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win. 1897
MIKE WISKEY
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Bert, are you still collecting data on these. I just picked up a 'C' series
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Yes, I am. I just published my research article on the Model 1893, and am now working on doing the same for the Model 1897.
12 ga.
ser.# C210075
barrel 30" f.c.
slide handle marked "Winchester model 1897"
fore end 3 screw
butt plate; steel w/w.b.
I'll probably refinish it as it is 'brown' right now
Is it a Take Down or a Solid Frame? Everything else you mention is correct for a June 1903 production Model 1897.
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take-down
thanks
Bert, I am interested in reading your article on the Winchester 1893, where can I find it? I will send you some information on my 1897 when I get a few minutes. It is a solid frame that I believe to be a first year production gun. The barrel is marked 1893 as well.
The article is being published in the Summer 2017 edition of "The WINCHESTER Collector" magazine. If you are a WACA member, you get it free (part of your membership) - https://winchestercollector.org/magazine/
I will look forward to seeing the information on your early production Model 1897.
Winchester Model 97
12ga.
Serial Number 593815
Barrel 30" FC
Slide Rails & Barrel marked Winchester Model 97
Matte Refinished Metal & Refinished Buttstock (not collector piece)
It appears that the barrel and slide bar assembly are not original to the receiver frame. Serial number 593815 was manufactured in July of 1913, and Winchester did not change the model designation from "1897" to "97" until early 1920.
Serial number 34772
Solid frame, 12 gauge, no choke marking but it would appear to be a modified or improved cylinder choke.
The barrel measures 30 inches and is marked Model 1893 patented 1890.
It has the 3 screw forearm and a round knob buttstock with a steel buttplate.
I have some photographs if you would like to see them.
I inherited this from my grandfather and took possession around 1978. It is a gray gun with no finish left. The forearm was cracked beyond repair and I replaced it with a forearm from a gun that was supposed to be 1899 production. I did retain the original forearm.
Winchester Model 1897
Serial number 34772
Solid frame, 12 gauge, no choke marking but it would appear to be a modified or improved cylinder choke.
The barrel measures 30 inches and is marked Model 1893 patented 1890.
It has the 3 screw forearm and a round knob buttstock with a steel buttplate.
I have some photographs if you would like to see them.
I inherited this from my grandfather and took possession around 1978. It is a gray gun with no finish left. The forearm was cracked beyond repair and I replaced it with a forearm from a gun that was supposed to be 1899 production. I did retain the original forearm.
I would like to see pictures of it. The receiver was serialized July 2nd, 1897, and it was received in the warehouse as a fully assembled ready to sell gun on July 24th, 1897. I was made with a Full choke (standard) barrel.