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Winchester Model 97 12 GA SN: 801197

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 700.00 USD
Winchester Model 97 12 GA SN: 801197
Vintage pump shotgun manufactured circa 1929. Take down receiver gun has had barrel shortened and a "trench gun" ventilated heat shield type top hand guard (with bayonet lug) added to create the appearance of a US military WWI trench gun. Barrel marked "Full", choke now measures as Cylinder. Features blued finish, ribbed walnut pump handle, smooth walnut shoulder stock with curved wrist, 20.5" barrel, brass bead front sight, external hammer, plastic buttplate. Bore is good condition, shows tiny pits or other residue giving a slightly dark appearance. Metal retains good coverage of muted brown and gray colors, bare metal where handled or where moving parts rub, edge losses throughout. Heat shield appears newer, with much darker color factory blue remaining, some denting, some rust on screws. Pump handle is varnished, good condition. Stock is a newer replacement, in very good condition, wood is high where it meets receiver. Numbers match on receiver and receiver extension. Markings generally sharp, numbers show as shallow on receiver extension. Hammer "follows" when pumping, can be manually cocked. Condition is NRA Fair (mechanical issue) *** C&R Firearm ***