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WW1 Winchester Riot Gun 1912 built First Year of the Riot
Guns International #: 100570508 Seller's Inventory #: 23745
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 12 - Military Shotguns - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #166794, 12 ga. (2 3/4”), 20”, cylinder-choked barrel with a bright, excellent bore. This is an extremely rare, 1918 built, Model 12 Riot gun that has the correct, early pre-1919 "Mod 1912" barrel marking and retains 85-90% of the original blue finish that has faded and silvered along the high edges, projections, and bearing surfaces of the magazine tube. The walnut buttstock has the characteristic thin wrist that is correct for this model and timeframe, and has a fine original oil finish with scattered small handling marks and small surface blemishes. There was once a stamp or marking on the right side of the buttstock (probably a property marking of some sort; law enforcement, prison, etc.), but this has been sanded flat with a slightly glossy varnish added. The grooved forend retains its fine original oil finish. It is known that any World War I era trench or riot configuration Model 12 would fall in the 162340-190507 serial number range and have the early stock profile, just as this one does. This is a fine-near excellent example of a WW1 era Model 12 Riot; a very rare shotgun that looks great, and would make a handsome addition to any collection. {Ref: “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce N. Canfield; 2007} FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 12
Serial Number: 166794
Caliber Info: 12ga
Gauge Info: 12ga