Winchester Model 97 Trench Gun - 1943 mfg
| Year: | 1943 |
| Maker: | Winchester |
| Type: | Model 97 Trench Gun |
| Caliber: | 12 Gauge |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Condition: | 70% |
Description
11/11/26 - For sale is a Winchester Model 97 Trench Gun made in 1943, chambered in 12 gauge. The shotgun is in 70% condition; it has its original blued finish with notable finish loss all around. The receiver has speckling of surface corrosion remnants and shallow pitting, and the barrel also has some shallow corrosion damage. The magazine tube has heavy wear from the pump. The receiver is marked "U.S." with the ordnance flaming bomb. The stock and forend are in fairly good condition, but the upper wrist has a 1.5" hairline crack stemming from the receiver. The left side of the buttstock has the boxed GHD Marshall markings. The bore is a 9/10; it is bright with some light surface wear. The barrel measures a correct 20" and has a fixed cylinder choke. There is a plugged front sight hole, which has been observed in late contract Model 97 Trench Guns, as noted in Bruce Canfield's "Combat Shotguns" book.
Specifications
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | 70% |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Maker: | Winchester |
| Year: | 1943 |
| Type: | Model 97 Trench Gun |
| Caliber: | 12 Gauge |
