SOLD WED APR 20, US WWII WINCHESTER MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN, 1943 PRODUCTION, GHD CARTOUCHED, STILL WITH BOYT 42 SLING, VERY SHARP!

In very good combat condition we have a 1943 production US Military issued Winchester Model 97 Trench Shotgun.  This is a late production variant with the 4 hole heat shield and the GHD inspection cartouche.  The date under the barrel is “43”   This shotgun is the real deal; it is textbook and completely orthodox, it is not a rebuilt riot gun.  This is one of the most sought after long arms of WWII and its employment in the Pacific Theater by the Marines in jungle and close quarters fighting is a USMC legend. It was commonly refereed to as the 1 inch trench mortar.  Today it’s one of the most iconic weapons of WWII.  It still has the very desirable Boyt 1942 leather sling as well.