*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN.

*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN. SN 934097. Cal. 12 ga. Usual configuration with blue finish, 20-1/2″ Cylinder choked bbl with perforated metal handguard that has bayonet lug attachment. This was originally a takedown shotgun that was altered to solid frame by having the takedown capability removed. Top of bbl has a small flaming bomb proof above the Winchester proof with a large “U.S.” on left rear side of receiver. Stock is unmarked but has orig military style sling loop with a corresponding sling wire through the bayonet lug. Stock has flat bottom pistol grip with checkered steel buttplate. Lower sling swivel screw is a replacement. These fine shotguns were in use through three wars, WWI, WWII & Vietnam and are rarely ever found with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue. Stock has a fine hairline back of trigger guard, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37480 JR67 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1056	$2,300.00	SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN. SN 934097. Cal. 12 ga. Usual configuration with blue finish, 20-1/2″ Cylinder choked bbl with perforated metal handguard that has bayonet lug attachment. This was originally a takedown shotgun that was altered to solid frame by having the takedown capability removed. Top of bbl has a small flaming bomb proof above the Winchester proof with a large “U.S.” on left rear side of receiver. Stock is unmarked but has orig military style sling loop with a corresponding sling wire through the bayonet lug. Stock has flat bottom pistol grip with checkered steel buttplate. Lower sling swivel screw is a replacement. These fine shotguns were in use through three wars, WWI, WWII & Vietnam and are rarely ever found with strong orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 93-95% strong orig blue. Stock has a fine hairline back of trigger guard, otherwise wood is sound with minor handling & use marks and retains most of its orig factory finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-37480 JR67 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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