Winchester Model 1897/97/M97 TRENCH GUN mfg 1918
Guns International #: 101032720 Seller's Inventory #: 41200
Category: Winchester Shotguns - Model 97 - Military Shotguns - US

Seller's Information
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Seller: CAALEX
Company: Classic Arms & Archery
Member Since: 9/16/14
First Name: Online
Last Name: Sales
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 278-8370
Fax: (859) 278-1759
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 3598
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: AmEx, Discover, Master Card, Visa, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check (item held until check cleared)



Description:
This is a Winchester 1897 U.S. Trench Gun. It is a 12-gauge shotgun with a Cylinder bore that is mirror-shiny. This WWI Trench Gun was made in 1918. It features the correct type “W” handguard/bayonet adapter, and is marked “Pat. Appl. For”. The metal has approximately 80% of its original finish. The correct factory buttplate is on the stock. The barrel and receiver have no martial markings. It is believed that less than 20% of WW1 trench guns were martially marked, and that was after the war when they were sent to other government facilities, such as the post office (Canfield's book on combat shotguns pg. 51-53, 286). It probably originally sold as surplus after the war to the Richmond, Viginia Police department.

All items are also available for sale in our brick & mortar store and are subject to prior sale. Think long, think wrong.


We are always buying unique and collectible single firearms and collections. Please give us a call at 859-278-8370 to discuss what you have available. We also offer free appraisals and guarantee TOP DOLLAR PAID for your unique and collectible firearms.


Payment
On firearms, we typically only accept credit cards or money orders/cashier's checks.
  • Sale prices reflect a 3% cash/money order discount. This discount is not valid for credit card purchases. Add 3% to the total cost for such purchases.
  • Any purchases made in the state of Kentucky incur a 6% sales tax.

Shipping
We ship firearms via UPS. They must be sent to an FFL. Hand guns must travel via Air, whilst long guns and other items can go via Ground. Non-firearm accessories, such as magazines, can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the customer's request. We provide tracking numbers with all of our transactions. If you'd like a shipping estimate, please contact us through the and provide, at the very least, a ZIP code as to where the item would be sent.
  • If paying by credit card, store policy is to ship to the billing address of the card.
  • If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal.
  • The exception is, obviously, serialized items.

Legal Policy
We can only ship items to areas in which they are legal. If you live in a more restrictive area, please check your local laws before or buying. We are, for the most part, willing to ship to the 50 states as long as it's legal. We may require proof of legality before proceeding with a transaction that is exempt from a normal law.

Please only submit an offer if you are legal to own this item.

Serialized items must be transferred through an FFL. We do accept C&R's on any applicable items. You may have to pay your FFL a fee, which is not covered by this . You are responsible to know and follow all laws (including shipping) in purchasing such items in your state. Visit these sites below to verify the laws in your area:
  • ATF
  • NRA ILA

NFA Information
Some items are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes, but is not limited to, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors. Please check with your local and state municipalities for any further regulatory requirements. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure they comply with all NFA rules and applicable laws. Such items MUST be transferred to a Class 3 FFL via a Form 3, and then transferred to you via a Form 4 from your local Class 3 dealer. The process of getting a Form 3 approved by the BATFE takes on average 6-8 weeks. Your patience is appreciated.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 97
Serial Number: 687803
Caliber Info: 12 ga.
Condition: Used
Manufacture Date: 1918