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Winchester Model 97 12 Ga. SN 1001833

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Winchester Model 97 12 Ga. SN 1001833
This take-down shotgun has been altered to appear to be a U.S. Military M97 Trench gun. Vintage pump-action, take-down shotgun manufactured 1955. 20" barrel with 3/4 tube magazine. 2 3/4" chamber, CYL choke. Barrel appears to have been cut down to 20". A type "W" parkerized bayonet attachment is attached to the barrel. Faint "U S" is marked on the right receiver, no flaming bomb. Barrel markings read "Made in New Haven Conn, US of America", and "Winchester Trade Mark" "Model 97-12 GA-2 3/4 cham CYL", incorrect for guns with serial numbers above 915,000. (U.S Winchester Trench and Riot Guns, by Joe Poyer, page 20) Winchester proofs on both the barrel, and receiver. Bore is bright, very good condition. Metal surfaces display a splotchy brown and gray color, with scaly texture, some pitting. Bayonet lug has some thin brownish discoloration over medium gray parkerizing. Grooved pump handle is good condition. Shoulder stock is poor to fair, lots of moderate gouges, some small cracks. No buttplate. Numbered takedown extension matches serial. Action is stiff, seems to operate properly. Condition is NRA Fair *** C&R Firearm ***