This Winchester manufactured late variation carrier is for the standard grade later model 1897 slide action shotgun in 16 gauge and is in very good condition with light wear. Late variation carriers have the shallow recess for the late variation (thin) cartridge guide friction spring.  (file photo)

Note: Winchester model 1897 slide action shotguns with the following serial numbers have been observed with this part:

16 Gauge: 668800, 894353 & 962028