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 partially obscured by heat shield, clear "PROOF TESTED - 12 GAUGE / -2 3/4 INCH CHAMBER -", "P / (Flaming Bomb)" proof on left side of barrel shank, and left side receiver. "U.S." mark on left side of frame above trigger guard. "M / S" proof ahead of trigger guard. Stock has boxed "G.H.D." cartouche and unboxed "A.N.". Smooth walnut forearm. Appropriate combination heat shield, bayonet lug, and sling attachment, marked "S" on left side of bayonet lug. Rear sling attachment point is inletted into the toe line and fixed by a pair of screws. An attached tag reads "DISPOSE TVA POLICE 18238", indicating post-War use by the Tennessee Valley Authority police. Sling with "H.E." proof. CONDITION: Good as reconditioned for post-War use. Parkerization is an even grey-green with some areas of soft brown oxidation. Legends are somewhat softened but legible throughout. Receiver has some old peppering with park over top. Stock is good with some handling marks throughout, forearm has a few grain openings at the extremity, and a replaced cube just behind trigger guard. Heat shield screws molested. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some light frosting. Sling is pliable with some crazing throughout. Accompanied by a copy of "Trade: Bangkok" by Tim Brost, based on the life of consignor Rod McKay. EMW