SOLD - Very Rare, Factory Parkerized Winchester Model 12 Trench Shotgun

Description

9/20/23 - This is a very rare and desirable Winchester Model 12 Trench Shotgun that was issued to the U.S. military. It's in the proper serial range for Winchester Model 12 trench guns, and more specifically, the proper range for those with a factory parkerized finish. This range runs from only 1.03m to 1.036m with some blued examples mixed in, so this is a very rare military shotgun. The parkerizing on these original examples is somewhat distinct as they exhibit a lack of final polishing. Receiver is U.S. marked with flaming bomb ordnance proof. Stock has GHD inspector's mark over crossed cannons cartouche. Correct Model 12 stock with thicker wrist. The barrel, receiver, magazine and handguard/bayonet adapter have the gray-green parkerized finish found on Winchester M1 rifles and M1 carbines. The finish is very nice overall, with most of the wear found on the heat shield. The slide action bar, trigger and slide release have the blue commercial finish. The wood furniture is in good condition, with minor handling wear and dings but no cracks. Original Winchester buttplate with no cracks or chips. Bore shows minor use but is generally shiny. 20in barrel marked 'cyl' is correct. Proper 4-row heat shield, and the bayonet adaptor has a Winchester 'W' marking.