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LOT 346
Outstanding World War II
Winchester (WIN-13) M1 Garand Semi-
Automatic “Collector Grade” Rifle with Documented CMP Certificate - Serial no. 1618825, 30 06
cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is an original, unaltered WWII Winchester M1 Garand CMP Collector Grade rifle with
a CMP certificate. These late Winchester M1 Garand rifles were dubbed “WIN-13”s because the receivers were actually roll marked with the “D28292WIN-13” drawing
number instead of the next revision number of “D28292-3”. Why the anomaly no one knows however the late WIN-13 (circa) 1945 Winchester M1s are found in the serial number range
of “1601150 through 1642162. Total estimates being approximately 30,000 manufactured before the Winchester contracts were cancelled due to the end of the war. Most were reissued in the post
war years especially during the Korean War making original surviving examples very rare. The receiver markings are “U.S. RIFLE/CAL .30/WINCHESTER /1618825” the right lower side marked “D28292WIN-13.
This rifle is fitted with its all original and unaltered WWII Winchester marked parts with original matching parkerized finishes. Parts are marked as follows: bolt, D28287-1 W.R.A. with a blued extractor; original
uncut Operating Rod “D35382-W.R.A.”; original Winchester locking bar rear sight assembly with the 200 yard range marked elevation knob with a blued locking bar and the later Winchester pattern open arrow windage
markings. The Winchester clip release, has the rounded front end, a -13 stamped Winchester follower, correct stamped Winchester long fork recoil spring guide. The trigger guard is stamped “D28290-W.R.A.”, hammer is stamped
“C46008-1 W.R.A.”, safety is marked “W.R.A.-1” with the flat top and no hole with the various pins still blued. The middle barrel band has the beveled side only used by Winchester with a late stamped lower hand guard band. The
middle band cross-pin is correctly solid and remains still staked in place. The right side barrel is stamped with the circled/intertwined Winchester “W/P” firing proof with a partial number “2” showing at the edge of the rear hand
guard, with the breech end still in the white. Although the hand guards were not removed the top of the barrel is undoubtedly stamped with drawing number “D-35448 W.R.A.” which was the late WWII barrel drawing number.
It is fitted with its original WWII Winchester manufactured gas cylinder with the rare “Du-lite” blued protective finish and a Winchester front sight with the wide ears. The gas plug is correctly stamped “P and O”. It has it original
and matching all walnut stock and hand guard set with a clear/crisp boxed “W.R.A./GHD” acceptance cartouche on the left side with a late circled single “P” firing proof in the grip area. It has the late Winchester butt plate with
checkering towards the center with a smooth outer edge. As noted it is complete with its original CMP certificate and sale receipt showing sale as a Collector Grade in July 2007.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, retains 99% original WWII Winchester parkerized finish overall with a hint of wear on the right receiver side wall where it contacts the operating rod. The gas cylinder retains 99% original du-lite blue
finish. The stock and hand guards are also near excellent with their matching medium brown color overall with a clear, sharp and distinct cartouche and firing proof. The sides of the stock does shows scattered minor to moderate
pressure bumps in various areas from handling and storage while in US Army inventory that adds to its Army ownership. Actually one of the best, fully documented late WWII Winchester WIN-13 M1 Garand rifle we have offered for
sale. Certainly for the advanced US martial arms collector.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,000
LOT 345
Excellent World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Winchester Bayonet - Serial
no. E951416, 12 gauge, 20 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained
worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater
during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. This classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition.
Single bead front sight and six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and “44”
dated on the underside. A flaming bomb proof is stamped on top of the barrel, with “U.S.” on the left side of the frame. Matching serial
numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a boxed “W.B.”
and crossed cannons stamped on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull. Includes a “1917” dated
Winchester M1917 bayonet with green leather scabbard, and an M1907 brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some minor cycling wear lines visible on the magazine tube, some very minor surface freckling,
a few light scratches, and sharp markings in the metal. The wood is also excellent with highly attractive fiddleback grain showing in the buttstock, distinct edges, some scattered light handling marks, and
exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet and scabbard are very fine. This excellent Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun would make a fine addition to any U.S. military firearms collection!
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000