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The '''Model 1200''' is a [[pump-action shotgun]] that was manufactured by the [[Winchester Repeating Arms Company|Winchester-Western Division]] of [[Olin Corporation]], starting 1964. It was redesignated the '''Model 1300''' in 1978 with minimal changes. Production ceased in 2006 when the [[U.S. Repeating Arms Company]], the subsequent manufacturer, went bankrupt.  A militarized version of the Model 1200 was acquired by the [[U.S. Army]] for use during the [[Vietnam War]]. It is still in active service within various conflicts throughout the 21st century.

==History==
The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a lower-cost replacement for the [[Winchester Model 1912|Model 12]].<ref name="olivedrab2">{{cite web|last= Criss|first = Chuck|url=http://www.olive-drab.com/od_other_firearms_shotgun_m12.php |title=Winchester Repeating  |publisher=olive-drab.com |date=2008-05-28|access-date=2010-04-16}}</ref>{{sfn|Henshaw|1993|p=149}} The Model 1300 was introduced in 1978 with minimal changes, mainly to furniture design and finish.<ref name="timeline" >{{citation|title=What is the historical timeline for Winchester firearms?|publisher=Winchester Repeating Arms|url=http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=243 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100427044015/http://www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/qna/detail.asp?id=243|access-date=6 May 2023 |archive-date=27 April 2010}}</ref><ref>{{citation|journal=Field and Stream |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eWkKYPfhd_gC&dq=winchester+model+1200&pg=PA153 |first= Bob |last= Brister |title= Some Got New, Some Got Better | date=April 1978 |pages=150–155 |issue=April 1978}}</ref>{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=150}} In 1983, when [[U.S. Repeating Arms Company]] became the manufacturer of Winchester firearms, production of the Model 1300 continued.{{sfn|Wilson|2008|pp=223–265}} By 1992, 2.5 million units of the gun (all models) had been produced.<ref name="serial" >{{citation|title=Winchester Firearms Manufacturing Dates by Serial Number and Year 1866 through the early 1990s |url=https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/winchester-firearm-manufacture-dates.pdf |website=winchesterguns.com |publisher= Winchester Repeating Arms |page=35 |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref> Production of the Model 1300 ceased in 2006, when the U.S. Repeating Arms Company went bankrupt.<ref name="Washington Post">{{cite news | last=Hunter|first=Stephen|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/19/AR2006011903278.html?nav=most_emailed|title=Out With A Bang|newspaper=Washington Post|date=2006-01-21|access-date=2010-04-05}}</ref> 

==SXP==
In 2009, Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FN) commenced production of the Winchester SXP, based on the Model 1300.<ref>Johnson, Jeff (2021) "[https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/winchester-s-super-x-pump-legendary-lineage-superlative-speed/ Winchester’s Super X Pump: Legendary Lineage & Superlative Speed]", ''American Rifleman''. Retrieved 30 April 2023.</ref>

=== SXP shotgun recall ===
In April 2015, the company recalled several variants of its SXP-model 12-gauge shotguns that the company says may unintentionally fire while the action is being closed.<ref>{{cite web|title=SXP Recall Information|url=http://www.winchesterguns.com/support/current-recalls-and-safety-announcements/sxp-recall-information----2015.html|website=Winchesterguns.com|access-date=5 September 2016}}</ref>

==Description and operation==

[[file:Winchester Model 1300 field stripped.jpg|thumb|A Model 1300 with {{convert|20|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel basic stripped. This example is fitted with an aftermarket [[picatinny rail]]. The metal strip immediately above the magazine tube is the ejector spring.]]

The Winchester Model 1200 [[pump action]] shotgun employs a rotating bolt in a bolt carrier (slide) rather than the [[Tilting bolt|tilting breechblock]] used in the Model 12.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uuMJ9grq-0 The Winchester Model 12 Cut-Away and Cycle of Operation] accessed 2 May 2023.</ref> The Model 1200 was the second shotgun design to utilize a rotating bolt; the [[Armalite]] AR-17 being the first.{{sfn|Wilson|2008|pp=223–265}} The bolt locks directly into the barrel and has four locking lugs. The [[Receiver (firearms)|receiver]] is made from aluminium. The bolt carrier is connected to the fore-end (pump handle) by two connecting rails rather than the single connecting rail of the Model 12. The Model 1200 is also hammerless, in that it has an internal [[Hammer (firearms)|hammer]]. It has a [[trigger disconnector]] and lock-out bar safety located to the top front of the trigger guard (depressed from the right to left to fire).{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=149 & 151}}

