Description
The Iver Johnson PAS12 Walnut 30in 12 Gauge is a long-barreled field pump with checkered walnut furniture, a vent rib and five choke tubes. The 30-inch barrel gives a long sight plane and a smooth swing for passing birds and clay targets.
Iver Johnson PAS12 Walnut 30in 12 Gauge Overview
Iver Johnson Arms brings the PAS12 pump in from Turkey and dresses this version in walnut. The 30-inch vent rib barrel is chrome lined, with a brass mid bead and a fiber optic front bead. Metal is finished in matte black chrome over an aluminum receiver. Iver Johnson lists an unloaded weight of 7 pounds 4 ounces and an overall length of 51 inches. The chamber takes 2.75 and 3-inch shells, with five plus one or four plus one capacity.
Long Barrel, Smooth Swing
A 30-inch barrel shifts weight forward, which helps the gun keep moving through a crossing shot instead of stopping when you pull the trigger. It also adds length to carry through brush and into a blind, so this gun suits open fields, marsh edges and clay ranges more than thick woods. Pair it with a sling if you walk far, since the swivel points come fitted.
Chokes and Patterns
Five internal chokes come with the gun: Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Skeet. They use the same thread pattern as the Mobil choke system, so extended and aftermarket tubes in that pattern fit. Pattern your loads before the season. Check the tube maker for steel and other non-toxic shot ratings before using tighter constrictions.
Hunting Use
For ducks and geese, the 3-inch chamber handles the magnum steel loads that federal rules require for waterfowl hunting, along with plug requirements that limit capacity to three shells. For pheasant, dove or turkey the Modified and Full tubes cover most needs. The walnut is a working-grade stock; it looks good, but expect it to pick up dings in the field.
Living With a Budget Pump
Expect some roughness in the action for the first few hundred shells, and run the slide firmly to avoid short-stroking. Keep the action lightly oiled, wipe the chrome-lined bore after wet days, and run the slide firmly; short-stroking any pump is the most common cause of a jam. Check the choke tube is snug before every outing. Recoil with heavy 3-inch loads is noticeable in a seven-pound gun, so consider a thicker pad if you shoot a lot of magnum shells.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
If you want a lifetime heirloom or a gun with a deep accessory catalogue, a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 may suit better. If you want a handsome walnut pump that patterns well and costs less than a box of premium ammunition per month of ownership, the PAS12 earns its place.
State Laws and Ownership
Pump shotguns with walnut field stocks are legal in all states, but hunting rules differ on shot type, plugs and seasons. Pennsylvania transfers include a PICS check, and hunters need the right licence for the game they pursue.
Specifications
- Model: PAS12WOOD30 (Zanders item GPAS12WOOD330)
- UPC: 759049463023
- Gauge: 12, 3 in. chamber
- Barrel: 30 in. vent rib, chrome lined
- Chokes: Full, IM, Modified, IC, Skeet (Mobil thread)
- Capacity: 5+1 with 2.75 in., 4+1 with 3 in.
- Sights: fiber optic front bead, brass mid bead
- Stock and forend: checkered walnut
- Weight: 7 lb 4 oz; overall length 51 in.
- Made in Turkey for Iver Johnson Arms
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this shotgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check; dealers may sell a shotgun to buyers 18 or older. Have it shipped to an FFL near you, inspect it before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules first.
Who It Is For
The Iver Johnson PAS12 Walnut 30in 12 Gauge is a great fit for hunters and clay shooters who want a long-barreled walnut pump with choke tubes on a modest budget.
Buy the Iver Johnson PAS12 Walnut 30in 12 Gauge at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Iver Johnson PAS12 Walnut 30in 12 Gauge online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Iver Johnson Arms.
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