Winchester 1897 12 Ga Pump Action Shotgun
DESCRIPTION
WINCHESTER 1897 12 ga. Pump Action Shotgun, 24" Barrel, Needs Repair, Shiny Bore, Tight Action, sn:D382647 This John Browning design in 12 gauge features a smooth pump action, The buttstock and forend display figured American walnut, finely checkred panels on stock. The buttstock is fitted with a ventilated rubber recoil pad. A grooved forend provides a secure hold. The receiver and barrel wear a deep, blued finish throughout. Butt Stock features inlay diamond at wrist, Chambered for 2 3/4" shells, full choke, 13.75" LOP, 1.75" 2.5" drop at heel. NEEDS REPAIR, Hammer will not fall when trigger is pulled. Appears to have had after market ventilated rib installed and subsequently removed. Might need other repairs as well.
Estate & Gun Consignment Auction #105
Auction Result
Lot
105040
Hammer Price
$375
Sold On
Jul 12, 2026
Hammer price excludes buyer’s premium
COLLECTOR NOTES
The Winchester Model 1897 is an early exposed-hammer pump shotgun designed by John Browning and associated with American sporting, law-enforcement, and military use. Original configuration, barrel length, markings, and condition are critical to collector value, and surviving examples retain strong Old West and trench-gun-era interest even when configured as sporting guns.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer:
Winchester
Model:
1897
Caliber:
12 Ga
Action:
Pump Action Shotgun
Barrel Length:
24"
Condition:
Needs Repair
Serial Number:
D382647
