U.S. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Gun, mfg. 1917, slide action, 12 gauge, 20" barrel with cylinder choke, bayonet lug with last patent date "Mar. 19, 1918", barrel top marked with two line address, patents, last patent date "July 4 .10", marked at slide bar on three lines "Model 1897, Winchester, trade mark", marked at left receiver "U.S.", PW proof marks at barrel rear and receiver front, hardwood stock stamped at right side "B" over "P" over "D" with "20" to right (later police department markings, possibly the Boston PD documented online), two sling swivels, military style leather sling, checkered metal butt plate, action good, metal mostly brown with most scratches at right receiver, stock with numerous dents, scratches and some wood loss at left side, bore is bright with no discernible dents, SN E6496XX *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* Start Price: $600.00 Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact utilize the ?ask a question? tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.