GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
WINCHESTER MODEL 97 FIELD GRADE TAKEDOWN 16 GAUGE PRE-WAR SHOTGUN. WINCHESTER M97 756398 16GA MODERN; C&R Cal. 16ga. 28" plain bbl with metal front bead, factory marked FULL choke, 18 ring round type forend, takedown pump action. Uncapped, uncheckered pistol grip fluted comb stock. Winchester marked hard rubber buttplate. 13-3/4" LOP. Checkered hammer. SNs are matching on frame and bbl assembly. PROVENANCE: The Jon Roark Collection. CONDITION: This gun has been fully restored, both metal and wood with a bright blue finish on metal. Markings remain clear. Shows virtually no blue loss since restoration. Winchester proof marks on bbl and receiver. Bore is bright and unpitted. Standard Winchester markings on left side of bbl and on slide bar. Forend and buttstock retain all of the reapplied finish with the most minor of handling marks. This gun operates smoothly and as it should. A sound example of a 16ga 97. 50387-17 TJW (400-600)