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Winchester Model 1911 SL 12 Ga SN: 21940

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Winchester Model 1911 SL 12 Ga SN: 21940
Shotgun. Self-Loading. 5-rd Capacity. "The Widow Maker'. Manufactured 1911-1925. This one made first year of manufacture 1911. Long recoil action. 26" barrel with blade sight. 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 6" crack in the right comb, forearm has crack in the lower right side, minor scratches/dents. Bulled finish has dulled somewhat, and is about 40%, with handling wear, mostly on the receiver and barrel. Replaced aluminum buttplate is missing the top screw, and is loose. LOP is 13 3/4". Full choke. NRA condition-fair. C&R Firearm.