The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. This classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition. Single bead front sight and four-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke, a 2 3/4 inch chamber, and "42" dated on the underside. The serial number of the gun dates to 1943 manufacture according to Winchester Collectors Association, and it was likely factory assembled this way with a one year earlier dated barrel as was common practice during wartime production. Flaming bomb proofs are present on top of the barrel and on the left side of the frame next to "U.S." Matching serial numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a boxed "G.H.D." (Guy H. Drewry) and crossed cannons stamped on the left, "RA-P" stamped on the bottom flat of the pistol grip indicating this trench gun passed through Raritan Arsenal, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull. Includes a scarce commercial variation Winchester M1917 bayonet with only a circled "W" logo on the blade. Reportedly, Winchester made a limited number of these non-U.S. marked bayonets in the post-World War I era, believed to have been intended for law enforcement sales with some likely instead diverted later for military use in the World War II era.