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Real Winchester 1897 Riot? C96326
shooter10
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I have found wht looks like a real Winchester 1897 Riot shotgun. The serial number is a C over 93326. It says FULL over CYL on the barrel. On the side of the slide it say Winchester over Model 1897.
It appears to be not refinished and in fairly good condition except some small cracks in the buttstock. It has a smoooth metal butt plate with the v at the top. Is it real and about what is it worth in 70%. Bert I have lost your direct email.
It appears to be not refinished and in fairly good condition except some small cracks in the buttstock. It has a smoooth metal butt plate with the v at the top. Is it real and about what is it worth in 70%. Bert I have lost your direct email.
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Winchester did convert a small number of Field grade guns into Riot Guns if needed to fill an immediate order. In my research survey, I have noted several other factory Riot Guns in the same serial number range (93096, 93410, 93434, 94075, 96111, 96855, 98625, 98918, and 98921). Serial numbers 98918 and 98921 were both originally Field grade guns that were factory converted (shortened barrels) to Riot Guns (as listed in the factory ledgers).
Can you post pictures of the gun and the markings on it? Measure the distance from the muzzle to the front sight bead and let me know what it is.
I have C95751 and it was converted by the factory according to the factory letter I received.
That makes one more for my research survey[^] Is your Riot Gun a solid frame or Take Down? What was the received in warehouse date (March - May xx, 1900)? Does it have a smooth steel butt plate?