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WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 TRENCH SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 TRENCH SHOTGUN.

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 519007. The 20" bbl. w/ Winchester markings on top is marked "CYL" at breech end & fitted w/ heavy steel housing at front for bayonet attachment & w/ sling loop. A 12" ventilated steel heat shield is spot welded to rear of housing. Winchester proof marks are on rear of bbl. & top left of action. Slide bar marked "Model 1897" "WINCHESTER" & w/ trademark & patent info. Typical model 97 slide action has S# on bottom. Pistol grip stock of relatively plain American walnut measures 14" over Winchester hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: good as ASSEMBLED. Bbl. & action retain about 80% of an old reblue but with some scattered marks & light pitting. Bayo. lug / heat shield assembly retains over 90% or its original blue. Stocks retain most of their original finish w/ numerous marks & a 2" crack on left side behind action. Bore is bright & shiny. Mechanically good. (22-1956/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.