Winchester M-12 WWII "Trench"gun

[captainhoot]

Hey guys.

Wanted to post some pics of myall matching, correct Winchester "trench
broom" or shotgun and accessories. It is interesting that the Germans,
during WWI, considered the shotgun an "illlegal weapon" to be used
in combat, and threatened to torture/give no quarter to any U.S. troops
employing them in battle. The U.S. troops used only 00 buckshot ('double-odd') for guard/combat duty. Each pellet is about .32 cal slug
times 9 . Devasting injuries to the enemy. Packs a wallop to shoot.
Enjoy !!!

-Capthoot

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Right side of reciever, showing large U.S. stamp, and Ordnance stamp.
98-99% blueing.

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shot showing matching numbers....

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Militaria markings. Winchester log on barrel, reciever. 'P', Ordnance bomb.

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militaria markings left side of barrel. The "CYL" is what is important here.
This assures you the barrel is for a military shotgun, not civilian or
commercial model.

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This is a better shot of the CYL...

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Military marking on left of buttstock. GHD, crossed cannons emblem.

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1917 bayonets and scabbards, showing flamming bomb...

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Original, WWII ammo. "Double odd" buck. Notice the Western box
has U.S. Propery stamped on top. This was commercial ammo. that
was "pressed into service"...

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More original wartime ammo....

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More ammo. and 1942 dated manual. The military preferred the brass
case shells b/c the paper case shells did not do well in the tropical
environment of the P.T.O. (Pacific Theatre of Operations)...

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another shot of the ammo...

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A few wartime pouches..One on top is WWI vintage, marked and dated.
Bottom two are WWIi vintage, marked and dated. Different manufactures....

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last shot...

last shot. pouches with flash. hope you enjoyed.
please add comments or education tidbits.
I'll post some other trench guns from my collection later.

-Capthoot

[MikeW]

I like the bluing, purty!