Gun Collectors Dream Auction #84 June 13th & 14th
Lot 1362:
Sold for: $200
Description
This lot features a collection of three pump action shotguns all for repairs and are parts only. The first is a Stevens Model 77A chambered for 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch shells featuring a plain wood stock and a ribbed forend with a blued finish. Barrel markings include STEVENS SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A. MODEL 77A and PROOF TESTED – 12 GAUGE — 2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER —. The second firearm is a Winchester Model 1200 chambered for 12 gauge 2-3/4 inch shells with a modified choke featuring a checkered wood stock and forend with decorative leaf-shaped inlays on the grip. The receiver and barrel exhibit an olive drab green finish while the magazine tube is black. The barrel is marked – WINCHESTER – MODEL 1200 – 12 GA – 2 3/4 CHAM. – MADE IN U.S.A. (R) WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL MOD. and the receiver bottom is stamped with the serial number 151280. The third shotgun is a Stevens Model 79 chambered for 12 gauge 2-3/4 and 3 inch shells featuring a checkered wood stock, plain forend, and a blued receiver with roll-engraved scenes of flying birds. Markings on the barrel specify STEVENS MODEL 79 12 GA. 2 3/4 & 3 INCH SHELLS SAVAGE ARMS WESTFIELD, MA. U.S.A. and the receiver is marked with the serial number D814016. These firearms are offered as parts guns. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The Stevens Model 77A shows significant overall surface oxidation and a heavy brown patina across the barrel and receiver with numerous dings and scratches on the wood furniture. The Winchester Model 1200 exhibits wear, scratches, and finish loss on the olive drab coating of the receiver and barrel while the wood shows handling marks and thinning of the finish. The Stevens Model 79 displays finish thinning, scattered light oxidation, and scratches on the receiver and barrel with multiple dings and scratches present on the wood stock. The actions of all three shotguns appear to function but they have not been function-tested with live ammunition. Bores show varying degrees of use and debris.
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