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Winchester Model 1897 12 Ga SN: 386942

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Winchester Model 1897 12 Ga SN: 386942
Vintage take-down slide-action repeating shotgun chambered for 2 3/4" 12 gauge shells, manufactured in New Haven, CT circa 1908. Features a blued finish, full choked 30" barrel, 5 round tube magazine, brass bead front sight, smooth trigger, exposed hammer with knurled spur, single action bar, grooved walnut slide handle and smooth semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with factory hard rubber buttplate. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver and takedown extension. Shotgun retains approximately 60% of its original blued finish showing honest wear with some scattered oxidation/light surface rust and a brown patina comprising the balance. Action is sound, the bore had good luster with scattered light pitting, the markings are good and the walnut stocks are near good with several cracks at the wrist & repair to the top of the buttplate. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***