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LOT 3339
Very Scarce and Highly Desirable Vietnam Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1200 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. 431831,
12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized/black anodized finish, walnut stock. These were the 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. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with the bayonet lug adapter, marked with part number
“11686389”, on the front end 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, and the frame is “U.S.” marked on the bottom beneath the serial number. Black anodized
alloy frame, parkerized remaining components. Features a walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a blank checkered synthetic buttplate. 14
inch length of pull. Winchester Model 1200 trench and riot shotguns as well as similar examples are pictured on pages 177-180 of “Complete
Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce Canfield.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal refurbished, retains 98% parkerized and black anodized finishes with a few light handling marks.
Wood is also very fine as re-oiled, with a few minor dings and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. This desirable U.S. Winchester Model
1200 trench shotgun would make a fine addition to any U.S. military arms collection!
Estimate: 13,000 - 19,000