ITEM # 69
Winchester Model 1897 Black Diamond Trap Slide Action Shotgun

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serial #408040, 12ga., 30" plain barrel choked full with matted top surface. Bore is bright excellent showing perhaps a handful of very very light, very sparsely scattered pits. The metal surfaces retain about 97%-98% original blue, the bulk of the loss being magazine tube wear, high edges, with wear on triggerguard and frames belly and a few minor scratches on the frames left side. The bolt is factory engraved "Trap Gun", top of the receiver is factory matted. The straight grip American walnut buttstock with black diamond inlays shows a nice wraparound checkering pattern and rates excellent. The round forend also features a wraparound checkering pattern and rates excellent. Length of pull to the original Winchester buttplate is 14". Overall a very nice 1909 manufactured black diamond trap. (2046-15) {C&R} (1800/2200) SOLD FOR $4025.00