#4 • Winchester Model 97, 12 Gauge Shotgun

Part of June Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $400.00

Status: Sold

Pump action Winchester model 97 "Takedown", 12 gauge single barrel shotgun. Manufactured in 1941 based on the serial number 1015634. Chambered 2 3/4 and choked full, also marked on the barrel. 30 inch barrel has a single bead front sight with silvering around the muzzle with an evenly faded patina from age and handling but retains visible original finish through the barrel. The bore is bright and shiny. The receiver has silvering on edges and high contact areas but maintains good blueing for its age with very minor mars on the trigger guard. Pump action is smooth with a walnut ribbed forearm that has two mars on the right side from handling but is in very good condition. Smooth hardwood buttstock has darkening near the receiver from handling but maintains very nice grain through the buttstock with a gloss finish and the original black polymer, checkered buttplate with the Winchester logo in the middle. This shotgun has been very well maintained for its age and all visible serial numbers are matching and multiple makers marks. This "Takedown" model has the ability to quickly disassemble and the barrel screws off. Lot 5 barrel is an additional takedown barrel. Serial number: 1015634 FFL status: C and R