Gun Collectors Dream Auction #87 General Gun Auction
Lot 39:
Description
This Winchester Model 12 pump-action shotgun is chambered in 12 gauge and features a 20 inch barrel configured in a military-style trench gun pattern. This configuration includes a perforated steel heat shield and a front bayonet lug assembly fitted with a brass bead sight. The barrel is marked TRADE MARK – WINCHESTER – MODEL 12 – 12 GA and NICKEL STEEL – FULL with the left side displaying manufacturer information and patent dates ranging from 1890 to 1910. The firearm exhibits mismatched serial numbers with 1160415 appearing on the receiver and 292605 on the barrel extension. The furniture includes a ribbed walnut forend and a smooth walnut buttstock equipped with a hard rubber butt plate embossed with WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS. While it mimics military specifications, this is not an original factory-produced trench shotgun. A tan canvas webbing sling is attached to the forend and buttstock swivels. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces show a well-developed mottled grey and brown patina with significant finish wear and thinning throughout the receiver and barrel. The wood stock and forend exhibit moderate handling wear including scattered dings, scratches, and small impressions consistent with age. The bore remains relatively bright with some light frosting present. The action appears to function smoothly and correctly, though the firearm has not been test-fired.
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