Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 339:
Description
This Winchester Model 12 is a pump-action shotgun chambered in 20 gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber. The firearm is configured with a 28-inch barrel featuring a fixed modified choke, suitable for a variety of field applications. The blued finish on the receiver and barrel shows signs of use and age, including thinning at the high points and silvering on the receiver faces. The furniture consists of a walnut buttstock and a grooved slide handle. The buttstock has been fitted with an aftermarket White Line Recoil Pad by Mershon Company, which displays significant dry-rotting and cracking. Key markings include the manufacturer and model designation on the barrel: WINCHESTER — MODEL 12 — 20 GA — 2 3/4 CHAM. / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A. — WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL — / MOD. Both the receiver and the barrel assembly are marked with matching serial number 1414254. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The blued finish remains largely intact but shows scattered thinning, silvering on the receiver edges, and light surface oxidation on the barrel. The walnut stocks have scattered scratches and handling marks, with the finish showing some dullness from age. The bore is bright with no significant pitting visible. The pump action appears to function smoothly, though it has not been live-fire tested. The aftermarket recoil pad is in poor condition due to severe dry-rot and cracking.
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