SCARCE WWII WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH PUMP
SHOTGUN. Cal 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# E954148. Bbl. 20" cyl. dated "42" on underside. Page 122 of "COMBAT SHOTGUNS" by Bruce Canfield notes that Government documents notate S# ranges between E921,300 and E986,300 with most common encountered ranges being 930,000 to 953,000. Shotgun fitted with correct 4 row sheet metal bayonet lug / handguard. Left side of adaptor stamped "W". Metal parts have a full blue finish with left side of receiver stamped "U.S." followed by flaming bomb. Breech end of bbl. stamped on top with flaming bomb over "WP" proof. 18 Groove walnut slide handle. Smooth walnut pistol grip buttstock with short fluted comb & Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of stock has boxed "G.H.D." over crossed cannons. OD green military style canvas sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: U.S. Marked Springfield 1916 date model 1905 bayonet with leather tipped tan khaki covered scabbard with belt hook. Blade has been lightly polished. Hardwood scales are very good. Leather scabbard tip appears replacement. CONDITION: receiver, bbl. & mag. tube retain 80% bright original blue with areas of thinning, high edge wear, mild freckling & light finish scratches. Heat shield retains 60% thinning original blue with scattered mild freckling & light wear. Bayonet lug appears to have been partially refinished as bottom of "W" is missing. Forward lug has numerous impact dents but remains sound. Forend shows lightly worn original finish. with scattered minor scratches & impressions. Buttstock has been sanded & refinished with freshened markings. Mirror bore. Mechanically excellent. (26-3506/BH). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.
[ translate ]SHOTGUN. Cal 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# E954148. Bbl. 20" cyl. dated "42" on underside. Page 122 of "COMBAT SHOTGUNS" by Bruce Canfield notes that Government documents notate S# ranges between E921,300 and E986,300 with most common encountered ranges being 930,000 to 953,000. Shotgun fitted with correct 4 row sheet metal bayonet lug / handguard. Left side of adaptor stamped "W". Metal parts have a full blue finish with left side of receiver stamped "U.S." followed by flaming bomb. Breech end of bbl. stamped on top with flaming bomb over "WP" proof. 18 Groove walnut slide handle. Smooth walnut pistol grip buttstock with short fluted comb & Winchester hard rubber buttplate. Left side of stock has boxed "G.H.D." over crossed cannons. OD green military style canvas sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: U.S. Marked Springfield 1916 date model 1905 bayonet with leather tipped tan khaki covered scabbard with belt hook. Blade has been lightly polished. Hardwood scales are very good. Leather scabbard tip appears replacement. CONDITION: receiver, bbl. & mag. tube retain 80% bright original blue with areas of thinning, high edge wear, mild freckling & light finish scratches. Heat shield retains 60% thinning original blue with scattered mild freckling & light wear. Bayonet lug appears to have been partially refinished as bottom of "W" is missing. Forward lug has numerous impact dents but remains sound. Forend shows lightly worn original finish. with scattered minor scratches & impressions. Buttstock has been sanded & refinished with freshened markings. Mirror bore. Mechanically excellent. (26-3506/BH). CURIO. $7,000-10,000.
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