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  • Lot #1427
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Lot 1427: Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1427: Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 961
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 183
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1919. With a single brass bead sight on the 20 inch barrel with 2 3/4 inch chamber and cylinder choke. With standard markings on the action bar and barrel. Fitted with an 18 groove slide handle and smooth walnut pistol grip stock. Length of pull is 13 3/4 inches. The consignor states this shotgun was previously the property of the Erie Railroad but no identifying markings can be found.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% original blue finish remaining showing some cycling marks on the magazine tube and slide bar, some light scratches and some smaller nicks and dings on the frame. The wood is also excellent with light handling marks and a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.



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