Winn. 1200 disacembaly

[yukondog]

I have a old rust bucket I'm playing with and I cant find any info on how to disicembile it does anybody know where I can find this info? Thanks.

[gunnut69]

Most any disassembly book should have a takedown seqence for the 1200-1300 series shotguns.. They use a rotating bolt that is quite strong and fairly durable. It does IMHO though cause a rougher feel to the action than the usual tilting block actions normally seen in pumps. Below is a link to an exploded parts diagram.. Good luck!

http://stevespages.com/ipb-winchester-1200.html

[Dinny]

I have one and can try to explain in easily...
#1 Remove barrel by unscrewing the mag tube end-cap nut, there should be a spring retainer in the tube that can be removed, caution the spring is constantly under pressure
#2 Remove the rear pin that holds the trigger assembly in
#3 Tilt the trigger assembly out by first lowering the rear end
#4 Next you will find two charging rods that connect to the bottom of the bolt, lift them while you slide the pump forward, they should disconnect from the bolt and you can slide the pump assembly off of the mag tube
#5 Next there's a spring that is under the side of the bolt, slide the bolt forward while pressing the spring towards the receiver wall.
#6 Lift the bolt out while the spring is depressed
#7 pull the spring out

Take note to put that flat spring back on the same side when you reassemble it. There's a small stud inside the receiver just for the spring to fit onto and there's a cut-out hole in the spring just for that small stud.  The spring also has to be the same side up/in, you will see that it is bent specifically to fit a certain way.

I hope I wrote that clear enough.  I'm a couple thousand miles away from my 1200 right now and am relying solely on memory.  I have had mine for over 15 years now and had it apart a few times each year. FYI, the receivers are aluminum and can't be reblued.  I had my metal parts all DuraCoated and the wood refinished.  It looks better now than ever before.  I will try to get picture up soon for all to see.


Thanks, Dinny

[EVOC ONE]

This may help.

http://www.battletone.com/firearm_manuals/Model1200/index.htm

 

[Dinny]

All these years with no pictures or instructions, I knew there had to be an easier way. 


Thanks, Dinny

[yukondog]

Thanks for all the help. My next problem is the mag. tube is dented to the point that the mag. follower wont slide down the tube,does the mag. tube just unscrue and will the upper and lower mag. throats come out after the mag. tube is taken off?

[Dinny]

Thanks for all the help. My next problem is the mag. tube is dented to the point that the mag. follower wont slide down the tube,does the mag. tube just unscrue and will the upper and lower mag. throats come out after the mag. tube is taken off?

 yukondog,
  From what i learned from my gunsmith, the mag tube is tough difficult to deal with.  So much even after ordering parts, we decided that mine wasn't bad enough to replace. 
  The tube does not unscrew from the receiver, it's pressed in.  Also, inside the tube are some plastics followers that are difficult to deal with.  They tend to break very easily.  I'm not a gunsmith so maybe I'm a little off on the interpretation.  I would almost consider drilling a small hole in your tube and try to pull the dent out enough to get the mag follower off the tube. 
BTW, just in case it might help, I have a Win 1200 receiver off a 12ga that I would trade/sell.  Pm me if you're interested.

Thanks, Dinny

[gunnut69]

Removing a winchester mag tube requires a little extra effort but I've seen worse. Most reccomend a spare magazine cap but with care it can be re-used. Strip the receiver/mag combo. Block the inside of the receiver so that clamping it in the vise will not distort it. Pad vise jaws and secure the receiver. With the mag cap in place drive the mag tube back into the receiver..proceed carefully noting the relationship of the plastic magazine throats.. I use a rubber mallet to protect the mag cap and a large heavy hammer applied lightly to drive out the tube. To replace the mag tube is used as the stem for an improvised slide hammer. The cap provides the stop and when the throats are correctly positioned the tube is tapped into place.  I usually add a bit of heat to the receiver just before the hammering..just enough to be a bit too hot to handle. They can sometimes be recalcitrant. Support the recever well and pad those jaws.. The center shaft of the vise can be used to help restrain the receiver as the tube is removed..pad it also to avoid distortion.. If the feed throats are cracked/chipped/or otherwise damaged from solvents and the like, replace.. If you've questions just ask..