July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
18-1/2" barrel in 12 bore. Manufactured 1931. The solid frame Winchester model 1897 cylinder bore and stamped riot guns were built to lower the price of a Takedown Model. Most police departments, prisons, and others that did not need to break down the shotgun for carry opted for the solid frame. This shotgun barrel measures 18-1/2" presently and an extension sleeve has been added to ass 1-3/4" of length to the shotgun, which indicates that at one this barrel measured 16". Features blued finish, full magazine, walnut grooved forend, with walnut pistol grip stock, and black composite buttplate. The buttplate was replaced at one time and is not Winchester marked. Wood was refinished. there is a 2" repaired cracks at wrist. Frame retains 60-70% original blue with balance turning soft patina and high edge wear. Tube retains most of the blue mixing with brown patina forward of forearm with 50% aft. Arm is stamped "Model 97". Barrel retains approximately 70% blue mixing with soft brown patina. Bore is excellent. Bead sight is missing from front. Breech of barrel stamped "CYL". Action is perfect. There is a chip at lower wrist. Stock was shortened with new pad added. 12" LOP.