Browning later designed the winchester model 1893 and 1897. In june 1897, after about 34,000 shotguns model 1893 had been made, the following changes were made. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. Winchester model 97 winchester model 97 solid frame winchester model 97 trench gun winchester model 1897 % similar models vj 45 rg ii banel 2 magazine bmd bushing 3 magazine band bushing scrcws 4 magazine band 5 barrel extension 6 adjusting sleeve 7 barrel charnber ring 8 adjusting sleeve iock sqew 9 adjusting sleeve iock l0 magazine plug. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked. Model 189797 slidebar markings winchester shotguns. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. Winchester 1897 12 gauge single barrel pump shotgun serial no.
The springfield armory had to design a special bayonet mounting for winchester shotguns as the bayonets in use relied on a ring fitted over a. May 14, 2010 i have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of shotgun and ammunition to be used. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. It has a stronger frame, the chamber was made longer for the 2 34 shells and the top of the frame was covered to force side ejection. Can you repost the photos of the 1897 slide bar markings. The winchester model 1897 fought alongside another drafted winchester product the model 1912 m12 which served the same form and function as the model 1897.
The model 1897 was a muchneeded evolution of brownings model 1893, a weaker gun designed for blackpowder shotshells. Up for sale today is a winchester model 1897 pump shot gun ser. Imported by iac, this is a chinese clone of the winchester model 1897. Make offer winchester model 1897 shotgun takedown barrel slide action assembly trench riot. Winchester introduced the model 1897 slide action shotgun in the year 1897 as an improved version of its predicessor, the model 1893, and production was discontinued in 1957. Jun 14, 2011 the winchester model 1897 replaced the model 1893.
This is an original mint condition 1935 manufacture commercial trench gun by winchester. Nov 16, 2009 how to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the chamber. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a pumpaction shotgun with an external hammer and tube magazine manufactured by the winchester repeating arms company. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high road. Never been reblued to my knowledge and ive had it for the past 30 years. A coworker of mine is looking to sell a winchester 1897 shotgun and id like to know its value. Model 1897 s were also offered in a trench gun configuration with heat shield and bayonette lug during both world wars. I recently purchased and recd a winchester model 1897 shotgun. Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Winchester 1897 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. The barrel will be round, 26 with the stock plain walnut with a modified pistol grip see picture below, and the buttplate will be shotgunstyle metal early and black hardened plastic later with a winchester logo. Looking for age and possible value im trying to find the age and possible value of a 12 gauge pump, winchester 1897 shotgun with a serial number of.
My understanding is that the winchester pump actions had something called an inertia lock, where the slide would be locked if it was decocked. The 97 winchester continued in production until 1957, and while serials of past one million exist, numbering took up where the 1893 left off. The winchester model 1897 was an evolution of the earlier model 1893, designed by john. Answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Seek knowledgeable instruction before attempting to use the gun if you are unsure. If you would, please let me know what source you got the quote from. In a very early example of product liability recall, winchester replaced the gun with the new, strong 1897 model and offered to exchange the old guns for new ones at no cost.
Hi, i recently discovered after my grandfather passed away that he had a 1897 winchester shotgun that has the hammer fully and a round inside the chamber. It has a low antique serial number in the 53,000 range and was built and shipped during the summer of 1898. It was made in 1906 and its the standard model not a riot or a trench gun. Replacement and original parts for winchesters and other antique firearms plus jimenez bryco jennings, including firing pins, magazine tubes, barrels, receivers, takedown manuals, butt plates and screws, grips stocks and more. Evidently, a and b versions referred to the 1893 then the gun was called the model 1897, the serial numbers of the guns continuing. As an model 1897 fan and owner two c model 1897s a 1903 and 1904 and a 1916 e model. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. The barrel on this trench is original, its called a full choke line out cyl.
This late production model 1897 is the nicest 1897 we have ever had. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchester s 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. If anyone could help out it would be much appreciated. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. The 1887 leveraction winchester shotgun was a creation on john browning and took on the classic leveraction design winchester was known for. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Macon gunstocks winchester model 1893 winchester model 1897.
How to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the. Unfollow 1897 winchester to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is in decent condition but of course not like new. Let me start off by saying that i am new to shotguns, so if at any time i sound like i do not know what i am talking about, it is because i do not. Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12gauge pump action shotgun. With the popularity of cowboy action shooting, sadly people are taking original 97s and chopping the barrels down to 20 just so they can brag about having a real winchester rather than a chinese made copy. Winchester introduced the model 1893 that year, made some revisions on the locking, and introduced the improved gun in 1897. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created.
Chopping the barrel on a winchester 1897 shotgun for cas. Aug 18, 2012 i have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. Buy winchester shotguns for sale at auction invaluable. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. However, after encountering some mechanical difficulties and the fact that it was unable to handle the thennew smokeless powder ammunition, a similar looking, but redesigned and improved model the famed 1897 pump shotgunwas brought out. This is a nice condition winchester model 1897 for sale chambered in 12 gauge. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest. The only slide action shotgun allowed is the model 1897 winchester shotgun, whether original or replica. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database.
I noticed the change and have a interest in learning more. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. It has a winchester steel but plate, first one i have ever seen like that and a higrade fancy walnut stock. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. Winchester model 1897 operating rodold style 3 screw rod has been welded and some one started to clean up the weld you are buying it to finsh the needed file work wood is not cracked but has small dings and scratches and needs to be refinished look at pictures. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. Dec 30, 2007 help find out what my winchester model 1897 is worth discussion in winchester started by timh481, dec 30, 2007.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. May 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. Current value if i were to sell my winchester model 97 12. It was available in 12 or 16 gauge in a solid or takedown version.
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