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Model 12 Trench Gun Parts
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mike webb
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March 25, 2022 - 2:41 pm
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I recently acquired a complete trigger group for a model 12 shotgun. Looks like NOS MILSPEC TO ME, parkerized and not a mark on it from use. From what I can learn only trench guns were parked during WW2 and riot guns were blued. Was wondering if I should just use it for spare parts or it may be desirable for someone building or repairing a trench gun? Also got an original rear sling swivel for a trench/ riot gun in the small box of parts. Sling swivel looks identical to those inlet into the butt of a 64 or 71 Winchester deluxe. Will post pics if anyone can identify it as original.

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March 25, 2022 - 4:14 pm
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Mike, the majority of the WWII Model 12 trench guns were blued.  Only the last few thousand were parkerized, and many of the small parts on the  parkerized ones were blued.

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March 25, 2022 - 5:19 pm
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Just wondered about its origins? Can’t post pics maybe because I’m not a WACA member this year?

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March 25, 2022 - 5:20 pm
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Guess I can post pics. Just technologically retarded. HAHA

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March 25, 2022 - 5:50 pm
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Is the safety button and the trigger blued?  I can’t tell from the photos.  They usually are blued on original parkerized Model 12 trench guns.

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They appear to be blued though not highly polished like a M12 field gun.

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