3479 - (C) WINCHESTER 1897 TRENCH STYLE SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN WITH BAYONET. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 97 Trench Serial No. E926609 Barrel Length: 20” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4” Chamber: 2 - 3/4” Choke: Cylinder Gauge: 12 Winchester 1897 trench style slide action shotgun with bayonet. Appears to have been built from a Winchester Model 1897 riot gun and a Winchester Model 1897 trench gun heat shield and bayonet assembly. Action and take down assembly were made 1941. Barrel is dated “42” on the underside. “U.S.” markings and flaming ordnance mark on the left hand side of the receiver are correct. Proofs on the barrel, including the flaming bomb are also present and correct. Stock bears a boxed “WB” with crossed cannons underneath. Bayonet assembly is marked “W”. Round smooth bore barrel with front bead sight. Original Winchester high gloss finish has turned to a nice patina throughout. Original hardwood stock set with hard plastic “Winchester” marked butt plate. Cylinder choke bore, 2 - 3/4” chamber. Includes unmarked web sling and a “1917” dated “W” (Winchester) marked bayonet, scabbard and frog. CONDITION: Metal retains little to none of its original finish with areas of wear and patina. Stock is very good with minor handling marks and scratches. Bore is clean. Mechanically fine. Bayonet and sling are very good with light wear. JWA 2,000 - 2,500 3480 - (C) WINCHESTER MODEL 42 .410 SEMI AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Serial No. 31345 Barrel Length: 26” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Chamber: 3” Gauge: .410 1938 Vintage Winchester Model 42. 26” plain barrel, skeet choke, 3” chamber. Checkered walnut forearm and stock. Straight, English style grip. Original black composite buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97% original blue. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Wood is excellent with a light coat of finish added. From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. -MKS- 1,000 - 1,500 3481 - (M) BENELLI SUPER BLACK EAGLE SEMI AUTOMATIC 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH SCOPE. Manufacturer: Benelli Model: Super Black Serial No. U150574 Barrel Length: 24” FFL Status: Modern Chamber: 3” Gauge: 12 Benelli 12 gauge Super Black Eagle with 3” chamber. Fitted with a 24-inch rifled “slug” barrel with front and rear sights. Mounted with a 2-7 variable power Leupold Vari X-II scope. Woodland camo with synthetic stock and forearm. Black rubber Benelli marked recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent showing little use. Bore is bright. Action is crisp. PROVENANCE: From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. -MKS- 1,000 - 1,500 3482 - (C) WINCHESTER 42 SEMI SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN. Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 42 Serial No. 149631 Barrel Length: 28” FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: .410 1961 vintage Winchester Model 42, serial number 149631. 28” plain barrel, full choke, 3” chamber. Blue with plain straight grain walnut pistol grip stock and grooved forearm. Checkered black plastic buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent with 90-93% original blue overall. Bore is bright, action tight and crisp. Wood is excellent showing little wear. Has had a coat of finish added. -MKS- 1,000 - 1,500
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