Do I have a 1200 or 1300


Copper BB
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:39 pm
I own a Winchester Defender which my Dad gave me before he passed. I am restoring it and found that the ejector is broken and the ejector retainer pin is bent all the way back. I also noticed that there is a hole for an ejector spring. I have seen online that 1200's have the pin and 1300' have the spring. But if you have both what do you have. I have watched the pin video to bend the pin back, can this just be replaced? There is a spot on the outside that looks like it can be punched through and I have found a site that sells the pin. I'm just not sure of the model I even have. The barrel reads "Winchester Defender 2 3/4 or 3" Also my s/n is in the 800,000's Thanks for your feedback

.270 WIN
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:14 am
Im pretty sure its a 1300 a call to Winchester would prove it,It should be stamped on the barrel or receiver your model number :ugeek:
"Im just a Peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns"

Copper BB
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:29 am
i will check out the receiver. The barrel just reads defender, no model number. I tried to post pics but they are too large. I will try to make them smaller. Are you familiar with the retainer pin? Can it just be replaced or will I have to try and bend it back? Thanks for the quick response.

Copper BB
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 3:57 pm
Ok I am going to try to post some pics.
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and here is the pin
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area outside. Can this pin be punched through?
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barrel
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.270 WIN
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:38 am
I think its a 1300 was the only one of the 2 that was named "Defender" call Winchester just to be sure.
Have your serial number and your shotgun when you call so you can answer any questions you might have. Winchester 1-800-945-5237. Im willing to bet its a 1300 :ugeek:
"Im just a Peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns"

Copper BB
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:22 pm
Thanks for that info. I called Winchester and the guy said that it was a 1300 but to contact another gun place in Missouri called Midwest Guns. They were pretty knowledgeable. I needed a new ejector and he explained which one to get.

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