December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #2438:
(C) US WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SLIDE ACTION TRENCH SHOTGUN WITH BAYONET.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025
Manufactured in 1943, falling well within the known range of World War II trench gun production. The cylinder choked barrel is fitted with 4 row perforated heat shield with single bead sight and bayonet lug. Breech has an ordnance bomb stamped just ahead of the factory "WP" proof. The blued takedown frame is correctly stamped on the right with a "U.S." and flaming bomb under the ejection port. An import mark present on the right side. Standard grooved walnut slide. Walnut stock has a very faint ordnance wheel and "G.H.D" inspection cartouche. Butt plate is a plain steel field replacement. Gun is accompanied by a US proofed "10 17" dated Remington P1913 bayonet with Vietnam era checkered plastic grips and black leather scabbard. CONDITION: Fair to good. Gun has an overall worn plum patina, with some traces of stronger factory blue in the protected areas. Trigger guard has a lighter patina and is a possible replacement. Stocks have been cleaned and reoiled with some abrasions present. Splits present on both sides of the wrist and at the butt. Bright, frosted bore. Fine mechanics. Bayonet rates good although is missing its locking bar. A been there, done that WWII trench gun.