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Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Solid Frame Riot Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Solid Frame Riot Shotgun
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Manufactured in 1919. It features a single-bead shotgun front sight. The barrel has the standard Winchester two-line address and patent markings on the left side, and is marked "CYL". Marked "MODEL 1897/-WINCHESTER-/TRADEMARK REG.IN U.S.PAT.OFF." in three lines on the slide arm. Winchester oval proof mark is stamped on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. Mounted with an 18-groove walnut forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The gun is complete with the original Winchester seal tag wrapped around the buttstock. Length of pull is 14 inches.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 12
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 691145
Condition: Excellent. The shotgun retains 95% plus of the bright original blue finish. The barrel shows no loss of finish and there is some normal usage wear on the magazine tube and slide arm, and some scattered flaking and minor spotting and pitting on the left side of receiver. The wood is also excellent with only a few minor dings and handling marks. The markings remain clear and crisp. The action is excellent.