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Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge
The Model 12 Trench Gun was issued to U.S. forces in WWI and WWII with a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel and a bayonet lug for the M1917 bayonet. The heat shield prevented burns when cycling rapidly in trench combat. Among the most historically significant American military shotguns.
📄Manual (model family)🔧Schematic — not on file
- Type
- Shotgun
- Action
- Pump-Action
- Caliber
- 12 Gauge
- Capacity
- 6
- Introduced
- 1917
- Origin
- USA
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- Winchester Model 12
Chamberings
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 96 oz
- Overall length
- 40.5"
- Barrel options
- 20"
- Era
- Antique
- Military use
- Yes
- Intended use
- Military, Historical
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FAQs
- How much does the Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge weigh?
- The Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge weighs 96 oz (6.0 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge?
- The Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge is chambered in 12 Gauge.
- When was the Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge introduced?
- The Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge was introduced in 1917 in USA and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge?
- The Winchester Model 12 Trench Gun 12 Gauge has a capacity of 6.
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