Guns International #: 102332381
Seller's Inventory #: CM23-679

Category - Winchester Shotguns - Pump - Winchester Shotguns - Model 97

Category
Winchester Shotguns - Pump
Winchester Shotguns - Model 97

Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun in 12 Gauge **Built Trenchgun - Well Done - Mfg 1903**

Description:
Presented here is a nice Winchester Model 1897 pump shotgun in 12 gauge. It uses original Winchester parts but has been built into a Trench Gun configuration. The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. The Model 1897 was offered in numerous barrel lengths and grades, chambered in 12 and 16 gauge, and as a solid frame or takedown. The 16-gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 inches, while 12-gauge guns were furnished with 30-inch length barrels. Special length barrels could be ordered in lengths as short as 20 inches, and as long as 36 inches. Since the time the Model 1897 was first manufactured it has been used by American soldiers, police officers, and hunters. The Model 1897 Trench grade was an evolution of the platform. The pre-existing Winchester Model 1897 was modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel which kept the soldier's hands off a hot barrel, and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing an M1917 bayonet. This model was ideal for close combat and was efficient in trench warfare due to its 20-inch cylinder bore barrel. Buckshot ammunition was issued with the trench grade during the war. Each round of this ammunition contained nine 00 (.33-caliber) buckshot pellets. This gave considerable firepower to the individual soldier by each round that was fired. This shorter barrel and large amount of firepower is what made this grade ideal for trench warfare. This particular gun has been made to operate like a factory trench gun. Everything works perfectly and the gun is in very good physical condition with some handling marks and high edge wear. The stock and forend have some dinks and dings and have lost some of their gloss finish. This would be a cost effective way to get a working and functional Winchester 1897 "trench gun".

PRICE:    $1295.00           We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.                   
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SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897 97
Serial Number: 162997
Barrel Length: 22 inches
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Good
Wood Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Pump
Manufacture Date: 1903