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LOT 391
U.S. Winchester Model 1200 Slide Action Trench Shotgun
with Bayonets and Shotshells - Serial no. 428504, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized/matte gray finish, walnut stock. Manufactured 1964-1968, a number of Winchester Model 1200 slide action shotguns were procured by the U.S. Army in 1967-1968 to serve the “trench gun” role, seeing action as late as the Global War on Terror; while theoretically rendered obsolete by the Mossberg 500, Winchester 1200s are known to have been ransferred to National Guard units, which brought them into action when called into federal service. Most were destroyed after their service, leading to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. An included letter from the ATF National Firearms Act branch notes this shotgun by serial number as being part of the inventory of an unnamed police department; it was one of a number of Model 1200s originally registered
as “any other weapon” NFA items, but later restored to a non-NFA configuration. Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield, cylinder choke/2 3/4” chamber markings, and “U.S.” added above the standard address. The “U.S.” marking is also present on the underside of the receiver. Fitted with a smooth, extended forearm, pistol grip stock, checkered plastic buttplate and a green canvas sling. Included with the shotgun is two bayonets (one sealed in box, one open) and two 10-count boxes of military contract shotshells (plastic hulls, 00 buck loading). Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. CONDITION: Fine as refinished, with 98% plus parkerized/matte gray painted finish, showing minor spotting and handling marks overall, as well as some wear on the sides of the receiver from contact with the forearm. The stock is good, with a crack in the left side of the forearm, minor chipping in the buttstock, and numerous light scuffs and dings overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 392 Desirable Korean War Era U.S. M2A1-2 Portable Flame Thrower Pack with Accessories - Serial no. 5460, OD green finish. An improved version of the earlier M1 and M1A1 man-portable flame thrower units developed by the U.S. in the early 1940s, the M2 became the standard flamethrower used by U.S. forces through the latter half of World War II, and saw continued use through the Korean and Vietnam Wars until it was phased out for the lighter M9. Unlike the electric ignition of the earlier M1 series, the M2 series utilized a spring loaded, match lit, five cell ignition cylinder installed within the ignition head of the “-2” designated wand (or gun group). In U.S. service, the flame thrower was used against dug in fortifications and tunnels, utilizing not only the heat generated by its projection but also the suffocating effects of the flames within confined spaces to incapacitate enemy combatants. This example is a Korean War era M2A1, which is largely similar to the World War II era M2 other than a simplified pack frame and improved gas tank valves. Features a rectangular tube steel pack frame with OD green web backing and quick detach shoulder straps, brass Chemical Warfare Service U.S.A. placard on the back of the frame marked “MONROE”, “SERIAL 5460”, and “LOT NY-1979-55”, two fuel tanks with World War II era M2 pattern brass fuel cap and deflector tube fitted, central pressure tank, replacement hose coupler, cast aluminum “R.F.S. INC.” marked “-2” wand, and fuel hose. Includes two Korean War era improves fuel tank valves, a non-functioning fuel tank pressure gauge, brass hose connection plug, two spare safety valves, spare regulator assembly, spare rubber washers, two BernzOmatic hand-held propane torch igniters (one fitted with a coupler for the front grip of the wand), a spare ignition shield cut for a torch muzzle, operator training instruction booklet, and ignition torch mounting instruction booklet. CONDITION: Fine as professionally restored, with 70% plus of re-applied OD green paint remaining along with light spotting, minor pitting on the frame, minor fraying on the web straps, and scattered light handling marks. Wand is fine with 80% re-applied OD green paint with light flaking, grey patina on the aluminum components. The wand’s grip safety, valve lever, and trigger rod appear mechanically sound. A seldom seen piece that would draw attention in any U.S. military collection! Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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