*RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP.

*RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP. SN E575389. Cal. 12ga, special order 28″ bbl, matted top, single silver sighting bead, MOD choke. Left side bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT U.S.A. / PAT NOV. 25, 90, DEC 6, 92, JULY 21, 96, FEB. 22, 98, JUNE 14, 98, OCT. 16, 1900, DEC. 25, 06, JULY 5, 10. 12GA. MOD.” WP proof marks can be found left side of matting at receiver ring and left side of matte top on front receiver ring. Slide bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK.” Standard receiver with matte top, bolt marked “TRAP GUN”. Mounted with special ordered pistol grip, highly figured Circasian walnut with black diamond ebony inlay on both sides of wrist, checkered grip, deep-dish Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Forearm with wrap-around Trap grade checkering. Bore measurements: Diameter:.729, Restriction:.012, Wall thickness:.059, Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, Drop at comb: 1-3/4″, Weight: 7lbs. 9oz., LOP 13-3/4″. This exact gun is pictured and described twice in Winchester Shotguns and Shotshells, 2nd edition, by Ronald W. Stadt on pages 50 and 212. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl has 98% orig blue with a few fine scratches. Magazine tube has very good orig blue in protected areas with silvering from pumping action. Receiver has 95-97% orig blue with a few fine scratches, lightly silvering on sharp edges and tiny fine surface oxidation on rear left side. Wood is sound with sharp checkering, very good orig finish with a few minor handling marks. Forearm is sound with sharp checkering, very good orig finish and very minor handling marks. Crisp mechanics with 2 notches advanced on the head space ring and bright shiny bore. 4-40118 DS2 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	1237	$4,312.50	RARE SPECIAL ORDER WINCHESTER MODEL 97 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP. SN E575389. Cal. 12ga, special order 28″ bbl, matted top, single silver sighting bead, MOD choke. Left side bbl marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT U.S.A. / PAT NOV. 25, 90, DEC 6, 92, JULY 21, 96, FEB. 22, 98, JUNE 14, 98, OCT. 16, 1900, DEC. 25, 06, JULY 5, 10. 12GA. MOD.” WP proof marks can be found left side of matting at receiver ring and left side of matte top on front receiver ring. Slide bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK.” Standard receiver with matte top, bolt marked “TRAP GUN”. Mounted with special ordered pistol grip, highly figured Circasian walnut with black diamond ebony inlay on both sides of wrist, checkered grip, deep-dish Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Forearm with wrap-around Trap grade checkering. Bore measurements: Diameter:.729, Restriction:.012, Wall thickness:.059, Drop at heel: 2-5/8″, Drop at comb: 1-3/4″, Weight: 7lbs. 9oz., LOP 13-3/4″. This exact gun is pictured and described twice in Winchester Shotguns and Shotshells, 2nd edition, by Ronald W. Stadt on pages 50 and 212. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl has 98% orig blue with a few fine scratches. Magazine tube has very good orig blue in protected areas with silvering from pumping action. Receiver has 95-97% orig blue with a few fine scratches, lightly silvering on sharp edges and tiny fine surface oxidation on rear left side. Wood is sound with sharp checkering, very good orig finish with a few minor handling marks. Forearm is sound with sharp checkering, very good orig finish and very minor handling marks. Crisp mechanics with 2 notches advanced on the head space ring and bright shiny bore. 4-40118 DS2 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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