Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1897, Takedown, "E" Series.
(Please note that the buttstock has been cracked and taped)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1897, Takedown, "E" Series
Serial: 459628
Date of Manufacture: 1909 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blue (Patina)
Barrel Length: 32" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Grooved Walnut Fore-end (Please note that the buttstock has been cracked and taped)
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the action bar is marked "MODEL 1897 -WINCHESTER- TRADEMARK REG.IN.U.S.PAT.OFF. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / PAT. NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY 21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE 14.98.OCT.16.1900.DEC.25.06 / 12 GA.” and "FULL". The top of the barrel and the receiver are marked with a "WP" proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the letter "E" above the serial number “459628”. The bottom of the barrel extension is also marked with the serial number "459628".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897 cemented its place as history's most celebrated exposed-hammer, pump-action shotgun, often roll-stamped or referred to by enthusiasts as the "Model 97" or "M97". It was engineered specifically as a rugged, smokeless-powder upgrade over the mechanically weak Model 1893. Over its sixty-year manufacturing run from May 1897 to September 1957, the factory turned out 990,521 units, picking up its serialization right where the 1893 sequence ended at serial number 34,151 and running through number 1,024,701. While the platform debuted strictly as a fixed, solid-frame 12-gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, Winchester modernized the lineup in April 1898 with a modular Take Down frame style. This was followed in March 1899 by the Take Down 16-gauge variant (beginning at serial number 70,605) utilizing a 2 9/16-inch chamber. Though it started as a slow seller, the 16-gauge eventually accounted for 13.55% of total production, with roughly 134,175 units. The catalog boasted specialized tiers ranging from standard Field, Fancy, and Brush models to Standard Trap, Special Trap, Pigeon, and Tournament trims. The short 20-inch barrel variants became legendary in tactical circles; the police favored the bare-barreled Riot models, while the front-line Trench version was distinguished by its ventilated steel handguard, integrated bayonet lug, and mandatory sling swivels.
Model: 1897, Takedown, "E" Series
Serial: 459628
Date of Manufacture: 1909 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: 12 Gauge / 2 3/4"
Finish: Blue (Patina)
Barrel Length: 32" Barrel with Fixed Full Choke
Optics/Sights: Fixed Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Grooved Walnut Fore-end (Please note that the buttstock has been cracked and taped)
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the action bar is marked "MODEL 1897 -WINCHESTER- TRADEMARK REG.IN.U.S.PAT.OFF. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / PAT. NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY 21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE 14.98.OCT.16.1900.DEC.25.06 / 12 GA.” and "FULL". The top of the barrel and the receiver are marked with a "WP" proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the letter "E" above the serial number “459628”. The bottom of the barrel extension is also marked with the serial number "459628".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897 cemented its place as history's most celebrated exposed-hammer, pump-action shotgun, often roll-stamped or referred to by enthusiasts as the "Model 97" or "M97". It was engineered specifically as a rugged, smokeless-powder upgrade over the mechanically weak Model 1893. Over its sixty-year manufacturing run from May 1897 to September 1957, the factory turned out 990,521 units, picking up its serialization right where the 1893 sequence ended at serial number 34,151 and running through number 1,024,701. While the platform debuted strictly as a fixed, solid-frame 12-gauge with a 2 3/4-inch chamber, Winchester modernized the lineup in April 1898 with a modular Take Down frame style. This was followed in March 1899 by the Take Down 16-gauge variant (beginning at serial number 70,605) utilizing a 2 9/16-inch chamber. Though it started as a slow seller, the 16-gauge eventually accounted for 13.55% of total production, with roughly 134,175 units. The catalog boasted specialized tiers ranging from standard Field, Fancy, and Brush models to Standard Trap, Special Trap, Pigeon, and Tournament trims. The short 20-inch barrel variants became legendary in tactical circles; the police favored the bare-barreled Riot models, while the front-line Trench version was distinguished by its ventilated steel handguard, integrated bayonet lug, and mandatory sling swivels.
These combat shotguns underwent distinct structural changes over time: World War I contracts mandated rigid solid-frame receivers, while World War II variations transitioned to take-down configurations stamped with official "U.S." text and flaming ordnance bomb proof marks. Today, authentic military-issued specimens, law enforcement-marked variants, and rare high-grade civilian versions are highly prized collector's items.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1191974003 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-09 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
175 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-08-09 17:22:35 |
