Winchester Model 1897 Takedown 12 Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun with 28" Full Choke Barrel (1914–1915)
This Winchester Model 1897 Takedown is a U.S.-made 12 gauge pump-action shotgun from the 1914–1915 era with an external hammer and classic sporting configuration. It features a 28" barrel with a fixed full choke, a front bead sight, and plain wood furniture with a grooved corncob-style forend. Markings include Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A.
address and patent dates, along with a single-letter "E" stamp above the serial number.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Metal Condition: Shows extensive signs of use and handling, with a worn finish and scattered marks.
Wood Condition: Shows extensive handling wear, with noticeable marks, dents, and finish wear.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Mechanics: We have not test fired this firearm. The action functions as expected during manual operation.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. Pitting is present. The bore is clean and shiny. There are engravings of numerals and letters underneath the serial number.
The recoil pad was replaced and is slightly larger than the stock itself.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1897 Takedown shotgun
This is the takedown configuration, with the takedown joint/collar visible forward of the receiver. The receiver/action bar is marked "MODEL 1897" over "—WINCHESTER—", and the barrel is marked "12 GA." and "FULL" to match its 12 gauge chambering and fixed full choke.
The shotgun is set up in a sporting-style layout with a tubular magazine and barrel band. It wears plain, uncheckered wood furniture, paired with a grooved corncob-style wood forend that gives a secure, traditional grip for cycling the pump.
Details like the external hammer and the period-correct rollmarks help define this Model 1897 as an early 20th-century Winchester pump. The barrel carries the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven, Conn. U.S.A. marking and multiple patent dates, consistent with Model 1897 production and documentation.
With a supplied 28" barrel and 2+1 capacity, this configuration emphasizes a traditional, full-choke sporting setup. A front bead sight provides a simple, functional sighting picture appropriate to the shotgun’s intended style.