The Model 1200 has a conventional under-barrel [[tubular magazine]], loaded by pushing the trapdoor ''elevator'' (forward of the trigger guard) inward as rounds are fed in. The magazine tube also serves as a guide for the pump handle and to secure the barrel. A ring under the barrel fits over the magazine tube and the threaded magazine cap is tightened to hold the barrel against the face of the receiver.{{efn|The magazine cap is equipped with a ''shakeproof'' device to prevent it loosening during firing.}} The [[Takedown gun|takedown]] design facilitates transport of long barreled versions.{{efn|Winchester shipped the Model 1200 with the barrel separate.<ref name="1200 manual"/>}}

[[file:Winchester Model 1300 bolt and breech.jpg|thumb|Bolt and barrel breech face]]

To operate, a cartridge from the loaded magazine is chambered by cycling the action (pumping rearward then forward). As the bolt, moving forward, contacts the breech face, a linear cam and cam pin in the bolt carrier causes the bolt to rotate as the bolt carrier continues to move forward. Completing the full pump stroke locks the bolt. A ''slide lock'' prevents the bolt carrier (and pump handle) from moving until either the trigger is pulled or an unlocking button (located to the left rear of the trigger guard) is depressed. Upon firing, the action can be cycled again to reload. The Model 1200 is equipped with a [[trigger disconnector]]. If the trigger is not released before cycling the action to reload, it will not fire until the trigger has been released and depressed again. It will not ''[[slamfire]]'' like the Model 12 and other earlier designs.{{sfn|Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual|pp=10–12}}<ref>{{citation|title=Winchester model 1200 shotgun (USA) |url=https://modernfirearms.net/en/shotguns/u-s-a-shotguns/winchester-1200-2/ |first=Maxim |last=Popenker |date=30 September 2018 |publisher=Modern Firearms |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

==Configurations==

[[File:M1200 Shotgun (7414627784).jpg|thumb|Full wood fore-end]]

The Winchester Model 1200 was initially produced with barrel lengths of {{convert|30|in|mm}} or {{convert|28|in|mm}} chambered for {{convert|2.75|in|mm|adj=on}} cartridges in either 12, 16, or 20-gauge. The magazine, with a capacity of four rounds was provided with a wooden insert to limit magazine capacity to two rounds in the magazine.{{efn|This was to comply with U.S. laws for hunting migratory birds.<ref name="1200 manual">{{citation|title=Instructions for your Winchester Model 1200 Slide Action Shotgun|url=http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/winchester_1200.pdf|publisher=Winchester-Western|access-date=6 May 2023}}</ref> }} From 1966, it was offered with the option of the Winchester Recoil Reduction System, a telescopic butt recoil [[shock absorber]] to reduce the apparent recoil force.{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=151}}{{efn|Offerings of the recoil reduction system were last listed in 1970.{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=151}} }}<ref>{{cite journal|title=Taming Shotgun Recoil |first=Clair |last=Rees |journal=Guns |pages=38–41|issue=October 1968|url=https://gunsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/G1068.pdf |access-date=6 May 2023}}</ref> This coincided with the option of barrels chambered for {{convert|3|in|mm}}.{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=149}} In 1971, it was offered with the option of the Winchoke screw in choke tube system, supplied with a set of three tubes in improved cylinder (IC), modified (M) and full (F) [[Choke (firearms)|choke]].{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=151}}{{efn|Winchokes were ultimately offered in at least six constrictions plus ''cylinder bore'' (CB) with a rifled option.{{sfn|Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual|p=1}}{{efn|See: "Model 1300 Slug Hunter Sabot (Smoothbore)" <ref name="gun values" >{{cite web|publisher=Gun Digest |website= Gun Values |title= Winchester Repeating Arms: Model 1300 Series |url=https://gunvalues.gundigest.com/winchester-repeating-arms/model-1300-series/ |access-date=7 May 2023}}</ref>}}}} In 1973, 16-gauge was dropped from the production line.{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=151}} With introduction of the Model 1300, a {{convert|3|in|mm|adj=on}} chamber was made standard.{{sfn|Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual|p=4}}

