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WINCHESTER 1897

• WINCHESTER 1897 TAKEDOWN RIOT SHOTGUNcal.
  WINCHESTER 1897 TAKEDOWN RIOT SHOTGUNcal. 12 gauge, SN 730943 in two places under receiver, 19 in. barrel with brass bead front sight, "Model 1897 WINCHESTER..." stamped on slide, other manufacturer stamps on barrel, "FULL" bore marking, "WP" hallmark on top of barrel and receiver, grooved walnut forend, straight grip walnut sock, "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO." butt plate, 39-1/2 in. overall Provenance: Private Collection Note: Brunk Auctions strictly complies with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to the sale and transfer of firearms. This firearm requires the filing of an ATF form 4473 and completion of an NICS background check or proof of possession of an appropriate Federal Firearms License. It is the sole responsibility of the buyer to comply with all State firearms regulations. Condition: light oxidation and handling wear to metal components, minor scratches and dings, some bluing left on barrel and tubular magazine, shiny bore with some oxidation and residue at front sight, large scratch on forend with some dings, handling wear and variations to finish on stock, hairline or gouge in stock at receiver, various other chips and dings, slide, action and trigger appear to be in working order
• WINCHESTER 1897 12 GAUGE PUMP-ACTION
  WINCHESTER 1897 12 GAUGE PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUNImpressed, Model 1897 / Winchester Trade Mark / Reg. in US Pat. Off, additional marking illegible, Serial number E669703. Mahogany stock, grip, 20-inch single barrel, and a piercedsteel heat exchange. Popular with both civilian hunters and military personnel, with more than a million manufactured between 1897 and 1957. The gun was the best-selling slide-action shotgun on the market and is without doubt the most famous pump-action shotgun of all time. Length 39.5 in. (Cond: good, some wear and oxidation)