This 12 gauge standard variation of the Winchester 1897 is a true collector's item. The engraved text reads

"Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven.Connecticut.U.S.A.

PAT NOV 25.90.DEC 6.92.JULY 21.96.FEB 22.98.JUNE 14.98.OCT 16.1900 DEC.25.06.JULY 5.10"

To the right it reads "12 GA" and "MOD." towards the beginning of the barrel.