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Hey, first time here since I don’t yet own a Winchester. That might change however, depending on whether this model 12 checks out. So far I’ve found that the serial dates it to 1915 but that’s it. What I am concerned about is the muzzle. I haven’t yet found another model 12 like it and wonder if the barrel has been cut to 20″ and added the extra thickness.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wbcf9i55nAnSgUaJW4-EJ4sxw3TNBsV6/view?usp=drivesdk
Another thing is the two indents at the lower front of the barrel. The owner claims is for a bayonet lug but again I haven’t seen its like.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ILLyb8ZQUjxviJsBL86_ekstUflZyd-C/view?usp=drivesdk
Anyone able to shed some light on this? It would be greatly appreciated.
All the best,
Jan
November 7, 2015
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Doesn’t look right to me but I’m only familiar with a trap gun of similar vintage. I’d say keep looking if you want an original Model 12, I believe the seller is wrong in his bayonet lug assertions but I think you already suspect as much.
Mike
If it actually dates to 1915 manufacture, then it’s not a real trench gun. For starters, I don’t believe there are any known WW1 Model 12 trench guns. Notwithstanding that, the bayonet adaptor/heat shield used on these guns was not designed until two years later in 1917.
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