U.S. Marked Winchester 1897 Solid Frame RIOT Style Pump Shotgun, 1916 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,875.00

LSB#: WY241209LSB001

Make: Winchester

Model: 1897 Solid Frame

Serial Number: 621274

Year of Manufacture: 1916

Gauge: 12 Gauge

Action Type: Pump/Slide Action Shotgun with Tubular Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is 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. 28. 98. OCT. 16. 1900. DEC. 25. 06. JULY 5. 10.”, “12 GA” and “CYL”. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.”. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked “E / 621274”, the right-front is marked “U S” over a flaming bomb ordnance mark. The left rear of the buttstock is marked “ST. C.L. CO”.

Barrel Length: 20”

Choke: Cylinder Bore, Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front of the barrel has a metallic beaded post.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a forend which has 18 grooves, straight comb, semi-pistol grip, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester Repeating Arms Co. buttplate.  The slide handle has a few scattered minor marks and some discoloration. The buttstock has scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There are no cracks. The buttstock is notably proud to the buttplate. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 70% of its current metal finish. There are several nicks and scratches scattered throughout, some through and others under the finish. There is scattered minor surface oxidation. There is finish loss on the leading edges with most of the receiver having taken patina. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with useable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in about Good condition as refinished. The U.S. marking on the receiver does not match with the serial number range of WWI Trench Guns.  We believe the U.S. marking is fake.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

-L.S.