The Winchester Model 12 and Model 97 Trench Guns were the primary U.S. combat shotguns in World War II, Korea, and even into Vietnam and were used by both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army. The barrel is fitted with the late pattern four-hole blued heat shield/bayonet lug, and the breech end is stamped with the Ordnance shell and flame insignia with a circled "WP" Winchester proof on both the barrel and receiver. The right front end of the receiver is also roll stamped with the Ordnance shell and flame insignia next to "U.S." The serial number is roll stamped on the underside of the receiver and barrel extension. It is fitted with the standard varnished walnut 18-groove pump handle and buttstock stamped on the left with boxed "G.H.D." (Guy H. Drewry) inspection initials above crossed Ordnance cannons. The stock is fitted with a black checkered hard rubber buttplate with the circular Winchester logo. The stock has a lower sling swivel with the larger wire sling bail swivel on the bayonet lug. Includes a George Laurence Co. brown leather sling.

Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original blue finish with slide retraction wear, a few light scratches and handling marks. The wood is very fine with a reoiled buttstock, a few light scratches and handling marks, defined edges and clear stamps. One minor chip visible at the toe of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.