The Winchester Defender was offered with an extended magazine capable of holding seven {{convert|2.75|in|mm|adj=on}} shells. The magazine tube reached the full length of its {{convert|18|in|mm|adj=on}} barrel, which was chambered for {{convert|3|in|mm|adj=on}} shells. It was fitted with the ''corn-cob'' style fore-end with concentric grooves. Even though the Model 1300 was introduced in 1978, the security series (similar short-barreled offerings), including the Defender, continued to be marketed as a Model 1200 until 1989, after which, it was advertised as a Model 1300. The security series had options for: rifle sights or bead, a rifled bore and pistol grip rather than a butt. A riot version was made, with a stainless steel barrel while a marine version also had chrome plating on other parts.{{sfn|Sadowski|2014|p=397}}{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|pp=148 & 150}}

Winchester offered several ''combination'' gun lines. This took advantage of the take-down feature of the design and the interchangeability of barrels within a gauge.{{efn|Interchangeability also depends on the length of the magazine tube and position of the barrel ring - ie barrel rings are fixed to a barrel in production to suit a particular magazine tube length.}}  A single receiver was offered with two barrels: a longer barrel fitted with Winchokes suited for fowling and a shorter barrel, usually with rifle sights, suited for game hunting.{{sfn|Henshaw|1992|p=151}}<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Gun Digest |website= Gun Values |title= Winchester Repeating Arms: Model 1300 Series |url=https://gunvalues.gundigest.com/winchester-repeating-arms/model-1300-series/ |access-date=7 May 2023|ref={{harvid|range}} }}</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aurNniWx0v8 Winchester Ranger 1300 Deer Combo], Accessed 7 May 2023.</ref>

The Ranger series were offerings aimed at the youth and women's market with a shorter [[length of pull]] (length of butt). The Model 120 and Model 2200 were economy versions of the gun. The latter was produced for the Canadian market. The Ted Williams Model 200 was a rebadged version of the gun produced for [[Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]].<ref>{{citation|title=Winchester: An American Legend |year= 2015 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5nSCDwAAQBAJ&dq=winchester+model+1200&pg=PT835  |first=Robert |last= Wilson |publisher= Skyhorse Publishing |isbn= 9781510709294 |access-date=7 May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://www.searsguns.com/single-post/2020/08/15/the-ted-williams-model-200-manual Model 200 Ted williams Slide Action Shotgun Owner's Manual], Accessed 8 May 2023.</ref><ref>{{citation|title=Winchester 1300 Shotguns Gun-Guides Disassembly & Reassembly for All Models |publisher=Gun-Guides |url=https://gun-guides.com/products/Winchester-1300-Shotguns-Gun-Guides%C2%AE-Disassembly-&-Reassembly-for-All-Models-p83296638 |access-date=8 May 2023}}</ref>

The gun has been provided with many options and various grades of finish. These have been combined by Winchester to offer numerous product lines, particularly for the Model 1300. Various options are as follows:<ref name="timeline" /><ref name="gun values" />{{sfn|Henshaw|1993|pp=148–151}}{{sfn|Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual|pp=1–24}}{{sfn|Sadowski|1994|pp=397–406}}

'''Barrels:''' Barrels have ultimately been offered in lengths from {{convert|18|in|mm}} to {{convert|30|in|mm}} in {{convert|2|in|mm|sigfig=1|adj=on}} increments.  Barrels have been chambered for 12, 16, or 20-gauge with either a {{convert|2.75|in|mm|adj=on}} or {{convert|3|in|mm|adj=on}} chamber. They have been offered with fixed choke (IC, M, F, Skeet and CB) or with Winchoke attachments. They have been manufactured from either steel or stainless steel and smooth-bored or rifled, with or without vent ribs.

'''Magazine tube:''' Generally four or seven {{convert|2.75|in|mm|adj=on}} shells. Other tubular magazine lengths have been reported.

'''Sights:''' Single front bead, two bead (front and rear), fibre optic sights, rifle sights (adjustable) and fitted for [[Telescopic sight|scope]] (with mounts provided).

'''Metal finish:''' Blued, camouflage pattern or chrome plated. Rolled receiver engraving on high-end lines.

