Winchester 1897 97 M97 Takedown 12 GA 30″ Full Pump Shotgun, MFD 1952 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210407SH05

Make: Winchester

Model: 1897

Serial Number: 970105

Year of Manufacture: 1952

Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4″ Shells

Action Type: Pump Action Takedown Shotgun With Tubular Magazine

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. / -U.S. OF AMERICA-“, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “MODEL 97 – 12 GA. / FULL” and “2 3/4 CHAM.”. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the receiver to the left of the sighting groove are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver and barrel extension are each marked with the serial number.

Barrel Length: 30″

Choke: Full, Fixed

Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the muzzle and the top-front of the receiver has a groove which serves as a sighting plane.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, flat-bottom semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The slide handle has only light handling marks. The buttstock has some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a more notable ding in the front of the grip and a small but deeper ding in the belly behind the grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light brown residue in the checkering, light wear and well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. Most of the balance is scattered minor surface oxidation which tends to blend well with the otherwise strong finish, more easily seen in bright lighting. The action shows light operational wear, most on the magazine tube. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.