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Winchester Model 1897 Take Down Trench Shotgun
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June 17, 2026 - 1:34 am
Model 1897 12 Gauge shotgun full choke 2 3/4 in chambered barrel with breach & action. 28 in barrel was changed because shotgun originally riot gun at San Quentin prison. Excellent condition. Has 30 in barrell.
Serial Numbers: 623087/634062
I would like to know more info on who used the gun? What time period at San Quentin Prison? Who do I contact at San Quentin? How would I go about finding this out?? Thanks
Bert H.
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June 17, 2026 - 2:55 am
The mismatched serial numbers indicate the production dates were February and December 1915 respectively.
It is not possible to answer any of your questions about the use & history of the gun.
Bert
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