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Winchester 1897 12GA SN: 510778

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
Winchester 1897 12GA SN: 510778
Vintage take-down slide-action repeating shotgun chambered for 2 3/4" 12 gauge shells, manufactured in New Haven, CT circa 1911. Features a blued finish, cut-down 19 5/8" barrel, brass bead front sight, 5 round tube magazine, smooth trigger, exposed hammer with knurled spur, single action bar, grooved walnut slide handle and smooth semi-pistol grip shoulder stock with White Line recoil pad & 13 3/8” LOP. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver and takedown extension. Shotgun shows age with bluing retained only in the protected areas and the vast majority of the metal surfaces bearing a mottled grey/brown patina. The magazine band is a bit loose and can slide out of position, although not easily; the band screws appear snug - repair or parts replacement possibly required to get the band tight. Action is sound, the bore has good luster with scattered light pitting, the markings are good and the walnut stocks are near good with blemishes & wear.
Condition is NRA Fair - loose barrel band
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