Winchester Model 1897 pump action shotgun - 12 Ga. - 1903 Manuf. Date

For sale we are offering a Winchester Model 1997 chambered in 12 gauge. Serial number indicates this shotgun was manufactured in 1903. This vintage pump shotgun is in good condition with some moderate handling wear. The 28” barrel bluing has given way to a brown grey patina. There is scattered freckling on the barrel. The muzzle is very good with blue loss; no damage. The smooth bore is Very Good; bright without pitting. Receiver shows very little bluing, again with some scattered freckling. The walnut stock shows signs of use. There is one larger chip on the neck of the stock, left side behind receiver. Walnut pump action fore-end is worn with a small crack. Gun appears to function properly but needs a thorough cleaning. This shotgun was recently oiled and the remnants of that oil can be seen in the photographs. COLLECTIBLE SHOTGUN! C&R ELIGIBLE! **** PLEASE NOT WE ONLY ACCEPT MASTERCARD AND VISA AS FORMS OF PAYMENT **** Make: Winchester Model: 1897 Gauge: 12 Gauge SN#: 380XXX Action Type: Pump Action Barrel Length / Condition: 28”, Good with freckling; pitting Ribbing (Y/N): No Receiver Condition (ie. Bluing, Engraving, etc.): Good with wear, freckling Stock Condition (, Wear, etc.): Fair to Good with moderate wear Fore-end Condition (ie. Checkering, Wear, etc.): Good with light wear Kind of Sights (ie. Front, Rear): Front brass bead sight Trigger/Grip: Very Good Recoil Pad: Vintage “Pachmayr ” recoil pad PLEASE LOOK AT ALL PHOTOGRAPHS FOR CONDITION Please know the legality of any weapon in your state before bidding. If a gun can’t be transferred to you we will charge a 15% re-stocking fee. Also, we are a PART TIME business, Only in office on Saturdays 10am-4pm. If you make an offer on Sunday-friday we may not get back to you for 24+ hours, please send us an email with any questions, and we will do our best to get back in a timely manner. Thank You. We are not a shop open to the public, no private viewings. We stand behind our descriptions, and gladly take returns, however we know based on the descriptions given, you will not be disappointed. No Face To Face Transfers! Please note: Clicking "buy" does not guarantee that this gun is yours, However clicking “Buy” will reserve this gun for you, if it hasn’t been sold in store. We will try to do our best to remove the posts as efficiently as possible, but sometimes delays may ensue. “Buy” is your safest bet to reserve a gun. Also please add 6.25% MA state sales tax (if bidding from MA) and 3% credit card shop courtesy fee. After Clicking “buy” we will need the following from you, via email before we ship. 1: A copy of your preferred FFL’s license via email () 2: Your preferred method of payment (If Credit card: 16 digit, MM/YY exp date, 3 digit code Plus billing address) 3: Your Shipping information/ Your preferred FFL’s Shipping information. You have 5 business days to arrange payments and ffl information to us. Any purchase not completed within this time frame will be cancelled, and the ad will be put back active online. Please before calling with concerns read these conditions and meet them accordingly.