Description
WINCHESTER 12G SEMI AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.
An Exceptionally clean example of this much loved Model 1400 Semi-automatic 12g shotgun from Winchester.
Brought in by the original buyer who purchased it as a present for his father well over 40 years ago. He states that though his father ‘loved’ the gun he never fired it after the initial try out. For some reason he found he could hit very little, in fact nothing! He tucked it into his cabinet and went back to his ‘trusted’ traditional English Side by Side. As such he reckons there will have been less than 100 cartridges through and that is being generous. It is likely closer to around a single box of 25! Obviously this cannot be verified. However, the gun IS in great overall condition other than a few very light marks from an over filed cabinet. (We have all been there)! Sadly he has now departed but left the gun, hence now for sale.
The multi choke 28 ½” barrel comes with a full compliment of the original three ‘Winchokes’ and spanner as supplied. These protrude by approx. ¼” (6mm) and screw in / out by hand as well. The stock has some nice grain pattern with a pull length of 13 7/8” (353mm) with the original butt plate. A 2 ¾” (70mm) chamber and 3/8” (10mm) raised and ventilated rib with front sight bead complete the spec. The action is has a simple plain black gloss finish. Chequering is all still like new too. Overall a straight 49” (1245mm) tipping the scales at 7Lbs 9 1/2oz (3.444Kg). Very possibly a nice choice for a collector.
£449.99
THE STEEL SHOT DEBACLE?
FIRST THING: Given lead is SO dangerous, can we ask about getting every lead water main replaced? After all, ANYONE with one of those still supplying water has zero choice. LETS PUT THAT QUESTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT.
That is every child’s grazed knee washed out with lead infested water (direct into their blood stream. Every glass of juice. Every cup of tea or coffee, Vegetables washed and cooked in the stuff. ALL that DELICIOUS Gravy. Cloths washed in it. Then we bath in the sodding lead infested stuff!
HOW DO THEY DEFEND THIS FACT?
THEN THERE ARE more and more Non-Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern-day shooting. APPARENTLY so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters? How is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?
Anyway, take a look for yourself:
NOW, TRY and help speed up availability. I WILL suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ask whoever we buy from WHY they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.
YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through, but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!
On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site.
