This is a Winchester Model 25 pump shotgun
in 12 gauge, featuring a 28″ barrel
with a half-length magazine tube, full stock, and full choke. Designed as a more affordable alternative to the Model 12, the Model 25 shares the same strong, dual locking lug action and time-tested reliability.
Serial number 38908
places this shotgun’s manufacture likely around 1952, making it a mid-production example from the model’s limited production run between 1949 and 1954.
Specifications:
Manufacturer:
Winchester Repeating Arms
Model:
Model 25 (Pump Action)
Caliber:
12 Gauge
Barrel Length:
28″
Magazine Tube:
Half-length
Choke:
Full
Sights:
Bead Front
Stock:
Wood (14 Groove Pump)
Finish:
Blued
Serial Number:
38908
Circa:
1952
Condition:
This shotgun is in well-loved condition, showing honest wear consistent with regular use. The blued finish has developed a authentic patina, with some handling marks throughout. It’s a practical vintage shooter or a great candidate for restoration.
Historical Note:
Winchester produced the Model 25 from 1949 to 1954 as a streamlined version of the iconic Model 12. Though fewer than 90,000 were ever made, it retained the rugged internal design and pump-action reliability that made Winchester shotguns legendary.
FFL Required:
An FFL is required for shipping upon purchase. Please email a copy of your FFL with the product name in the subject line to: info@tylergunworks.com
