*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Additional Information) Please Note: Consignor states that “This is an orig trench gun and it is correct”.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN. SN 955022. Cal. 12 ga. Fine WWI trench gun with 21″ cylinder bore bbl and a sheet metal hand guard/bayonet lug with 4 rows of perforations. This was originally a take down model that was altered into a trench gun and was fitted with solid frame magazine cap. It has the Ordnance Corps flaming bomb on top of bbl by Winchester proof mark and a large “U.S.” and flaming bomb on left side of receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with rnd ribbed forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of stock has the “G.H.D.” cartouche in a rectangle and a small Ordnance Corps wheel. Stock & bayonet lug have sling loops. This appears to have been an Ordnance Corps conversion from an orig riot gun as the orig front bead on the bbl was filed flat on top but it does appear to be an authentic trench gun. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig factory finish to both metal & wood with only sharp edge wear and a few scratches on receiver and some minor rust freckles on handguard. Stock has a few minor handling & storage nicks & dings. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-31824 JR244 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	387	$5,750.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Additional Information) Please Note: Consignor states that “This is an orig trench gun and it is correct”. WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN. SN 955022. Cal. 12 ga. Fine WWI trench gun with 21″ cylinder bore bbl and a sheet metal hand guard/bayonet lug with 4 rows of perforations. This was originally a take down model that was altered into a trench gun and was fitted with solid frame magazine cap. It has the Ordnance Corps flaming bomb on top of bbl by Winchester proof mark and a large “U.S.” and flaming bomb on left side of receiver. Mounted with very nicely figured American walnut with rnd ribbed forearm & semi-pistol grip stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber buttplate. Left side of stock has the “G.H.D.” cartouche in a rectangle and a small Ordnance Corps wheel. Stock & bayonet lug have sling loops. This appears to have been an Ordnance Corps conversion from an orig riot gun as the orig front bead on the bbl was filed flat on top but it does appear to be an authentic trench gun. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Overall retains 96-97% strong orig factory finish to both metal & wood with only sharp edge wear and a few scratches on receiver and some minor rust freckles on handguard. Stock has a few minor handling & storage nicks & dings. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-31824 JR244 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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