Winchester Model 1897 E Series Take-Down 12 Gauge Pump-Action, 30 inch Full Choke, 1913
This Winchester Model 1897 E Series Take-Down is a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun manufactured in 1913. It features the E series marking, a takedown configuration with matching serial numbers on the barrel assembly and takedown yoke, and a 30 inch full-choke carbon steel barrel. Distinctive elements include the external hammer with a checkered spur, right-side ejection port, and Winchester oval WP proofs on both the barrel and receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The finish is mostly lost. There are scratches and handling wear throughout, with some scattered pitting visible.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1897 E Series Take-Down 12 Gauge shotgun
The E Series designation and 1913 manufacture date place this Model 1897 within a notable production period for Winchester’s exposed-hammer pump guns. The takedown configuration with matching serial numbers on the barrel assembly and takedown yoke adds practical utility and collectible interest.
Its action retains hallmark Model 1897 traits, including the external hammer with a checkered spur and a trigger system that is slam-fire capable with no disconnector. Capacity is 5+1, and the length of pull measures 13.75 inches, providing a straightforward, traditional fit.
The 30 inch carbon steel barrel is set up with a full choke, suited for tighter shot patterns. The bore condition is rated Good, aligning with a clean interior that shows minor wear. Winchester’s oval WP proofs are present on both the barrel and receiver.
Furniture consists of a ribbed corncob walnut forend and a plain, uncheckered walnut stock with a pistol-grip profile, capped by a Winchester hard-rubber buttplate. The shotgun uses right-side ejection and carries an overall blued finish over its carbon steel receiver and barrel components.