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Lot #1434
Lot #1436

Lot 1435: Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Lot 1435: Excellent Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Riot Shotgun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2015

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
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: 1239
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 185
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1918. This shotgun is consecutively numbered to the two previous lots. 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. See Bob Seijas' article "The Erie Winchesters" in Man at Arms.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 97% plus original blue finish remaining, small areas of light edge wear, some small dings and light surface scratches. The wood is also excellent with light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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