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Physical description
Winchester Model 97 standard takedown shotgun Type 2; rounded English style semi-pistol grip stock (pre-March 1908) with steel chequered butt plate. Full choke. 'D' above serial number denotes a mechanical modification. London proved under 1904 Rules.
History note
The significance of the white painted mark is unknown. Action is at fault.
1. roll engraved on barrel
2. roll engraved on action bar
3. stamped above serial number & underside of receiver
4. stamped into underside of stock
5. stamped underside of receiver & receiver ring
6. stamped on top left of barrel & top of receiver ring
1. MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 25. 90 DEC. 6. 92. JULY 21. 96. FEB. 22. 98. JUNE 14. 98 OCT. 16. 1900 12 GA. FULL
2. MODEL 1897 -WINCHESTER- TRADEMARK
3. D
4. W. LEES
5. 272289
6. British proof marks
