{"product_id":"original-u-s-winchester-model-1893-12-gauge-pump-action-riot-shotgun-marked-to-yuma-prison-with-factory-lettered-22-barrel-one-of-42-made-serial-no-24192a-manufactured-in-1896","title":"Original U.S. Winchester Model 1893 12-Gauge Pump-Action Riot Shotgun Marked to Yuma Prison with Factory-Lettered 22\" Barrel - One of 42 Made - Serial No. 24192A - Manufactured in 1896","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have an exceptionally collectible example of the world's first successful Pump \/ Slide action repeating shotgun, the Winchester Model 1893, offered in the scarce \"Riot Gun\" configuration, which accounted for just 1.88% of total production. It is also has a rare 22\" barrel, one of only 42 made in this length, and is marked to Yuma Territorial Prison, which only existed until 1909. It is hard to understate the rarity of this gun, as well as the importance in the evolution of the pump action shotgun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by the famed John Moses Browning during the late 19th century, the Model 1893 is arguably one of the most influential shotgun designs in history, with similar designs in production to this day. It was also the immediate predecessor to the Legendary Model 1897 Shotgun, which was very similar, but designed to work with the new \"modern\" smokeless powder developed in the 1890s. As with the Model 1887 Lever Action shotgun, later replaced with the smokeless powder compliant Model 1901, the Model 1893 had been designed using black powder loads, and was not able to withstand the higher pressures generated by smokeless powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the introduction of the Model 1897, the Winchester Factory actually allowed customers to trade in their Model 1893 shotguns for new Model 1897 examples. Combined with the relatively short production run and the number of examples damaged due to using the wrong type of cartridge, this means that these are quite hard to find on the collector's market. This is one of the few examples of this highly influential shotgun design that we have ever had, and the only riot gun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shotgun is in the correct 12 gauge chambering (marked \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e over the chamber), and has a short 22 inch barrel, meaning that it was marketed by Winchester as a \"Riot Gun\", intended for use by law enforcement officials. The shorter barrel made it more maneuverable in tight quarters indoors, such inside prisons. The right rear side of the action on this example retains original markings from Yuma Territorial Prison, hand stamped with individual letters:-\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYUMA PRISON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO. 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number is \u003cstrong\u003e24192 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, which per Winchester polishing room records denotes year of manufacture as \u003cstrong\u003e1896\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ran from serial 24109 to 32908. The slide attached to the fore stock \"pump\" is marked \u003cstrong\u003eWINCHESTER \/ MODEL 1893\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the top of the barrel still has the correct Winchester markings intact, with just a bit of wear:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW HAVEN. CONN. U. S. A. MODEL 1893. PAT. NOV.25.1890. \u0026amp; DEC.6.1892\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shotgun comes with an original factory letter from the Buffalo \u003cem\u003eBill Center of the West at the Cody Firearms Museum\u003c\/em\u003e, which now houses the original Winchester factory records. This is printed on watermarked \u003cstrong\u003eWINCHESTER REPEATING Fire Arms\u003c\/strong\u003e letterhead, and dated \u003cstrong\u003eDecember 01, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. It gives the type of arm as a \u003cstrong\u003eShotgun\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Gauge of \u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a barrel length of 22 inches. The letter also indicates that the serial number was applied January 07, 1896, it was received in the warehouse March 16, 1896, and was shipped on \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 18, 1896\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of order \u003cstrong\u003e7652\u003c\/strong\u003e. The letter is signed by records specialist \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica A. Bennett\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and still bears the correct raised seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a print-out of the article \"The Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun\" by Burt Hartman, which contains a comprehensive account of the Model and how many of each particular variation was made. This shows that \u003cstrong\u003eonly 42\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 22\" Riot Guns were made, with the majority being the 583 made with 20\" barrels. Only the 21\" variety is rarer, with only 19 known to have been made. The full article can be read here online: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surplused.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/15\/the-winchester-model-1893-shotgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Winchester Model 1893 Shotgun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith regards to condition, the original walnut stocks are in good solid condition with the classic brown color of aged walnut, and have a lovely glow. They look to have been varnished at some time in the past, and the finish is well retained. The butt stock is in great shape, with a carved in pistol grip, and has some past oxidation on the metal butt plate. There also looks to be a plugged hole by the butt plate, possibly made to hang it up on a wall. The fore stock is in great shape, with the grip grooves still crisp, with no missing chunks. All three of the retaining screws are still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe checked the action, and it cycles beautifully, with no deficiencies to note. The magazine, feeding, and extraction systems were not tested with cartridges or cartridge cases, so no representation is made regarding the rifle’s ability to chamber, feed, extract, or eject ammunition. The bore is in excellent barely used condition, with a fully bright finish showing no fouling or oxidation, and maybe just a tad of wear. Many parts are still like a mirror, and we can't expect that it saw any real use while in service. The metalwork for the most part faded to a lovely light gray patina overall, with some evidence of past removed peppering. There is still a good amount of original finish on the magazine exterior, and also on the internal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Winchester Model 1893 Riot Gun combines two particularly significant features: a factory-documented 22-inch barrel, one of only 42 recorded in that length, and a receiver marked “PROP. OF YUMA PRISON \/ NO. 8.” The factory letter confirms its original gauge, barrel length, and March 1896 shipment, although it does not identify the original purchaser or delivery destination. The shotgun retains solid walnut stocks, substantial finish on protected metal surfaces, a bright bore, and a smooth-cycling action. Its scarce factory configuration, institutional property marking, and surviving documentation make it an especially noteworthy example of Winchester’s first successful slide-action shotgun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1896\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Winchester's Repeating Arms\u003cbr\u003eModel: 1893\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 12 gauge\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 22 Inches with 2-5\/8” Chamber\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 40 1\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Pump \/ Slide Action Repeater\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 5 + 1 magazine (5 in the tube, one in the chamber)\u003cbr\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Winchester Model 1897 and the Winchester Model 1893 were both designed by John Browning. The Model 1897 is an external hammer shotgun lacking a trigger disconnector. This means that the user can hold the trigger down while cycling the shotgun and once the action is returned to battery the shotgun fires. The firearm itself is classified as a slide action pump shotgun. It was the first truly successful pump-action shotgun produced. Throughout the time period the Model 1897 was in production, over a million of the type were produced in various grades and barrel lengths. 16-gauge guns had a standard barrel length of 28 inches, while 12-gauge guns were furnished with 30-inch length barrels. Special length barrels could be ordered in lengths as short as 20 inches, and as long as 36 inches. Along with various grades and barrel lengths, the Model 1897 came in two different chamberings. One was the 12 gauge and the other was the 16 gauge. The shells should be of the 2+5⁄8 inch or 2+3⁄4 inch models. Any shells larger are not recommended. An average Model 1897 can hold 6 shotgun shells in the magazine tube. When working the action of the Model 1897 the forend (fore grip) is pulled back, forcing the breech bolt to the rear which extracts and then ejects the spent shell while simultaneously cocking the external hammer by pushing it to the rear. When the forend is slid forward again, the breech bolt pushes a fresh shell into the gun's chamber and locks into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This gun is NOT considered obsolete calibre, so we are not able to ship to the United Kingdom. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45371946631237,"sku":"ONJR26JUGC002","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26JUGC002.jpg?v=1784322093","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-winchester-model-1893-12-gauge-pump-action-riot-shotgun-marked-to-yuma-prison-with-factory-lettered-22-barrel-one-of-42-made-serial-no-24192a-manufactured-in-1896","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}