M12 trench receiver markings

[ww2imposter]

Which side of the receiver will the WW2 Win M12 trenchgun be marked on and would the riot version be the same or on the opposite side???

[Steve Preston]

Both the Riot and the Trench Model 12's are marked with a U.S. and "flaming bomb" on the right side under the ejection port. Anywhere else on the receiver would make it a fake. There is one right now posted on Gunbroker that is a fake. Check it out: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=362516674

The "CYL" markings on the barrel were also not put there by Winchester.

Steve

[ww2imposter]

Thanks