Lot 689: U.S. Marked Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Trench Shotgun

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Within the parkerized WWII U.S. Model 12 trench gun serial range of 1,030,000-1,036,000 (April 1, 1942-March 21, 1944) noted in Canfield's "Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns". The barrel is dated "44" on the underside of the breech (barely viewable). Reproduction ventilated handguard with renumbered to match receiver magazine collar. Cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, 13 3/4" LOP. "U.S." and flaming bomb marked receiver, spurrious "G.H.D./crossed cannons" cartouche on left side of buttstock. Includes canvas sling.