I visited a local pawnshop this weekend and saw a shorty shotgun on the rack looking pretty rough but I saw the "cuts" on the bottom of the barrel. I asked to check it out and the gal behind the counter told me it was just kindling. The stock was loose & bubba soldered an external choke on it, it was filthy and had a streak of house paint down the side. I saw all the military markings and new it was something.... didn't know what exactly at the time, but figured I could at least double my money since it was military.
We struck a deal for $75.00. It wasn't later when I found out on the net what it was! I checked and the serial number 23xxx match on the stock, receiver and barrel. She is kinda rough but cleaned up very good. I'm working on getting that darn choke off now.
Unfortunately no heatshield.
Question is what do i do with it? I was wanting to sell it but have no idea how much to ask, i didn't see any listed on Gunbroker or Auction arms. Also I have been trying to get an idea of when it was made. I did read that the military only purchased 12k between '42 and '45, is that true?
I'll try to post some photos.
Thanks!Information
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