*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 BLACK DIAMOND “TRAP GUN” WITH EXTRA BARREL.

*FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 BLACK DIAMOND “TRAP GUN” WITH EXTRA BARREL. SN 477087. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Cylinder bbl and 30″ full bbl. 28″ Bbl has matted top with Winchester information on left side. “Model 1897” and “Winchester” are on slide. 30″ Bbl is marked with Winchester information on right side. “Model 97” and Winchester trademark are on left. “Model 1897 Winchester” is also on slide. Blued action marked “Trap Gun” on breech block, is factory engraved with flourishes of nicely cut shaded open scroll surrounding vignettes of game and dogs; top of action portrays a fox or coyote on mesa; left side of action has a pair of setters pointing a covey of quail in prairie background; right side of action sports a trio of flushing mallards with another two swimming in marsh. A ruffed grouse is at rear of breech. This finely detailed work is most likely the work of longtime and highly regarded Winchester engraver, John Ulrich. Very fine fiddle-figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock features inlaid ebony diamonds behind action, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, standard checkering with beaded borders, and a gold shield on toe line engraved with monogram “FJW”. Checkered, simple, round slide handles have a similar grade of fancy wood. 28″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: 000. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 30″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .727, Bore restrictions: .030. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as what appears to be factory refinished at time of replacement of 30″ bbl, which looks to have been done during the 1950’s. 30″ Bbl retains essentially all of its finish. Magazine tube shows some marks from working slide. 28″ Bbl retains most of its orig blue, cleaned to gray brown toward muzzle. Action retains essentially all of its re-blue over some small areas of pinprick pitting, engraving slightly softened, but still quite presentable. Stocks retain nearly all of their factory type varnish with a few minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. An exceptionally scarce Black Diamond. 4-44903 MGM227 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1108	$7,187.50	FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 BLACK DIAMOND “TRAP GUN” WITH EXTRA BARREL. SN 477087. (1909) Cal. 12 ga. 2-3/4″ Chambers. 28″ Cylinder bbl and 30″ full bbl. 28″ Bbl has matted top with Winchester information on left side. “Model 1897” and “Winchester” are on slide. 30″ Bbl is marked with Winchester information on right side. “Model 97” and Winchester trademark are on left. “Model 1897 Winchester” is also on slide. Blued action marked “Trap Gun” on breech block, is factory engraved with flourishes of nicely cut shaded open scroll surrounding vignettes of game and dogs; top of action portrays a fox or coyote on mesa; left side of action has a pair of setters pointing a covey of quail in prairie background; right side of action sports a trio of flushing mallards with another two swimming in marsh. A ruffed grouse is at rear of breech. This finely detailed work is most likely the work of longtime and highly regarded Winchester engraver, John Ulrich. Very fine fiddle-figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 13-1/2″ over checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Stock features inlaid ebony diamonds behind action, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, standard checkering with beaded borders, and a gold shield on toe line engraved with monogram “FJW”. Checkered, simple, round slide handles have a similar grade of fancy wood. 28″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .733. Bore restrictions: 000. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-5/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 9 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. 30″ Bbl: Bore diameter: .727, Bore restrictions: .030. Wall thickness: .063. Drop at heel: 2-9/16″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. LOP: 13-1/2″. CONDITION: Excellent, as what appears to be factory refinished at time of replacement of 30″ bbl, which looks to have been done during the 1950’s. 30″ Bbl retains essentially all of its finish. Magazine tube shows some marks from working slide. 28″ Bbl retains most of its orig blue, cleaned to gray brown toward muzzle. Action retains essentially all of its re-blue over some small areas of pinprick pitting, engraving slightly softened, but still quite presentable. Stocks retain nearly all of their factory type varnish with a few minor marks, checkering re-cut. Bores are excellent. Action is crisp. An exceptionally scarce Black Diamond. 4-44903 MGM227 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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