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Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Solid Rib Slide Action 16 Gauge Shotgun with Nydar Shotgun Sight

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Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Solid Rib Slide Action 16 Gauge Shotgun with Nydar Shotgun Sight
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Estimate: $750 - 1100
Manufactured in 1931. The barrel has a Poly choke and has standard factory markings with "2 3/4 FULL" marked on the left side at the breech. The chamber marking (2 3/4) is also present under the receiver serial number. A Nydar shotgun sight is mounted on top of the receiver. Manufactured by the Swain Nelson Company of Glenview, Illinois, the Nydar sight was similar to the sights used in World War II Allied aircraft (a bullseye is projected onto a large outer ring which is mounted with reflective glass). The sight has a leather lens cover. 14 groove forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber factory buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.
BBL: 28 inch solid rib
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 16
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 642649
Condition: Very good as modified (sight and poly choke). The shotgun retains 50% original blue finish with the balance a smooth gray patina with a couple of areas of light spotting. The wood is excellent with some minor handling marks.