Winchester Model 1897 C-Series 12 Gauge Takedown Pump-Action, 30 in Full Choke, 5+1, 1900
This Winchester Model 1897 C-Series takedown 12 gauge was manufactured in 1900 and features the hallmark exposed hammer, right-side ejection, and a 30-inch barrel marked Full choke. The receiver bears the C-prefix denoting the C-Series engineering revision, and the slide bar is marked "MODEL 1897 - WINCHESTER - TRADE MARK." It combines classic functionality with the practical takedown configuration and a 5+1 tubular magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut buttstock and wood fore-end are cracked. Finish wear and age-appropriate blemishing are present. The action maintains good function.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1897 C-Series 12 gauge takedown pump-action shotgun
The C-Series designation on the receiver indicates this shotgun incorporates the noted engineering revision within the Model 1897 line. It retains the exposed hammer layout with right-side ejection, delivering the recognizable manual of arms associated with this model.
This is the takedown variant, identifiable by the joint and collar ahead of the receiver, allowing the barrel and magazine assembly to separate from the receiver for transport and storage. The slide bar is factory marked "MODEL 1897 - WINCHESTER - TRADE MARK."
The 30-inch barrel is marked Full choke, and the tubular magazine provides a 5+1 capacity. The trigger system lacks a disconnector, making it slam-fire capable as designed for this model.
Furniture includes a grooved corncob-style wood fore-end and a plain walnut pistol-grip buttstock fitted with a steel buttplate. The stock is smooth with no checkering. This shotgun was manufactured in 1900 in the United States.