Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun, Known As The "pump-action".

WINCHESTER MODEL 1893 SHOTGUN, KNOWN AS THE "PUMP-ACTION".
United States, 19th century, manufactured in 1894.
Steel and wood
Overall length: 123 cm – Barrel length: 30 inches

Round, smoothbore barrel, marked on top MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS. CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. MODEL 1893 PAT. NOV. 25.1890. The caliber is also indicated: 12.
The side bears the inscription WINCHESTER MODEL 1893.
Blue-finished bolt carrier, numbered 8396.
Wooden stock with original varnish, known as a semi-pistol grip, steel butt plate. Checkered pump wood.

This shotgun is in very good condition. The interior of the barrel is in perfect condition. The blue finish is 70% intact on the receiver; the rest has a patina that has turned a tobacco color.
Mechanics in perfect condition, screw heads unmarked.

The Model 1893 is the first Winchester pump-action hunting shotgun, manufactured from 1893 to 1897.

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Ref.: 7127

This collector’s firearm is classified as a Category D collector’s firearm under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. Its acquisition and possession are unrestricted. Please note that their sale to minors is prohibited.