PRETTY GOOD EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 SLIDE

ACTION SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 471704 (1909). The 30" plain barrel with Winchester markings at top rear is stamped "FULL". Blued action is unmarked except for S#. Plain American walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 14" over Winchester buttplate. Forend has 18 grooves. CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining about 90% original blue with high edge wear and scattered marks and scratches mostly on left side of action. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with marks and dings; 3 or 4 fairly deep on butt. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (26-4218/MGM). CURIO. $800-1,200.