Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 129:
Description
This lot features a Japanese-manufactured Smith & Wesson Model 1000 semi-automatic shotgun chambered for 12-gauge 2-3/4 inch shells. The firearm is equipped with a 28-inch blued steel barrel featuring a ventilated rib and a modified choke, as indicated by the barrel markings. The receiver is constructed from a black-finished aluminum alloy and is decorated with foliate scroll engraving on both the left and right sides. It is fitted with a high-gloss checkered walnut stock and forend. The grip cap includes a blue and white Smith & Wesson logo medallion, and the buttstock is finished with a factory black synthetic recoil pad featuring a white spacer and matching logo. Barrel markings on the left side include Smith & Wesson – Springfield, Mass. Pat. Pending – Proof Tested, while the right side is marked 12GA. 2-3/4 Chamber Mod. MFG In Japan to S&W Spec. The left side of the receiver is marked Smith & Wesson Model 1000 and carries the serial number FS79744. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The shotgun shows signs of moderate use and field wear. The black finish on the alloy receiver exhibits thinning and silvering along the high edges and trigger guard. The barrel displays a thinning blue finish with areas of light surface pitting and scattered handling marks. The walnut furniture has numerous small dings, scratches, and impressions throughout the high-gloss finish. Significantly, there is a notable area of wood loss and splintering on the lower left side of the buttstock near the junction with the recoil pad. The bore was not physically inspected. Mechanical function has not been independently verified.
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