Winchester m12 trench gun

[M16fan]

Here's another out of the safe for its annual inspection and wipe down

[CBH]

When would this one date from ? Nice clean example .

[M16fan]

Chris I believe the serial number dates it to 1942

[CBH]

Thanks David , I almost bought a trench gun years ago , the external hammer type . Unfortunately it was in need of repair so I didn't buy it . I remember one of the traits of this gun was if you held in the trigger it would fire as you cycled the action , Scary ! I have on of the full brass USMC shell casings somewhere . Thanks for sharing .

[milmuseum]

That is one nice shotgun. very hard and expensive to find in good condition. One of these days I'll find one to add to my collection.

Thanks for sharing.

Burt

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OP,
Very nice shotgun! They have an appeal all their own.

I remember one of the traits of this gun was if you held in the trigger it would fire as you cycled the action

That's something that could be used to great advantage by a skilled operator.

Pat

[RayG]

A beauty! Ray

[MAP]

How did I miss this thread!!! Nice!

I too had the chance 5 years ago to pick up two (or just one) mint versions just like this from my friend at a local show for not too much $$$....

Said I would think about it...came back a few minutes later and they were.......gone...

Now I probably couldn't afford even one.

[mauser9]

Very nice those Model 12 guns. Super sturdy. Looks to be in great shape too. thanks for sharing.