Manufactured in 1954. Single steel bead sight, the left rear of the barrel is marked with the standard two-line address, trademark marking followed by "MODEL 97-12 GA.-2 3/4 CHAM./CYL", with the Winchester oval proof on top of the barrel at the breech and offset to the left on top of the receiver. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame and takedown ring, and mounted with a 14 groove forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered plastic Winchester buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4".

Excellent, showing 98% plus of the original high polish blue finish, showing some mild cycling wear and handling marks overall. A few specks of surface oxidation are visible on the receiver. The stock is also excellent, with some minor scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.