Guns International #: 101860435
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-2060

Category - Winchester Shotguns - Winchester Shotguns - Model 97

Category
Winchester Shotguns
Winchester Shotguns - Model 97

Scarce Winchester Model 1893 12 Ga.Pump Shotgun **SOLD**

Description:
The 1893 was Winchester's first pump action shotgun and was originally designed for black powder shells. However, by the late 1890's shells loaded with smokeless powder were becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, the original Model 1893 was not strong enough to handle these stronger loads. Winchester introduced an improved version of the 1893 to handle these new smokeless rounds which it re-designated the Model 1897. Fearing lawsuits, Winchester issued one of the first national product recalls in the United States, encouraging all owners of the Model 1893 to return their guns to the factory in exchange for brand new Model 1897's. Of the approximately 34,000 units produced, many were returned and scrapped by Winchester. Today, while it is not impossible to find a surviving Model 1893, they are far from common and it can be a challenge to locate survivors in decent condition. We rarely see these and most have been well-used with little or no finish remaining and/or are inoperable. This particular example has survived with a lot of its original finish and is in good working order. While this is one of the better 1893's we've seen in quite some time, the barrel which was originally 30" choked full has been trimmed down to 28" with no choke remaining. Otherwise, this is a very nice example. The bore is in Good condition but shows scattered pitting thoughout. The action works nicely as well. A hard to find Winchester that would fill a spot in a Winchester 1897/pump gun  collection. PRICE:   $995      We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974.   PH. 859-276-1419         We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives.    Have a Individual Firearm,  Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you.       (sales at am-firearms)
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 4563
Barrel Length: 28
Chambers: 2-5/8