REMINGTON Model 12

Overview

Winchester Model 12- Pump RifleHammerless Design: Unlike many competing vintage pump-actions, it has an enclosed, hammerless action that presents a sleek, snag-free profile.Takedown Capability: The rifle easily breaks down into two halves-the receiver/stock and the barrel/forearm-without tools by unscrewing a thumb-screw bolt on the left side of the receiver, making it ideal for transport.Solid Breech & Side Ejection: The top and rear of the receiver are completely enclosed, protecting the shooter's face from debris. Spent casings eject through a unique teardrop-shaped port on the right side.Slide Release: A small button located near the front of the trigger guard or inside the receiver lets you cycle the pump without needing to pull the trigger.Safety Mechanism: Includes a cross-bolt safety located at the rear of the trigger guard.Caliber & Capacity: Chambers .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges (holding 14, 11, and 10 rounds, respectively, in its tubular magazine).Loading: Cartridges are loaded through an opening in the under-barrel magazine tube by twisting and withdrawing the inner magazine plunger.Materials: Features a walnut stock, steel receiver, and typically a crescent or gently concave metal buttplate.Barrel Styles: Standard variants (Model 12A) came with a 22-inch round barrel, while target and gallery models featured 24-inch barrels, often in an octagonal profile.