed Forces.[37]
- Dominican Republic Winchester 1200, US Origin. Military Assistance Program 120 in 1966, 67 in 1969, and 37 in 1970. [38]
- Honduras Winchester 1200, US Origin. Foreign Military Sales, 3 in 1980 [39]
- Indonesia US Origin, Military Assistance Program 45 before 1974 for Police Riot use.[40]
- Liberia Winchester 1200, US Origin. Small numbers [41]
- Peru:Special Forces Brigade[42]
- Panama US Origin[43]
- Philippines[44] US Foreign Military Sales 263 before 1975
- South Korea[45] US Military Assistance Program 1,390 shotguns 1964-74
- Thailand US Military Assistance program 28 M1200s by 1975.[46]
- United Kingdom US Foreign Military Sales 200 M1200s acquired in 1971 for use on Gibraltar.[47]
- United States Military and Police use.[48]
- Uruguay US Military Assistance Program before 1974, 12 units.[49]
See also
Notes
- ^ The magazine cap is equipped with a shakeproof device to prevent it loosening during firing.
- ^ Winchester shipped the Model 1200 with the barrel separate.[12]
- ^ This was to comply with U.S. laws for hunting migratory birds.[12]
- ^ Offerings of the recoil reduction system were last listed in 1970.[15]
- ^ See: "Model 1300 Slug Hunter Sabot (Smoothbore)" [19]
- ^ Winchokes were ultimately offered in at least six constrictions plus cylinder bore (CB) with a rifled option.[18][e]
- ^ Interchangeability also depends on the length of the magazine tube and position of the barrel ring - ie barrel rings are fixed to a barrel in production to suit a particular magazine tube length.
- ^ For images, see Rock Island Auction Company, Lot 345: Vietnam Era U.S. Winchester 1200 Trench Shotgun with Accessories, Auctioned 26 August 2022. Access date 5 May 2023. Archived 5 May 2023.
References
Citations
- ^ Criss, Chuck (28 May 2008). "Winchester Repeating". olive-drab.com. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ^ Henshaw 1993, p. 149.
- ^ a b What is the historical timeline for Winchester firearms?, Winchester Repeating Arms, archived from the original on 27 April 2010, retrieved 6 May 2023
- ^ Brister, Bob (April 1978), "Some Got New, Some Got Better", Field and Stream (April 1978): 150–155
- ^ Henshaw 1992, p. 150.
- ^ a b Wilson 2008, pp. 223–265.
- ^ "Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s" (PDF), winchesterguns.com, Winchester Repeating Arms, p. 35, retrieved 8 May 2023
- ^ Hunter, Stephen (21 January 2006). "Out With A Bang". Washington Post. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
- ^ Johnson, Jeff (2021) "Winchester’s Super X Pump: Legendary Lineage & Superlative Speed", American Rifleman. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ The Winchester Model 12 Cut-Away and Cycle of Operation accessed 2 May 2023.
- ^ Henshaw 1992, p. 149 & 151.
- ^ a b Instructions for your Winchester Model 1200 Slide Action Shotgun (PDF), Winchester-Western, retrieved 6 May 2023
- ^ Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual, pp. 10–12.
- ^ Popenker, Maxim (30 September 2018), Winchester model 1200 shotgun (USA), Modern Firearms, retrieved 8 May 2023
- ^ a b c d e Henshaw 1992, p. 151.
- ^ Rees, Clair. "Taming Shotgun Recoil" (PDF). Guns (October 1968): 38–41. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Henshaw 1992, p. 149.
- ^ Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual, p. 1.
- ^ a b "Winchester Repeating Arms: Model 1300 Series". Gun Values. Gun Digest. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual, p. 4.
- ^ Sadowski 2014, p. 397.
- ^ Henshaw 1992, pp. 148 & 150.
- ^ "Winchester Repeating Arms: Model 1300 Series". Gun Values. Gun Digest. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ Winchester Ranger 1300 Deer Combo, Accessed 7 May 2023.
- ISBN 9781510709294, retrieved 7 May 2023
- ^ Model 200 Ted williams Slide Action Shotgun Owner's Manual, Accessed 8 May 2023.
- ^ Winchester 1300 Shotguns Gun-Guides Disassembly & Reassembly for All Models, Gun-Guides, retrieved 8 May 2023
- ^ Henshaw 1993, pp. 148–151.
- ^ Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual, pp. 1–24.
- ^ Sadowski 1994, pp. 397–406.
- ^ Criss, Chuck (22 May 2008). "WINCHESTER 1200 SHOTGUN". Olive-drab.com. Retrieved 16 April 2010.
- ^ "TM 9-1005-303-14: Operator, Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual, Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Shotgun, 12-Gage, Winchester Model 1200, Riot Type, 20-Inch Barrel, W / E (1005-921-5483)]". Department of the Army (U.S.). 1968. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ a b Scarlata 2018.
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General and cited references
- Henshaw, Thomas (1992). The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992. Winchester Press. ISBN 9780832905032. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- Sadowski, Robert (2014). Gun Traders Guide: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values (36th ed.). New York: Skyhorse Publishing. OCLC 891449039. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- Scarlata, Paul (10 May 2018). "U.S. Military Combat Shotguns Part III: From Grenada to Afghanistan". Firearms News. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- Wilson, R. L. (2008). Winchester: An American Legend. Edison, N.J.: Chartwell Books. OCLC 1296998850.
- Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual (PDF). Morgan, UT: Winchester Repeating Arms. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 March 2024.