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 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 Date: February 16, 2023
Estimated Price: $3,750 - $5,000
Price Realized: 
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
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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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