1028 ASSEMBLED WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 TRENCH PUMP

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 11 @ 10:24UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 GA. S# 663491. Bbl. 20 1/4". Model 1897 pump action shotgun mfg. by Winchester in 1919 and later converted into a Trench configuration. The left side of the bbl. is marked with Winchester's mfg. information, followed by the cal. designation, and "MOD.". Metal components exhibit a blued finish overall. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with grooved pump have been lightly sanded and revarnished. Bbl. has been fitted with an unmarked aftermarket heat shield that features a bayonet lug and brass bead front sight. Matching numbers are present on the receiver and bbl. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting wear, thinning, and areas of mild surface oxidation overall, with some light to mild pitting present on the mag. tube. Mirror bore, exhibiting 3 small impressions from the heat shield screws. Wood furniture shows some scattered marks and dings from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable overall. (23-5490/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,200.