This Winchester manufactured late variation (thin) cartridge guide friction spring is for the later model 1897 slide action shotgun and is in very good condition with light wear. (file photo)
Note: Winchester model 1897 slide action shotguns with the following serial numbers have been observed with this part:
12 Gauge: 458896, 645103, 715713, 769466, 912668 & 914469
16 Gauge: 668800, 894353 & 962028
