The winchester model 1400 MK II was only made and so stamped between the years 1968-1972.
The Winchester model 1400 Mark II was so marked only from 1968-1972.This would be the time span of your shotguns production.
The Winchester Mark IV 1400 shotgun is relatively new on the market, and there are a lot of them in circulation. So the value is not excellent. Typically, this gun is sold online for around 150 dollars.
The Winchester model 1400 Mark II was only produced during the years 1968-1972.That is the time frame of your shotguns manufacture.
The Model 1400 (affectionately called the Mark I - my note) made its first appearance in 1964 using the Model 1200 slide action of a rotating, locking lug bolt and a gas valve system. In 1966, the Model 1400 was made available in with the new Winchester recoil reduction system.
The Model 1400 (affectionately called the Mark I - my note) made its first appearance in 1964 using the Model 1200 slide action of a rotating, locking lug bolt and a gas valve system. In 1966, the Model 1400 was made available in with the new Winchester recoil reduction system.
I can say that the Winchester model 1400 was engraved MARK II in only 4 years of production.These years were 1968-1972.The markings signified that Winchester improved the action release,and the checkering was redesigned.Winchester dropped this marking starting in 1973.
I currently bought a 1400 mark 2 20 ga. and while i was researching i came across this page. I found out that my gun was made between 1968 and 1974 at this site http://www.shootingusa.com/GUN_QUESTIONS/gun_questions.html copy and paste it. I dont know if your gun is a mark 2 or what but maybe this will help.
To find the year that any Winchester gun was made, you just need to know which model it is and what the serial number is (the model number and serial number are stamped on the gun itself). . Then go to this website and it will tell you when it was made: http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm
That is a Winchester proof mark.
Unfortunately, the answer is very little (relatively speaking). Most 1964 vintage Model 94s are lucky to see the $100 mark. The year 1964 was the darkest moment in time for the Model 94, as Winchester completely changed the old tried and true manufacturing methods, and the end result was a cheap piece of junk.
Given your serial #695268 it would appear your model 12 is a 1935 production year. 1935 s/n's started 686978 1936 began with 720316. Hope that helps. Mark