#7 • Factory Engraved Winchester Model 1897 Shotgun with Extra Barrel

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: Sold

$50,000 - $75,000 12 gauge, 28" full matted barrels, S/N189948. Pull 13-7/8," Drop is 2 1/2" and 1 3/8". The magazine retainer is gold plated, as is the takedown part of the barrel. The left side of the frame has two pointer dogs on point while standing in an open grass and brush field. The entire scene is bordered by an arabesque type scroll and filled in with floral engraving. The breechblock is marked "Trap Gun" The right side of the frame shows a retriever dog carrying a quail in an oval vignette. The rest of the frame is covered with floral engraving. **The frame retains most of the original gold finish. The barrels retain nearly all of the bright original factory blue finish. Finely checkered stock and forearm with the stock carrying a black diamond.**