Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Historical pump-action shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Model 1897!
*This example was a first year production and is a very desirable shotgun*
*This example was a first year production and is a very desirable shotgun*
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Serial: 41875
Date of Manufacture: 1897 (1st year production)
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" barrel with modified choke
Optics/Sights: Silver bead front
Stock/Grips: Polished walnut round knob buttstock and forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Barrel stamped Winchester address and "Pat.Nov.25.90.Dec.6.92.July 21.96.Feb.22.98.June 14.98.Oct.16.1900.Dec.26.06.July 5.10."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning.
From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. The Model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. The 16-gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 inches, while 12-gauge guns were furnished with 30-inch length barrels. Special length barrels could be ordered in lengths as short as 20 inches, and as long as 36 inches. Since the time the Model 1897 was first manufactured it has been used by American soldiers, police departments, and hunters. During the Punitive Expedition in Mexico, some US soldiers were also equipped with M97s.
Already popular before World War I, sales of the Model 1897 picked up after the war broke. This was because many were produced to meet the demands of the military. When the United States entered World War I, there was a need for more service weapons to be issued to the troops. It became clear to the United States just how brutal trench warfare was, and how great the need was for a large amount of close-range firepower while fighting in a trench, after they had observed the war for the first three years.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Great over all condition for its age showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or handling over the years that we can see!
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.
Model: 1897
Serial: 41875
Date of Manufacture: 1897 (1st year production)
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 30" barrel with modified choke
Optics/Sights: Silver bead front
Stock/Grips: Polished walnut round knob buttstock and forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Barrel stamped Winchester address and "Pat.Nov.25.90.Dec.6.92.July 21.96.Feb.22.98.June 14.98.Oct.16.1900.Dec.26.06.July 5.10."
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning.
From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. The Model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. The 16-gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 inches, while 12-gauge guns were furnished with 30-inch length barrels. Special length barrels could be ordered in lengths as short as 20 inches, and as long as 36 inches. Since the time the Model 1897 was first manufactured it has been used by American soldiers, police departments, and hunters. During the Punitive Expedition in Mexico, some US soldiers were also equipped with M97s.
Already popular before World War I, sales of the Model 1897 picked up after the war broke. This was because many were produced to meet the demands of the military. When the United States entered World War I, there was a need for more service weapons to be issued to the troops. It became clear to the United States just how brutal trench warfare was, and how great the need was for a large amount of close-range firepower while fighting in a trench, after they had observed the war for the first three years.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Great over all condition for its age showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or handling over the years that we can see!
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.
Shipping Details
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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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