17: A WINCHESTER 12 GAUGE MODEL 1897 RIOT SHOTGUN

Winchester 12 1897 (serial #:97807)
The exposed-hammer, slide-action shotgun has a letter C serial number that puts production around the year 1900. Ribbed fore-arm and smooth pistol grip stock with metal butt plate. With soft sleeve.
Measures 39 inches overall with 20 inch barrel.
50% bluing with some pitting and surface oxidation. Dings in the stock. Stiff, difficult action.
$300 - $600