ATLAS
COLLECTIBLE FIREARMS

Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present an absolute holy grail for the Winchester enthusiast: an extremely rare 1948 production Model 12 Pigeon Skeet Grade. Chambered in the highly desirable 20 gauge with a 26-inch solid rib barrel, this specimen represents the pinnacle of post-war shotgun artistry. The hand-engraved Pigeon on the magazine tube extension serves as a hallmark of Winchester’s most elite custom shop work.
This high-grade shotgun is a masterclass in configuration, featuring a factory 2 3/4-inch chamber and the specialized WS-1 (Winchester Skeet) choke. It is stocked in magnificent, high-grade deluxe American walnut with spectacular flame grain and deep, rich coloring. The original Skeet-pattern checkering on both the stock and the forend remains crisp, providing a perfect tactile feel for this precision-balanced repeater.
The condition of this Pigeon Grade is excellent overall, retaining a high percentage of its deep, factory blued finish. It shows only honest, mild wear consistent with a prized firearm that has been meticulously cared for over the last 78 years. Mechanically, the action is as smooth as silk, and the bore is mirror-perfect. For the advanced Winchester collector, a documented Pigeon Grade in 20 gauge is a blue-chip investment that rarely becomes available on the open market.