MODEL 1897 1897- 1 TO 32335 1928-796806 98- 64668 29 - 807321 a'' This gun was manufactured in 1946. or hard black rubber with the Winchester Logo on later production guns. Model 1897 was a great seller for Winchester. . We have outlined the charts that will help you find the production dates of your Winchester rifle. *LOT OF TWO WINCHESTER PUMP ACTION RIFLES. This is a very rare Winchester 1897 that is completely described in the letter from the Cody Museum. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. 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Any info would be appreciated. The bore is in very fine condition. If the gun matches this Hello all, I just picked up a Winchester solid frame 1897 12 ga. Cyl bore SN 506,XXX and have a few questions. This shotgun has a modified choke and a 2 3/4" chamber. Model 1897 Winchester Standard Grade ShotgunIn. The Model 1897 was a superior slide-action exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. My research survey is currently indicating that 78.73% of the Model 1897/97 production were Take Downs (approximately 780,000). Were its finish original, it would be worth quite a bit more. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. barrel threads, you need to keep measuring into the receiver until you reach the The bore is in very fine condition. There were hundreds of earlier serial numbers that were returned and replaced, but all of them were returned at later dates. shotgun-type metal butt-plate. *WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Parts Diagram by Clicking Here. Please confirm you want to mark all posts read, Questions on Winchester Model 1895 Deluxe/Take Down in .30-0, More of Tom Selleck's collection coming up for auction. As an example, in the riot gun which has a 20" barrel, the measurement from the barrel tip to the receiver front is only 19 1/4 ". YPgb~=-nJutU2|khiLKM-_#)wd$#%DYY{=\AXQ12Lvdtpd##! Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, his year marks the 100th anniversary of Americas entry into The War To End All Wars, as it was dramatically called. It has the octagonal barrel and has 22 Long stamped where the barrel meets the receiver. Model/configuration - MODEL 1897 SLIDE ACTION shotgun, 12 ga., with 26-32 inch bbl., and blue finish. Official Web Site Of The Winchester Arms Collectors Association. Model 1897, chromolithographed. vBf[Z~Mgy1{wmi letf vG`TC:A Many published Model 97 Trench Gun serial number manufacturing dates are incorrect; the guns were issued in three blocks of numbers, of which this gun represents the third and final issuance by the governmentE613303 to E697066according to Field Editor Bruce Canfields U.S. Infantry Weapons of the First World War. tip to the receiver front is only 19 1/4 ". The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. My 1897 shotgun has a fancy walnut checkered stock Lay-a-way available for this firearm. Used New; Trade In: $461.09: $744.84 . Available with barrel lengths of 20", 26", 28", 30" and 32" in practically all choke options from Full to Cylinder. one of the "a" choices. Unlike World War II Trench Guns, World War I versions were solid-frame, had no inspectors stamp on the stock and most were not military-marked, although some were hand-stamped with a U.S. and an ordnance bomb on the upper right hand side of the receiver. Those dates coincide with the Madis dates and can be viewed on Winchester's site at: Winchesterguns.com reduce the sunlight glare. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. ', This is an example of a Winchester 1897 Essentially, the slide action shotgun was new technology and required the usual problem solving period of rapid competition and innovation. Know what your Winchester firearms are worth with this up-to-date 64-page .PDF download from the Standard Catalog of Firearms. Comes complete with Cody Firearms form that specifies that it has a 14 inch LOP with 2-7/8 inch drop. Winchester did not introduce the Take Down variation of the Model 1897 until serial number 48866 & 48870 (April 1898). Frost, VERY RARE ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID DELUXE, VIRGINIA - Shenandoah Valley Campaign.The, Winchester 16-gauge Model 1897 pump-action, Winchester Lever Action 86 45-90 octagonal. 