Guns International #: 100670025
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Guns International #: 100670025
Category - Winchester Shotguns - Model 97
- Military Shotguns - US
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Seller: goodmanguns
Company: William T. Goodman Member Since: 10/16/15
First Name: William
Last Name: Goodman
State:
Montana
Zip: 59715
Country: United States
Phone: (406) 587-3131
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: checks, cashiers/bank check, money order
U.S. AND FLAMING BOMB MARKED WINCHESTER 1897 RIOT GUN
Description: U.S. AND FLAMING BOMB MARKED 1897 RIOT GUN, 12 GA., #722XXX, TAKEDOWN WITH MATCHING NUMBERS, has the U.S. and flaming bomb marking on the left side of the receiver just above the forward part of the trigger guard and the flaming bomb on the top of the barrel ahead of the Winchester proof mark, the stock has the "AA" cartouche which I believe stands for Augusta Arsenal who probably took this one in at some point for cleaning/refurbishing for re-issue in World War II, has the scarce military style rear sling swivel inletted with two screws and the front swivel in the magazine retaining band, still in desirable original factory blue (as opposed to later Parkerizing done by arsenals), retains good receiver blue on the sides & top with heavy silvered edge wear and some thinning, fine thinning barrel blue, exc. forend, exc. early style thin wrist/high comb butt stock with only the beginning of a typical age crack coming back from the receiver- minor, exc. Winchester embossed hard rubber butt plate, tight action, bright bore, 20" barrel marked "CYL" as it should, either a late W.W. I issue or an early "inter-war" issue, has an excellent "R.I.A. 1917" marked sling, very difficult to find these days especially not Parkerized SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1897 US Riotgun Serial Number: 722XXX Condition: fine Barrels: 20" CYL Gauge Info: 12 ga. Chokes: CYL |
Guns International #: 100670025
Guns International #: 100670025