WINCHESTER Model 25 12GA SHOTGUN

Description

The Winchester Model 25 stands as a classic example of mid?20th?century American shotgun craftsmanship, built in New Haven, Connecticut during an era when Winchester’s steelwork and walnut furniture set the industry standard. Designed as a streamlined, solid?frame variant of the Model 12, the Model 25 retained Winchester’s reputation for clean machining, durable construction, and smooth pump?action operation while simplifying the takedown system.

This specific Model 25 features a 27 in barrel, 12?gauge chambering, and a 2¾ in chamber, all consistent with period sporting configurations. The straight?grained walnut stock and forend reflect Winchester’s traditional styling—balanced, comfortable, and built for decades of field use. With serial number 12680, this example falls into the early production range, adding collector interest for those who appreciate New Haven steel and the craftsmanship of Winchester’s golden era.

For enthusiasts of vintage American sporting arms, the Model 25 represents a durable, mechanically elegant shotgun with strong historical appeal.

Key Features

• Early?Production Serial (12680) — Adds collector value for those seeking New Haven?built examples.
• Solid?Frame Construction — Streamlined variant of the Model 12 with Winchester’s renowned machining.
• 27 in Blued Steel Barrel — Classic sporting length with period?correct finish.
• Walnut Stock & Forend — Traditional straight?grained hardwood with Winchester balance.
• 12 Gauge, 2¾ in Chamber — Standard mid?century sporting configuration.
• Bead?Style Front Sight — Simple, effective sighting system typical of the era.
• Mid?20th?Century Production — Represents a classic period of American firearm manufacturing.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 
Model: Model 25 
Production Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Subtype: Vintage American Sporting Shotgun
Gauge: 12 Gauge
Chambering: 2¾ in
Barrel Length: 27 in
Action Type: Pump?action (historical classification)
Stock Material: Walnut
Sights: Bead?style front sight
Finish: Blued steel
Serial Number: 12680
Era: Mid?20th?century production

Wild Zebra Notes

• A desirable early?serial Model 25 with strong collector appeal.
• Solid?frame design and Winchester machining make it a mechanically robust vintage shotgun.
• Walnut furniture and blued steel give it the classic Winchester sporting aesthetic.
• Excellent candidate for historical display, vintage sporting collections, or craftsmanship study.