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Lot #460
Lot #462

Lot 461: WWI Era U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Exceptional World War I U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 461: WWI Era U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Exceptional World War I U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $8,500 - $13,000
Price Realized:
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Exceptional World War I U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 33963
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 326
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1918, this World War I era Winchester Model 1897 trench shotgun that falls into the known serial number range of approximately 620000-730000. The Winchester 1897 was one of John Browning's many contributions to American sporting and combat arms, and in both the "trench" and "riot" configurations performed fine service for military and law enforcement users, seeing action as early as 1899 in the Philippines, and earning particular fame in World War I and World War II for it's potent close range firepower. Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield over the barrel, cylinder choke, and a 2 3/4 inch chamber. "U.S. (flaming bomb)" is stamped ahead of the chamber. Fitted with an 18-groove forearm and a smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered Winchester buttplate. Includes a period leather sling and Remington M1917 bayonet. Length of pull 13 1/2 inches. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 85% plus bright original blue finish, extensive scattered flecks of pitting visible on the receiver, and mild handling evidence. The stock has a chip at the heel, otherwise, the wood is very fine with minor scratches. The bayonet is very fine. Mechanically excellent. One would have to look a long time to find a World War I 1897 Trench Gun as fine as this example!



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