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Lot #4595
Lot #4597

Lot 4596: World War I Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun

World War I Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4596: World War I Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun

World War I Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,000
Price Realized:
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World War I Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3412
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Manufactured in 1918, this World War I era U.S. marked Winchester Model 1897 trench shotgun falls into the approximate known serial range of E613000-E705000. Restamped "U.S./flaming bomb" marked on right of receiver. Six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug marked "PAT.APPL.FOR.", cylinder choke, 2 3/4" chamber, and 13 3/4" LOP. Includes brown leather sling, refurbished "1917" dated Winchester M1917 bayonet and leather scabbard.

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