This shotgun was manufactured in 1930 in 16 gauge with the rare stainless steel barrel. There is a single steel bead sight, choke is marked "FULL" and a 2 1/2 inch chamber. The barrel is marked "-STAINLESS STEEL- [three line Winchester trademark] - MODEL 12-16 GA. FULL" on the left side and the two line address/patent dates marking on the right side. Single factory proofmark on the barrel and receiver. 14 groove round walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a replacement Winchester plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. These stainless steel barrels were originally Japanned and were available for a comparatively short time, all Winchesters with these barrels are very rare and valuable collector's items.

Very good. The barrel has an attractive stainless steel gray appearance. The remaining metal surfaces retain 40% original blue finish blending with brown and gray patina. The lightly sanded and reoiled stock has a few light handling marks, but otherwise good. The forend retains traces of original varnish blended with a hand worn patina, along with a few mild handling marks. Mechanically excellent.