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Lot #626

Lot 625: Winchester Model 1897 Takedown Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 625: Winchester Model 1897 Takedown Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1897 Takedown Riot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3262
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 146
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1920 with a single brass bead sight, choked cylinder and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two line address and patent date information in front of "12 GA. and "CYL.". Mounted on an 18 groove ribbed round forearm and pistol grip stock with a hard rubber buttplate. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, 90% original blue finish with muzzle wear, scratches around the bead sight, some takedown and cycling wear, the takedown ring has traces of the original finish with a smooth brown/gray patina, some scratches on the receiver and high edge wear. The wood is very good with a number of scattered scratches and light dings. Mechanically excellent.



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