Take a Shot at History
Take a Shot at History
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This Winchester was produced in 1897. The 12 gauge Shotgun’s serial number is 34182. This makes this shotgun one of the earliest 1897 shotguns produced let alone a Pigeon Grade! The serial numbers overlap at this time for the 1893 and 1897 shotguns. This very early transitional Pigeon Grade has some 1893 parts. The shell ejector is the 1893 style. There is some 1893 parts in the carrier block. It also has a set screw for the sear which was seen on 1893 shotguns. This gun is fitted with a 28 inch full choke barrel. This barrel has the seldom seen three flat matted barrel. The muzzle and breech surface is engraved. This is a solid frame shotgun. From what I can find out at the museum, there were less than 12 solid frame Pigeon Grade shotguns built. All were built in 1897. This research was done in 1985. This shotgun has the special order Elliot fancy stock and long forend. The buttplate is also a special order hard rubber buttplate. The wood has the special order oil finish. The engraving was done by John Uhlrich. The cost of the engraving at that time was $15.50. The back of the hammer, the carrier block, the receiver, barrel and breech block were engraved. This shotgun retains the original bluing on the plain and engraved surfaces. The barrel blue is turning a pleasing plum tone in areas. This gun shows engraving on surfaces that on latter guns the engraving is omitted. The original bluing would rate a 97% overall condition. The stock and forend have all the original finish. There is no cracks or damage to the wood. The action works smoothly and locks up tight. This shotgun has seen very little use or wear. This gun is in incredible condition! The Factory Letter States all of the special features and the stock dimensions. This is a very rare transitional period 1897 shotgun in the highly collectable Pigeon Grade. It is also most likely the finest early solid frame Pigeon Grade shotgun known! This is a Museum Quality shotgun for the serious collector!
Antique H.L.V. Private (8) F. No. 512 -20
You can reach Harry or Marcia by phone at 928-468-0306 or by fax at 928-468-0307. You may also send an email to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
For those folks that do not know me yet, I’m very hard of hearing on the phone. Therefore when you would call me, I will pick up the phone and tell you that I will call you right back. I have caller ID just so that you know, the reason for that is I cannot use a regular phone. I have to switch over to what is called a voice carry over phone. When I call you back you will hear my voice in our conversation, an operator will type your conversation to me on my phone view screen. With me reading what you are saying to me saves me a lot of confusion for me mishearing words.
I do want to talk to you and answer your questions without mistakes or miscommunications. This system works pretty good, so please be willing to be patient with my hearing loss.
My wife Marcia has fine hearing on the phone and is quite knowledgeable about firearms and is very able to help you over the phone.
Thanks, Harry
Kaiser ordinance is doing business as Harry Viezens Fine Guns and Harry Viezens Fine Guns and Appraisals.
For simplification, these terms of sale apply to all business names used by Kaiser Ordinance, Inc. This document will use Kaiser Ordinance Inc. name to represent all aspects of names used by Kaiser Ordinance Inc. doing business as.
This firearm is sold as a curio and relic or an item of historical interest unless specified. This Term of Sale also applies to a modern firearm that Kaiser Ordinance may sell. We the seller, will not assume any responsibility or liability if this firearm is to be shot or used in any way. Any type of ammunition or loading procedures is beyond our control. This also includes any safety or lack of safety procedures in using this firearm purchased by us.
If you, the Buyer, do wish to shoot this firearm, Kaiser Ordinance Inc. strongly insist that the firearm be inspected by a qualified gunsmith as to condition and ability to be fired safely. No guarantees or warranties are implied on a firearm sold by Kaiser Ordinance Inc. Buyer is responsible for any theft or unauthorized use of the firearm purchased from Kaiser Ordinance Inc.
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