1961 Winchester Model 12 Takedown WS-1 12 GA 26.75" Cutts Compensator 5+1 Skeet Pump Action Shotgun

Description:
MANUFACTURER: WINCHESTER
MODEL: 12 TAKEDOWN WS-1
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1961
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 1858158
GAUGE: 12 GAUGE
CHAMBER SIZE: 2 3/4"
CAPACITY: 5+1
BARREL LENGTH: 26.75" BARREL WITH CUTTS COMPENSATOR
CHOKE SYSTEM: CUTTS COMPENSATOR INTERCHANGEABLE CHOKE SYSTEM
RIB / SIGHTING PLANE: PLAIN BARREL
BORE / RIFLING: SMOOTHBORE
OVERALL LENGTH: 46"
LENGTH OF PULL: 14"
OPERATING SYSTEM: MANUAL PUMP
ACTION: PUMP-ACTION
TRIGGER: SINGLE TRIGGER
SIGHTS: BRASS BEAD FRONT
SAFETY: CROSSBOLT SAFETY
STOCK / FOREND: CHECKERED WALNUT STOCK AND CORNCOB WALNUT FOREND
GRIP: PISTOL GRIP
FIREARM FINISH: HIGH POLISH BLUED STEEL WITH WALNUT STOCK
CONDITION: VERY GOOD
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: FACTORY WS-1 (WINCHESTER SKEET NO. 1) BARREL, TAKEDOWN RECEIVER, CUTTS COMPENSATOR PERIOD MODIFICATION, FORGED STEEL RECEIVER, CLASSIC WINCHESTER SLIDE-ACTION DESIGN
WHAT’S INCLUDED: SHOTGUN ONLY

This Winchester Model 12 Takedown is a classic American pump shotgun built in 1961 and originally configured with a factory WS-1 (Winchester Skeet No. 1) barrel. Designed for close-range clay target shooting and upland bird hunting, the WS-1 configuration was prized for its fast, forgiving patterns and excellent field handling. This example has since been professionally fitted with a period Cutts Compensator, adding interchangeable choke capability while maintaining the legendary reliability and balance that made the Model 12 one of Winchester's greatest sporting shotguns.

The 27-inch barrel, paired with the Cutts Compensator, offers a smooth, deliberate swing that excels on flushing birds and crossing targets. Its forged steel receiver and famously slick pump action continue to showcase the craftsmanship that set the Model 12 apart from its contemporaries. The takedown design allows the shotgun to be separated quickly for convenient transportation, storage, and maintenance without sacrificing strength or reliability.

Introduced in 1912 and produced for decades, the Winchester Model 12 earned its reputation as one of the finest pump-action shotguns ever manufactured. The factory WS-1 barrel marking confirms this shotgun began life as a Skeet configuration before receiving its period Cutts upgrade—a highly popular modification during the mid-20th century that allowed shooters to tailor choke performance for a wider variety of hunting and target applications.

Chambered for 2¾-inch 12 Gauge shells, this shotgun is ideal for traditional target loads, upland hunting ammunition, and standard field loads. While the original WS-1 bore was intended for close-range shooting, the installed Cutts Compensator and interchangeable choke system allow the pattern to be adjusted for everything from skeet and upland birds to longer-range field use, giving this classic pump exceptional versatility.
Whether you're looking for a beautifully crafted vintage Winchester, a dependable field shotgun, or an iconic Model 12 with an authentic factory WS-1 barrel, this example offers timeless American workmanship, smooth operation, and the enduring quality that has kept the Winchester Model 12 among the most respected pump-action shotguns ever built.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12 WS-1
Serial Number: 1858158
Barrel Length: 26
Condition: Very Good
Manufacture Date: 1961

Price: $1,049.99
Shipping: $39.99
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