September 20th 2015 Premier Firearms Sale
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/19/2015
.12 bore with a 20" barrel. Manufactured 1904. This is a custom built Winchester Model 1897 hammer trench gun like those used in the trenches during the first World War. The basis was a round knob takedown 12 gauge field gun. The barrel has been shortened to 20", a reproduction heat shield/bayonet lug attachment has been added, a Springfield 1903 sling swivel has been added to stock. All metal surfaces retain approximately 98% of the reapplied blue finish. Original round knob walnut stock is very good with one 3/4" grain separation at bottom tang. Sports a smooth blued steel buttplate and the early 17-line corncob forend with three screw attachment and a 2" repaired crack on right side. Perfect action. Very good bore.