*WINCHESTER M1897 WWII TRENCH GUN.

*WINCHESTER M1897 WWII TRENCH GUN. SN E930287. 12 ga. 20″ bbl. This shotgun falls into the early SN range of a WWII Winchester Trench gun. The SN on both the bbl and receiver match. Shotgun is the proper WWII takedown version and has the “WP” circled Winchester proof marks on the top of the receiver and the bbl. Left side of receiver is stamped “US” and there is no flaming bomb next to the “US” marking, which is proper for early WWII M1897s. There is a flaming bomb just above the Winchester proof on the top of the bbl. Bbl is properly marked “M97 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK GA 2-3/4 CHAM CYL”. Handguard/bayonet attachment has the six holes appropriate for a WWII trench gun but is not marked and is a high quality reproduction. The stock is the WWII, thick wrist, low comb version. The stock has an incredibly crisp “WB” inspection stamp inside a rectangle over the crossed cannons. Sling swivel appears to be orig Winchester and has been inletted with factory quality. Buttplate is the black checkered Winchester Repeating Arms Company logo version. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shotgun retains approx 94-95% of what appears to be a professional grade refinishing. The “E” in the SN is quite faded, most likely from wear and yet it retains full blue in this area. Buttstock retains approx 95% of its orig varnish. Inspector mark and ordnance wheel are super crisp and are stacked one over the other. Bright shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. 4-59935 CSW29 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	3349	$2,875.00	*WINCHESTER M1897 WWII TRENCH GUN. SN E930287. 12 ga. 20″ bbl. This shotgun falls into the early SN range of a WWII Winchester Trench gun. The SN on both the bbl and receiver match. Shotgun is the proper WWII takedown version and has the “WP” circled Winchester proof marks on the top of the receiver and the bbl. Left side of receiver is stamped “US” and there is no flaming bomb next to the “US” marking, which is proper for early WWII M1897s. There is a flaming bomb just above the Winchester proof on the top of the bbl. Bbl is properly marked “M97 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK GA 2-3/4 CHAM CYL”. Handguard/bayonet attachment has the six holes appropriate for a WWII trench gun but is not marked and is a high quality reproduction. The stock is the WWII, thick wrist, low comb version. The stock has an incredibly crisp “WB” inspection stamp inside a rectangle over the crossed cannons. Sling swivel appears to be orig Winchester and has been inletted with factory quality. Buttplate is the black checkered Winchester Repeating Arms Company logo version. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Shotgun retains approx 94-95% of what appears to be a professional grade refinishing. The “E” in the SN is quite faded, most likely from wear and yet it retains full blue in this area. Buttstock retains approx 95% of its orig varnish. Inspector mark and ordnance wheel are super crisp and are stacked one over the other. Bright shiny bore. Crisp mechanics. 4-59935 CSW29 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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