Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #3 - Cody, Wyoming
Sat, Mar 1, 2025 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 582
Winchester 1897 Model 97 Takedown 16 GA 28” MOD. Pump Slam-Fire Shotgun C&R 1922
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Make: Winchester
Model: 1897, Take Down Model
Serial Number: 707360
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: 16 Gauge with 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONNECTICUT.U.S.A. / PAT.NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY.21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE.14.98.OCT.13.1900.DEC.25.06.JULY.5.10.”, “16 GA.”, “MOD.”. The top of the barrel and the top left of the receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -Winchester- / TRADE MARK REG.IN U.S. PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number. There is an “E” above the serial number on the receiver.
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: Fixed, mod.
Sights / Optics: Bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate and 18-groove pump grip. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compressions and scratches throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are fouling streaks in the chamber and muzzle ends of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has worn to white and taken a light to dark mottled patina. The only blue that seems to remain is on the front of the magtube. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shogun rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, and is smooth. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This example is a 16 gauge takedown model made in 1922. This is a great looking gun that still has strong mechanics almost a century after it was made. It should make for a neat gun for hunting or clay shooting, or perhaps a display piece in a collection.
Model: 1897, Take Down Model
Serial Number: 707360
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: 16 Gauge with 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONNECTICUT.U.S.A. / PAT.NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY.21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE.14.98.OCT.13.1900.DEC.25.06.JULY.5.10.”, “16 GA.”, “MOD.”. The top of the barrel and the top left of the receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -Winchester- / TRADE MARK REG.IN U.S. PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number. There is an “E” above the serial number on the receiver.
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: Fixed, mod.
Sights / Optics: Bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate and 18-groove pump grip. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compressions and scratches throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are fouling streaks in the chamber and muzzle ends of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has worn to white and taken a light to dark mottled patina. The only blue that seems to remain is on the front of the magtube. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shogun rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, and is smooth. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This example is a 16 gauge takedown model made in 1922. This is a great looking gun that still has strong mechanics almost a century after it was made. It should make for a neat gun for hunting or clay shooting, or perhaps a display piece in a collection.
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