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U.S. World War II Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
U.S. World War II Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun
The right side of the receiver is roll-stamped with "U.S." followed by the Ordnance 'Shell and Flame' insignia below the ejection port. A 'Shell and Flame' Ordnance proof mark is stamped on the top of the barrel just in front of the receiver. The left side of the stock is stamped with traces of the ordnance final inspection marks "G.H.D." in a rectangle. The oval WRA proof is stamped on the top of the receiver and on the top of the barrel immediately behind the Ordnance proof. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped with the standard markings, model designation and bore above "CYL". The factory markings are partially covered by the four hole hand guard. Late parkerized style finish, leather sling marked "MRT11-57", plain pistol grip stock and grooved forearm, with a checkered black hard rubber buttplate featuring the Winchester trademark in a circle in the center. "TE" is stamped in the bottom of the pistol grip. Winchester Model 12 Trench Guns were used extensively by the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The WWII production Model 12 Trench Guns remained in the military inventory until the 1990s, most of the trench guns saw considerable service and many were arsenal overhauled.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: parkerized
Grips:
Serial Number: 1008048
Condition: Very fine as professionally restored. The shotgun retains 99% of the light grey arsenal stye parkerized finish, with some scattered mild handling marks. The assembly barrel has a slightly darker parkerized finish and there is some finished over pin point pitting on the receiver. The refinished wood is fine with a few scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.