Desert Storm shotgun w/ M1917 bayonet

[82Trooper]

Yep, Winchester 1200. Qualified with them at Fort Bragg in 1985. Three rounds into a 55 gallon drum full of sand at 25 meters, (maybe it was even closer, can't remember), meant you were qualified! We were jealous because the USMC had Remington 870's which are a much better shotgun.

I too qualified with the 1200 in 1985 or '86 at Bragg! I was actually excited, as I had a 1200 that my Dad gave me when I turned 13, so this was like a piece of home...only cooler.
My "reward" for being one of the few to volunteer to get qualified, was the opportunity to guard empty tents on Christmas Eve near green ramp!!
Almost forgot about that memory....thanks Brian!