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According to a 1916 catalogue, the plain-finish example sold for $25, while an engraved receiver with checkered and finer wood sold for $100. Original Winchester factory records are available for this model from the Cody Firearms Museum in Cody, Wyoming, from serial number 1 thru 377999. Winchester model 1897 mgreen518 Member Posts: 9 February 2010 edited February 2010 Recently my brother acquired a winchester model 1897 12-gauge pump shot-gun, serial number 598189 I been looking everywhere to find the value and history of this gun,, could anyone help plz mgreen518 Bert H. mgreen518 edited November -1 Bert H. Member forearms and stocks, and *WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. The Great War also transformed one of the most popular shotguns in America from a sporting arm into a formidable force for close-in fighting, specifically in the confines of trench warfare. Did they make 1897s that were not takedown? to section d, c'. pigeon is stamped just behind the trigger on the frame. *RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 70 BOLT ACTION CARBINE. . Alternatively, the serial may be inside the store or other parts of the firearms furniture. You have a Winchester 1897 'Pigeon Gun. According to lookup page it was made in 1897. The shotgun has more of a brown patina than blue remaining, actions cycles correctly but seems tight. They had an innovative lever-action design, allowing rapid fire and quick reloading. shotgun type. Step 2: Determine the Gauge Variation of your model types. Winchester 94 in 38-55: Safe for Smokeless? It has the standard 20 inch cylinder choked barrel. stream below), and the butt-plate will be shotgun-style (metal early and black hardened 800-333-3288. SPECTACULAR SPECIAL ORDER ENGRAVED WINCHESTER, *DELUXE TAKEDOWN WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LIGHTWEIGHT. Follow the STEPS through the key to determine your receiver in the middle of the gun). You can send pictures to me at [emailprotected], NOTE: first posts are subject to administrator approval before being displayed, WinchesterCollector.org SN 44779. Need advice on Winchestrer Model 60 Single Shot 22. Model 1902 Model 1904. A lot of two American slide action riot gunsComprising: A Winchester Model 1897 slide action shotgunSerial. Every thing is original except for the original Birdseye Maple stock described in the letter. *RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 62A GALLERY RIFLE. Winchester Model 1897 Trench Shotgun In Very Rare Civilian Model GI#: 102225953 This shotgun was produced on May 5th 1932. The wood is in good shape with no cracks, but does have several dings and small chips. Model 21 shotguns are the exception to the above Winchester records information. Yes. V. Condition | Be aware that only estimated years are provided for the serial number ranges listed below. Serial Number - 486520 mfg. Lever Action Rifles. I have two already, both 12's with one being a riot that's just waiting to be turned in to a trench gun and the other is a 30" field gun. . many more examples with full details are available to our members - Learn more, Search our price guide for your own treasures, Winchester 16-gauge Model 1897 pump-action, Winchester Model 1895 . Go to For many years he hunts regularly. Manufactured in 1919. Lacking a disconnector, the Trench Gun, with its trigger held back, could be slam-fired as fast as the slide could be worked. RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION MUSKET. Cal. WINCHESTER 1ST MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. The Model 42 shotguns began production in 1933 up to 1965, when they ceased production. [v$#@"NKtr89cTJVL_,%:$;@C ? The original factory warehouse ledger records show that the very first Model 1893 shotgun returned and replaced (by date) was serial number 26836 on 3/26/1901. The WW II military Riot and Trench guns will have U.S and flaming ordnance bomb markings. American, **Winchester Model 1897 Pump Action Shotgun.Serial. So I'm in an LGS that I hit from time to time and they appeare to have a few new arrivals. 1903 is chambered in 12 gauge 2-3/4 shells and features a 30 tapered round barrel with fu, I have a Cody letter on this gun. If you need help determining names used for the parts of your gun, examine the It is crucial to acknowledge that the data provided is based on the best available information at the time. example, in the riot gun which has a 20" barrel, the measurement from the barrel As such, and with its documentation, it is easily worth $1,200 on today's market. Three items: Ulysses S. Grant. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel THAT IS 26" long. Detail of a page from a Winchester ledger. Many of those were re-issued for use during World War II. This has been discontinued in modern shotguns, but this element of its design is one of the most talked-about features. The Winchester Model 70 is a classic and highly regarded rifle that has been produced for over 80 years, with various models and calibers introduced throughout its production history. The WW I Trench and Riot Guns were made in solid frame only, then for WW II, they were all Take Downs.