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LOT 3353
Very Scarce U.S. Marked Winchester
Model 1200 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Tennessee
Valley Authority Police Department Inventory Label, Bayonet and Box
of Ammunition - Serial no. L488551, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized/ black finish, walnut stock. These were standard commercial Winchester Model 1200 shotguns produced during the late 1960s and early-mid 1970s that were purchased and adapted for the military with a bayonet lug/heat shield and U.S. marked. By the time most of these were delivered to the U.S. military, the Vietnam War was nearing its end, and very few are believed to have made it overseas to Southeast Asia. Some of these remained in service and saw use in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Most were destroyed after their service, leading to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. This example is one a small amount known with an “L” prefix serial number, and is wearing a label on the right of the buttstock that reads “PROPERTY OF/TVA POLICE/561347” which indicates it was in the inventory of the Tennessee Valley Authority Police Department, likely after military service. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with bayonet lug adapter, marked with part number “11686389” on the left, that is secured to the barrel with three screws. The bayonet lug on this shotgun is sized for the M1917 bayonet, which remained in service through the time this gun would have been in use. The barrel is marked as cylinder choke and with 2 3/4 inch chamber, with “U.S.” above the standard markings. Black anodized alloy frame, parkerized barrel, heat shield/bayonet adapter, magazine tube, loading gate and trigger housing, with a bright bolt. Fitted with an extended forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. A small label with inventory number “683” is on the rear sling swivel. Includes a green canvas web sling, a parkerized M1917 bayonet with black plastic grip panels and a green plastic scabbard, and a March 1970 dated 10-count sealed box of Federal Cartridge Corp. XM162 12 gauge 00 buckshot. Information on Winchester Model 1200 trench and riot shotguns can be found on pages 177-180 and 189-191 of “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce Canfield. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 99% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, 98% black finish on the receiver, with some light handling marks. Wood is also very fine with some light scratches and handling marks and crisp defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and ammunition box are both excellent. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3354
Outstanding World War II U.S. Winchester M1
Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 5637221, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch
round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1944. Features a winged blade front sight and “S” marked two position flip-up rear sight, undated Winchester “W” marked barrel, Type II barrel band, “W” marked milled trigger housing, “EW” push button safety, “M” and “W” marked
magazine catch, “W” hammer, “W” operating rod, “W” blued flat top bolt, “W” recoil plate, “UI” magazine, “W” stamped in the sling inlet with “W.R.A./G.H.D” and a
crossed cannons cartouche stamped on right of the low wood stock, and “W” stamped on the interior of the deep groove two-rivet handguard. Fitted with a green canvas web sling and oiler.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original parkerized finish, 97% original blue on the bolt, with a few light scratches on the barrel, a few small patches of light freckling, light loss in the operating rod track, and sharp markings in the metal overall. Bolt retains 97% plus original blue
finish. Stock is also excellent, with attractive original raised grain and rich
oil finish, some light handling marks and scratches, defined edges and crisp
stampings. Mechanically excellent. This excellent Winchester M1
Carbine would be very difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 3355
Scarce Italian Breda M1D/Tipo 2 Garand Semi-Automatic
Sniper Rifle in 7.62 mm NATO with M84 Scope and
Transit Crate - Serial no. 168347, 7.62 mm Nato (308) cal., 23 1/2
inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Arsenal configured as an M1D/Tipo 2 sniper rifle circa 1960s. “7.62-2” marked on the receiver heel above a crossed out “CAL. .30 M1” marking and “BREDA/MECCANICA ROMANA/168347” below. Features fixed winged blade front and adjustable T105 pattern rear sights, relief-cut “D35382 9 SA” curve side operating rod marked “7.62 mm/2” on the exterior, steel 7.62 mm limiter block installed in the magazine, “D-28287/PB” bolt, and “D28290-12-SA” trigger housing with “C46008-9 SA” hammer and “SA-11” safety. The barrel is dated “3 53” with previous punched out marks under the operating rod, with an import mark on the exterior. Fitted with a smooth oiled walnut stock with “circle P” proof under the pistol grip, with leather cheek pad wrapped around the butt. Topped of with a M84 scope matching numbered “20588” to its mount, with a “CAMNOCCHIALE/44783” marked tag screwed onto the barrel mount block. Includes a green painted wood Italian transit case with yellow stenciled letters “FUCILE CAL. 7.62MM NATO TIPO 2/CON CANNOCCHIALE MOD. 84” on the side and a label on the inside of the lid, an original manual, Italian PARAFIAMMA M2 flash hider, Italian cleaning kit/oiler, and M65 green canvas scope case. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 95% plus arsenal refinished parkerized finish with light edge wear and handling marks. The stock is very fine with some light handling marks and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear optics and minor spotting on the adjustment covers. Crate is very good with general wear. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500