The Winchester Model 12 and Model 97 trench shotguns were the primary U.S. combat shotguns used in World War II and Korea and even into Vietnam by both the U.S. Marine Corps and Army. The top breech end of the barrel has a small flaming bomb insignia and the bottom is "42" dated. The right of the receiver is also roll stamped with "U.S." and the flaming bomb insignia. Fitted with a Vietnam era arsenal replacement six-hole heat shield with raised letters "11686389" and "11" on the left of the bayonet adapter and "OG" (Ogden Arsenal) rebuild stamp on the left of the stock. The left of the barrel is roll stamped with the two line Winchester address/patent dates followed by "-WINCHESTER-/-TRADE MARK-" and "MODEL 12-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL." Both the barrel and front edge of the receiver are stamped with the circled Winchester "WP" factory proof mark. Serrated walnut pump handle and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered black plastic buttplate with raised letters "WINCHESTER". The stock has a sling swivel, and a larger bail wire sling swivel is located on the bayonet lug. The matching serial number is roll stamped on the underside of the barrel extension and receiver. Includes an olive drab green canvas web sling.

Fine, retains 98% arsenal refurbished parkerized finish with cycling wear visible on the magazine tube, scattered minor pitting visible underneath the finish indicative of previous jungle use. Wood is very fine as arsenal refurbished, with some light handling marks and a crisp rebuild stamp. Mechanically excellent.