**Winchester Model 97

12 Gauge. 32" barrel length. SN: C126950. 2.75" chamber length. Full ...

**Winchester Model 97

12 Gauge. 32" barrel length. SN: C126950. 2.75" chamber length. Full Choke. Blued metal finish with round knob semi-pistol grip walnut stock and corncob forend mounting brass bead front sight. Slide-action repeating shotgun fed by an internal half length tube magazine and featuring a takedown frame. Left barrel shows standard model markings reading MODEL 97-WINCHESTER-12 GA./-TRADE MARK- followed by FULL choke marking. Right barrel address reads -MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN-/PAT. NOV. 25. 90. DEC. 6. 92. JULY. 12. 96. FEB. 22. 98. JUNE. 14. 98. OCT. 16. 1900. DEC. 25. 06. JULY. 5. 10. Barrel serial number does not match the receiver, and reads 809915.

WARNING: Ejector spring and its mounting screw are broken and must be replaced for regular function. Barrel wobbles in all directions and must be inspected by a gunsmith prior to firing.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Fair. Bore is Bright. Metal finish is a deep brown patina overall with internal cycling scratches and mars. Nick to the barrel above the address marking. Stock shows handling wear, mars, some sanded dents and scratches. Crack forming through the wrist on both sides along the mounting bolt. Ejector spring and ejector spring mounting screw have both fractured and remain tenuously in place. Collar for the magazine tube is bent, forcing the endcap to be removed before the tube can be rotated for disassembly. Barrel wobbles in all directions.WARNING: Ejector spring and its mounting screw are broken and must be replaced for regular function. Barrel wobbles in all directions and must be inspected by a gunsmith prior to firing.