Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this desirable pump-action shotgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1897!
This particular Winchester Model 1897 bears the stamp “B.C.S.D.,” which represents the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. The Model 1897, a widely issued pump-action shotgun renowned for its rugged reliability, saw extensive use by law enforcement agencies throughout the early to mid-20th century. However, because multiple states, including Kentucky, Missouri, and many others, have a Boone County, and due to very little information available, it is difficult to determine which state this shotgun was issued to. Overall, this department-stamped shotgun is highly collectible by both Winchester and firearm enthusiasts.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1897
Serial: 242543
Date of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Barrel with Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the buttstock are stamped “B.C.S.D”, which indicates the Boone County Sheriff Department. Also, there are many Boone County Sheriff Departments in many different states, making it hard to determine which state this Boone County Sheriff Department shotgun was issued to.
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.
Model: 1897
Serial: 242543
Date of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 26" Barrel with Cylinder Choke
Optics/Sights: Brass Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Buttstock with Ribbed Walnut Forearm
Action: Pump-Action
Markings: Standard / Both sides of the buttstock are stamped “B.C.S.D”, which indicates the Boone County Sheriff Department. Also, there are many Boone County Sheriff Departments in many different states, making it hard to determine which state this Boone County Sheriff Department shotgun was issued to.
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.
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.
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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