Winchester Model 1897 -Slide Action Repeater Takedown -12 Ga, Shotgun - Smooth walnut pistol grip style stock, grooved slide handle and butt plate. 5 round tubular magazine, ( includes original 2 shot wooden plug ) 30 In. plain barrel, full choke with front sight bead. Bore is clean and bright. Barrel and receiver are retaining 100% bluing. Stock and forend are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. Previous owner had this shotgun professionally restored overall condition is excellent. Includes a new soft sleeve. This is a John Browning design that became famous in WWI with it's external hammer slam fire design. It was offered in a number of variations from the standard Field design for hunting to the Trench shotgun with a bayonet lug for close combat. This one was manufactured in 1924. Approximately one million units sold while in production from 1897 to 1957. A great addition to any shotgun collection.
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