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Winchester Model 1911 S.L. 12 Ga SN: 49508

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Winchester Model 1911 S.L. 12 Ga SN: 49508
Shotgun. Self-Loading. 5-rd Capacity. "The Widow Maker'. Manufactured 1911-1925. Long recoil action. 24" barrel with sighting bead. Fed from tubular magazine. Triggerguard mounted safety. Standard Winchester markings on tang, and barrel. Shotgun charged by pulling back the barrel by the checkered section with it pointed in a safe direction. Some users mistakenly cycled the weapon by placing the butt on the ground, and forcing the the barrel down. In this position, the muzzle would be pointing towards the face of the user, with potential for slam fire. Thus, the nickname. There of documented cases of people being killed in this manner. Bore is excellent/bright. Plunger action is a little stiff. Walnut stock/forearm are very good with minor scratches. Bulled finish has dulled somewhat, and is about 70%, with handling wear. NRA condition-Good. C&R Firearm.