1897 Project No. 2

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Looks great! I am always on the look out for old well handled shotguns. I also found an original Model 1897 and Model 12 12 gauge shotguns. All of the wear was from handling and rarely being shot. Either gun was of any collectors value, just a good tool to use. The Winchester 1897 i cut the barrel down to 22 inches to use as a riot gun and left the patina as is. The Winchester Model 12 was a boat paddle. Internally, the shotgun was like new but the exterior was bad. I had to replace wooden foreend and buttstock. At one point the former owner chrome plated the shotgun. I left the chrome plating but also cut the barrels down to 22 inches and now it's my "pimp" shotgun.