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Lot 451: Two Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 451: Two Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotguns

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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A) Winchester Model 1897 Trench Configured Riot Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 1/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2716
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Frosted.
Description:

Manufactured in 1899, subsequently reconfigured as a trench shotgun with added World War II era four-hole ventilated trench heat shield/bayonet lug assembly. Cylinder choke and 13 7/8" LOP. Includes an M1907 brown leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good as reconfigured/modified, with much of the original finish, some cycling and edge wear, and freckling. Wood is also very good, with some cracks in the forearm, and scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



B) World War I Era Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Type: Shotgun
Gauge: 12
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2716
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Frosted.
Description:

Manufactured in 1918, falling within the approximate known U.S. trench shotgun serial range of E613000-E705000, without U.S. Ordnance markings. Six-hole replacement/refurbished heat shield with bayonet lug marked "PAT.APPL.FOR.", cylinder choke and 13 7/8" LOP. Includes a Boyt brown leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good with half of the original finish, cycling and edge wear, brown patina and freckling. Wood is also very good with a chipped section to the left above the trigger guard, some cracks in the wrist, and scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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