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Lot 1297:WWII U.S. Marked Winchester Model 12 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1297:WWII U.S. Marked Winchester Model 12 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Excellent World War II U.S. Marked Winchester Model 12 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

The Winchester Model 12 and Model 97 trench shotguns were the primary U.S. combat shotguns used in World War II and Korea and even into Vietnam by both the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. Original, unaltered World War II factory parkerized examples are extremely rare today given almost all were rebuilt over time. The barrel is roll stamped with the two line Winchester address/patent dates followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" and "MODEL 12-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL." The top breech end of the barrel has a small flaming bomb insignia and the bottom is "43" dated. Both the barrel and front edge of the receiver are stamped with the circled Winchester "WP" factory proof mark. The right of the receiver is also roll stamped with "U.S." and the flaming bomb insignia. Correctly fitted with the World War II pattern four-hole heat shield with "W" marked bayonet lug, pistol grip walnut stock and serrated pump handle, and the left of the stock is stamped with the boxed Ordnance "G.H.D." inspection mark above a small 1/4 inch crossed cannons cartouche, with a checkered hard rubber buttplate with the circular Winchester logo. The stock has a sling swivel and the larger bail wire sling swivel located on the bayonet lug. The matching serial number is roll stamped on the underside of the barrel extension and receiver. Includes a Commercial Winchester Model 1917 bayonet with olive drab green plastic scabbard, a nylon sling, and a "1943" dated U.S. tan canvas ammunition pouch.

ConditionExcellent, retains 95% plus original parkerized finish with some minor cycling wear visible on the magazine tube, some patches of light surface corrosion, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine with distinct edges, some discoloration in the buttstock, some light handling marks, and exceptionally crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet and scabbard are very fine, with scattered spotting on the blade of the bayonet.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model12
TypeShotgun
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge12
Barrel20 7/8 inch round
Finishparkerized
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views3554
Catalog page280
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