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2 WINCHESTER 1897 PUMP SHOTGUNS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:275.00 USD Estimated At:550.00 - 750.00 USD
2 WINCHESTER 1897 PUMP SHOTGUNS.
BOTH: cal. 16 Ga., 2 5/8". 1) S# E575788. Bbl. 28" plain w/ fixed Full choke & brass bead. Grooved rnd. forearm & pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1914. CONDITION: 30% dull blue fading to gray showing scattered sm. marks. Stock & forearm have heavy coat of added finish over wear, scratches & marks. Stock has cracked extending from both sides of action. Bore is generally bright showing sm. spots of light pitting. Action hangs up when trying to lower hammer to half cock. (21-83/DS). 2) S# E506454. Bbl. shortened to 27" w/ solder attached brass bead forward of drilling dimple. Rnd. grooved forearm & pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1911. CONDITION: retains some dull blue w/ balance fading to mottled gray brown patina showing marks. Wood is heavily sanded w/ heavy coat of varnish over dents & scratches w/ areas of dark staining. Buttplate shows heavy wear. Dark lightly pitted bore. (21-136/DS). BOTH CURIO. $550-750.