^Lot 977 Bannerman Spencer Model 1896 Shotgun

Bannerman Spencer Model 1896 Slide-Action Shotgun, #11021. 12 ga. 32'' twist steel barrel is choked Full. Action patented by Christopher Spencer in 1882 and later made by Bannerman, the surplus arms seller. Action appears awkward, but was the first successful American repeating shotgun. Condition is antique very good, with functioning action and no missing parts; repair to stock crack at wrist. A historically important gun. Est.: $250-$350. (Antique)