I purchased a 1200 with thoughts of getting back into hunting. It had a smooth 28″ barrel and seems absolutely immaculate. The bluing looks totally unblemished, as does the wood on the stocks. I got the original box and paperwork with it, although the box seems to have sustained a bit of water damage on one end. This is chambered for 2-3/4″ shells and the serial number does not have the ‘L’ prefix, so I guess it was made between 1960-64. 

Thinking of a multi-purpose gun, I chopped the original barrel to 18-1/2″ for slugs and buckshot use (deer hunting and home defense) and bought some camo stocks. I also bought a 28″ vent rib barrel from a Model 140, equipped with a Winchoke system and a modified tube installed. The barrel is also just about perfect, with a couple small dings along the edge of the rib near the receiver. 

I’ve since decided my hunting days are past and the threat of a home invasion seems highly unlikely, so now it’s time for a change.

Any ideas of how to set a value? I’ve decided to sell the gun and re-invest in something smaller in 20 gauge, anticipating training my grandsons on gun safety and shooting in the near future. 

I live in Arizona and wonder if perhaps there might be some Winchester shotgun collectors in Greater Phoenix area to evaluate the gun. 

Thanks for any advice. Pictures are available.