September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
In the correct range for World War II production as per both Canfield and Poyer. Barrel has rollmarks on left side, with Stevens rollmark on right side of barrel, "PROOF TESTED - 12 GAUGE / -2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER -", "P / (Flaming Bomb)" proof on left side of receiver and right side of barrel shank. "U.S." mark on left side of frame above trigger guard. "M / S" proof ahead of trigger guard. Smooth walnut forearm. Appropriate combination heat shield, bayonet lug, and sling attachment, unmarked. Rear sling attachment point is inletted into the toe line and affixed by a pair of screws. Consignor states that this gun is a Viet Nam bringback; repurposed WWII trench guns were extremely popular in Viet Nam for their handy length and devastating effect on target. CONDITION: Good as reconditioned. Thick dark parkerization has softened legends somewhat, but legible throughout. Receiver has some old peppering with park over top, heavier at edges and magazine tube. Forearm is good with some handling marks and a grain split on right side. Stock is good, somewhat dry, with some chipping and cracks are receiver line, with scattered other handling marks throughout; buttplate too large and overhangs both toe and heel. Heat shield screws molested. Mechanically fine, bore is good with some light frosting and pitting approximately 2/3rds of the way up. Given the overall state of the weapon, it is conceivable that this gun spent time in a humid operational environment. Accompanied by a copy of "Trade: Bangkok" by Tim Brost, based on the life of consignor Rod McKay. EMW