'''Furniture''' Butt: different butt profiles, standard or shorter length of pull, Winchester Recoil Reduction System, pistol grip butt and pistol grip only. Fore-end: full or corn-cob.

'''Furniture material:''' Timber (walnut and other species on economy lines), laminated, composite or synthetic. Timber finish, full colour or camouflage pattern.

==Military use==
[[File:Arizona Guard takes aim during run and shoot biathlon 150117-Z-GD917-001.jpg|thumb|An Arizona National Guard firing a Model 1200, 2015]]

A small number of the Model 1200 were acquired by the [[United States Army]] in 1968 and 1969.<ref name=olivedrab>{{cite web|last=Criss|first= Chuck|url=http://www.olive-drab.com/od_other_firearms_shotgun_w1200.php |title=WINCHESTER 1200 SHOTGUN |publisher=Olive-drab.com |date=2008-05-22 |access-date=2010-04-16}}</ref>  This militarized Model 1200 was fitted with a perforated [[Barrel shroud#handguard|handguard]] (bayonet band) over the {{convert|20|in|mm|adj=on}} 12-gauge barrel chambered for {{convert|2.75|in|mm|adj=on}} shot shells. The bayonet band incorporated a [[bayonet lug|bayonet mount]] and front sling swivel. A rear sling swivel was affixed to the underside of the wooden [[buttstock]]. The fore-end was also timber. The bayonet mount accepted the [[M1917 bayonet]].<ref name="TM 9-1005-303-14">{{cite web|url=https://dokumen.tips/download/link/tm-9-1005-303-14-winchester-1200-military-shotgun.html|title= TM 9-1005-303-14: Operator, Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual, Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List, Shotgun, 12-Gage, Winchester Model 1200, Riot Type, 20-Inch Barrel, W / E (1005-921-5483)]|publisher= Department of the Army (U.S.)|date=1968| access-date= 4 May 2023}}</ref>{{efn|For images, see Rock Island Auction Company, [https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/86/345/vietnam-era-us-winchester-1200-trench-shotgun-with-accessories Lot 345: Vietnam Era U.S. Winchester 1200 Trench Shotgun with Accessories], Auctioned 26 August 2022. Access date 5 May 2023. [https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/86/345/vietnam-era-us-winchester-1200-trench-shotgun-with-accessories Archived] 5 May 2023.}}

In 1979, Mossberg was awarded a contract to supply its [[Mossberg 500|Model 500]] shotguns to the U.S. Army and the militarized 590 model has subsequently been introduce to all services. However,  the Model 1200 remained in service and were used by National Guard units deployed to [[Iraq War|Iraq]] in 2003. The Model 1200 was also used during the [[United States invasion of Grenada|invasion of Grenada]], the [[United States invasion of Panama|invasion of Panama]], the [[Unified Task Force|U.S. intervention in the civil war in Somalia]], [[Operation Desert Storm]] and the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|War in Afghanistan]].  During the latter conflicts, some were retrofitted with folding stocks, making them more compatible with urban warfare.{{sfn|Scarlata|2018}}

In 1999, the semiautomatic [[Benelli M4]] was accepted as the primary U.S. service shotgun.{{sfn|Scarlata|2018}}<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Johnston|first=Jeff|title=Mossberg 500 and 590: America's Defensive Shotguns|url=https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/mossberg-500-and-590-america-s-defensive-shotguns/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Shooting Illustrated|language=en}}</ref>

===Other users===
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The Model 1200 or Model 1300 has also been acquired by other countries for use by their militaries or security forces.

