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 its potent close range firepower. The Winchester Model 97 Trench Gun was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II and remained in the Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield over the barrel, which has standard markings, flaming bomb and Winchester proofs on top of the breech, cylinder choke and 2 3/4 inch chamber markings on the left of the breech, and "41" dated underneath the breech. "U.S." ahead of a large flaming bomb stamped on the left rear side of the receiver, with matching serial numbers on the receiver and barrel iron. Fitted with an 18-groove forearm, smooth pistol grip stock stamped with a boxed "W.B." above crossed cannons on the left side, and a checkered Winchester buttplate. 13 7/8 inch length of pull. Includes a Remington U.S. M1917 bayonet dated "9 17" and British broad arrow marked, and olive drab green leather scabbard.