Winchester USA Model 1897 (M97) Pump Action 16 Bore Combat Shotgun As Used by WW1 American Troops For Trench Clearing**UK/EU 2023 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 18327 None Pump Action

Winchester USA Model 1897 (M97) Pump Action 16 Bore Combat Shotgun As Used by WW1 American Troops For Trench Clearing**UK/EU 2023 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 18327 - 18327

The Winchester Model 1897, also known as the Model 97, M97, or Trench Gun, is a pump-action shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. The Model 1897 was an evolution of the Winchester Model 1893 designed by John Browning. Since the time the Model 1897 was first manufactured it has been used by American Military, Police Departments and Hunters. This model of shotgun was favoured by U.S. WW1 troops as Trench clearing weapons. This Model 1897, 12 Gauge Sotgun is furnished with a 28” barrel (46 ½” overall). It has all original metal & Walnut wood furniture. The barrel is stamped with the Winchester repeating arms Company address and Patent details and proof inspection marks and the left side of the slide ' WINCHESTER MODEL 1897 16 GA’. The bottom of the frame and barrel are numbered ‘C132419’ which dates its manufacture to 1901. Deactivated to EU specification in 2023 the weapon’s hammer and trigger move and the slide racks back and forward. The price includes UK/EU deactivation certificate and UK Delivery. Sn 18327

£1,200.00