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 six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke with 2 3/4 inch chamber, and "42" date marked 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 an earlier dated barrel as was common practice during wartime production. A flaming bomb proof is present on top of the barrel at the breech, with "U.S." and a flaming bomb stamped on the left side of the receiver. Matching serial numbers marked on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a modern re-stamped boxed "G.H.D." and crossed cannons on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull.

Very fine, retains 95% original blue finish, with a small filled in hole on top of the barrel where a front sight bead once resided indicating this was likely a wartime conversion of a riot gun, and some light handling marks. Wood is very fine as professionally refinished/re-stamped with some light handling marks, and a small chip on the front edge of the pistol grip. Mechanically excellent.