* {{Flag|Canada}}: Winchester 1200, Folding Stock Model with Sling Swivels and Wood Stock Model, 457mm Barrel <ref name="SmallArmsToday88can">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=86 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Chile}}: Winchester 1200,  US Origin. Foreign Military Sales 200 M1200s in 1971 <ref name="SmallArmsToday88chile">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=86 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Czech Republic}}: The Model 1300 Defender is used in small numbers by the [[Military of the Czech Republic |Czech Armed Forces]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.army.cz/assets/files/9334/zbrane_definit.pdf |title=zbrane.indd |access-date=2010-04-16 |page=82}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Dominican Republic}} Winchester 1200,  US Origin. Military Assistance Program 120 in 1966, 67 in 1969, and 37 in 1970. <ref name="SmallArmsToday88dr">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=128 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Honduras}}: Winchester 1200,  US Origin. Foreign Military Sales, 3 in 1980 <ref name="SmallArmsToday88hond">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=128 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Indonesia}}: US Origin, Military Assistance Program 45 before 1974 for Police Riot use.<ref name="SmallArmsToday88indo">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=206 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Liberia}}: Winchester 1200, US Origin. Small numbers <ref name="SmallArmsToday88lib">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=249 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Peru}}: Special Forces Brigade<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montes |first=Julio A. |date= 15 August 2023 |title=Peruvian Small Arms: Gunning for the Shining Path |url=https://sadefensejournal.com/peruvian-small-arms-gunning-for-the-shining-path/ |journal=Small Arms Defense Journal |volume=3 |issue=3 |access-date=15 March 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Panama}}: US Origin<ref name="SmallArmsToday88pan">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=299–300 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref> 
* {{Flag|Philippines}}<ref name="SmallArmsToday88phl">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=305 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref> US Foreign Military Sales 263 before 1975
* {{Flag|Republic of Korea}}<ref name="SmallArmsToday88rok">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=234 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref> US Military Assistance Program 1,390 shotguns 1964–74
* {{Flag|Thailand}}: US Military Assistance program 28 M1200s by 1975.<ref name="SmallArmsToday88thai">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=357 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|United Kingdom}}: US Foreign Military Sales 200 M1200s acquired in 1971 for use on [[Gibraltar]].<ref name="SmallArmsToday88uk">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=386 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|United States}}: Military and Police use.<ref name="SmallArmsToday88us">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=413 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Uruguay}}: US Military Assistance Program before 1974, 12 units.<ref name="SmallArmsToday88urug">{{cite book |last=Ezell |first=Edward |author-link=Edward C. Ezell |title=Small Arms Today |publisher=Stackpole Books |edition=2nd |date=1988 |pages=434 |language=English |isbn=0811722805 |jfm =}}</ref>

===Non-state users===
*{{flagicon image|Forces_Libanaises_Flag.svg}} [[Lebanese Forces (Christian militia)|Lebanese Forces]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-17 |title=Lebanese Forces: The Weapons: Pump Action Shotguns|url=http://www.lebaneseforces.com/wpumpaction.asp |access-date=2022-11-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317111140/http://www.lebaneseforces.com/wpumpaction.asp |archive-date=17 March 2016 }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[FN TPS]]
* [[List of shotguns]]

==Notes==
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==References==
=== Citations ===
{{Reflist}}

=== General and cited references ===
* {{Cite book |last=Henshaw |first=Thomas |year=1992 |title=The History of Winchester Firearms 1866-1992 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=T-Irz4qHwsQC&dq=winchester+model+1200&pg=PA151 |publisher=Winchester Press |isbn=9780832905032 |access-date=6 May 2023}}
* {{Cite book |last=Sadowski |first=Robert |year=2014 |title=Gun Traders Guide: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jSqCDwAAQBAJ&dq=winchester+model+1200&pg=RA1-PA397 |edition=36th |location=New York |publisher=Skyhorse Publishing |isbn=9781629149738 |oclc=891449039 |access-date=7 May 2023}}
* {{Cite magazine |last=Scarlata |first=Paul |date=10 May 2018 |title=U.S. Military Combat Shotguns Part III: From Grenada to Afghanistan |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/U.S.+MILITARY+COMBAT+SHOTGUNS+PART+III%3A+From+Grenada+to+Afghanistan.-a0539809413 |magazine=Firearms News |access-date=5 May 2023}}
* {{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=R. L. |year=2008 |title=Winchester: An American Legend |location=Edison, N.J. |publisher=Chartwell Books |isbn=978-0-7858-1893-9 |oclc=1296998850}}
* {{Cite book |title=Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual |location=Morgan, UT |publisher=Winchester Repeating Arms |url=https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/owners-manuals/covers/model1300-manual-om-s.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240315142141/https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/owners-manuals/covers/model1300-manual-om-s.pdf |archive-date=15 March 2024 |url-status=live |ref={{harvid |Winchester Model 1300 Owner's Manual}} }}

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