American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 2398
Winchester Model 1897 Diamond Grade Slide Action Shotgun
Estimate: $400 - $800
Sold for
$700
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
serial number 261776 on barrel assembly and receiver, circa 1905, 30 in. barrel with brass bead front sight, 12 gauge, Full choke, both stamped on barrel at breech, two 2 line company address and patent dates on the top of the barrel, "TRAP GUN" stamped on side of action slide, straight grip stock with checkering and black diamond inlay on both sides of wrist, Winchester butt plate, angled checkering pattern to straight forearm, 13-3/4 in. LOP, 49-1/4 in. overall
Provenance: Private Collection
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Private Collection
oxidation in bore, frosting towards the muzzle, 1/2 in. abrasion with oxidation on the top of the barrel, other associated abrasions, oxidation and some wear to magazine and exterior of barrels, wear to the receiver, scattered abrasions and heavy wear to stock, lighter wear to forearm, wear to checkering, toe of butt stock and butt plate trimmed flat, slide action, trigger and hammer appear to function properly
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