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U.S. Property Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Shotguns Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,500.00 USD
U.S. Property Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet
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U.S. Property Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

The left rear of the receiver is stamped "U.S." with a flaming bomb next to it. There is a flaming bomb stamped next to the "W/P" in an oval proofmark on the top rear of the barrel and a "W/P" in an oval proofmark on the top front of the receiver. There is an unmarked four row heat shield/bayonet lug mounted to the barrel. The barrel is choked cylinder and has a 2 3/4 inch chamber. Mounted on a 18- groove, round walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a boxed "G.H.D." cartouche over an ordnance wheel cartouche and a checkered plastic buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. With a 1918 dated Remington Model 1905 bayonet with scabbard.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 97
BBL: 20 7/8 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 935984

Fine, 60% of the original blue finish remains with large patches of moderate pitting on the receiver, barrel and heat shield along with high edge and cycling wear. There are also scattered scratches and dings. The wood is very good with scattered dings, scratches and a tight hairline crack on the bottom of the wrist. The cartouche is sharp and visible. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet and scabbard are good.