Winchester model 1897 military wiki fandom military wikia. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition. Each winchester model 1873 has a beautiful walnut stock with a with a satin oil finish thats velvet smooth to the touch. 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. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun.
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. Shotgun barrel antique vintage part up for auction is this antiquevintage model 1897 winchester 12 gauge barrel. Pages in category winchester model 1897 this category contains only the following page. Im not much of a shotgun ntent with my 870 house gun. Whether the model you choose has blued steel throughout or a casecolored receiver and foreend cap, the quality, level of polish and finishes are superior. Whether brandished by lee marvin in the professionals or wielded by william holden in the wild bunch, the winchester model 97 riot gun is the bad boy of smoothbores. The first model produced under his name was the model 1866 leveraction rifle. Within four years winchester redesigned the model 93 into the model 1897, replete with a. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked. Evidently, a and b versions referred to the 1893 then the gun was called the model 1897, the serial numbers of the guns continuing. I just bought a norinco model 1897 copy and went looking on the web for some information and stumbled across your website. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. May 14, 2010 i have a gun and would like to know what it is worth.
How to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the chamber. Winchester books is a specialty imprint that publishes books about games, gambling, casinos, las vegas, and atlantic city. Winchester 1897 12 gauge single barrel pump shotgun serial no. Find great deals on ebay for winchester 1897 and winchester 97. The sn is e669780, which according to one site makes it a 1918. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. We shot some clays with it last week and had a ton of fun. My uncle jim had one that he bought sometime prior to wwii. Model 189797 slidebar markings winchester shotguns. You can browse each of the titles by using the links above or visiting amazon. The earliest model 1897 shotguns were equipped with a smooth steel butt plate with a widows peak at the top. My understanding is that the winchester pump actions had something called an inertia lock, where the slide would be locked if it was decocked.
Winchester replaced the gun with the new, strong 1897 model and offered to exchange the old guns for new ones at no cost. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. Also stamped on barrel is mod, circled vp 235 x k, and a couple other numbersletters that are a little harder to make out. Model 1897s were also offered in a trench gun configuration with heat shield and bayonette lug during both world wars. Us winchester trench and riot guns and other us combat.
American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were produced. Type1, used on pre c and the early production c series guns, serial range 34151 93000. Apr, 2011 they have a model 1897 winchester shotgun coming up for auction here next week and i wondered if by the pictures anyone could tell me some history on this model and style and a reasonable price to pay, im sure its not a real expensive shotgun but i think it might make a great home protection weapon. A brief history of winchester guns and the 1897 shotgun. We are not affiliated with any arms or gun manufacturer. Winchester rifles and shotguns was established by oliver f. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. This gun is pictured on page 315 of the winchester engraving book by larry. 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. And the few that are have hand stamped markings on the right side of the receiver in front of the ejection port. A model 1897 shotgun in the 620xxx serial number range would most likely be a pre ww1 gun, not 1917. That model 1897 trench gun is not factory original. Winchester 1898 march repeating arms catalog no 61 152 pages, about 11 x 8, glossy softcover in full color. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Winchester shotguns model 97 for sale guns international. Here are the full disassembly service manuals of the winchester model 1897 shotgun you get step by step pictures packed along with all the written information and a schematic legend to correctly take this winchester 1897 shotgun completely apart. There is very little modern published information on the winchester selfloaders the 1905 in. The ventilated heat shroud is a 4row ww ii vintage piece or it is a fake. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. Receiver top is also matted and both have offset proof ma for sale by bromleys gun shop on gunsamerica 9834549. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. Nov 16, 2009 how to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the chamber.
The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. Keep in mind that the serial number ranges i have listed below are not exact, and are estimates based on my personal observations while surveying the model 189797. The new winchester model 1873 sporter is color case hardened, which gives the rifle a timeless look. Winchester books a specialty imprint for writing about. Find winchester 1897 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. The winchester model 1897 was an evolution of the earlier model 1893, designed by john. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchester s 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. This is an original mint condition 1935 manufacture commercial trench gun by winchester.
This includes the rifles straight grip, which even today gives the firearm a pretty dynamic profile. Times mirror magazines, incorporated, book division. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database guns. Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Winchester offers new model 1873 sporter gun digest. Because the winchester model 1897 and 1912 were the most commonly used combat shotguns up to the vietnam war period, the book concentrates heavily on. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database. Imported by iac, this is a chinese clone of the winchester model 1897.
Buy the winchester model 42 by ned schwing online at alibris. Put your finger down the barrel and see if it is smooth just under the bead sight. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. Aug 18, 2012 i have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. I recognized it right away because it looks like the wwi trench gun except with a long barrel and no heat shield. How to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the. Its past and its future with modern brass, bullets and powders. The 1893 models thus turned in were destroyed by the company, leading to their scarcity today. 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. Winchester model twelve by george madis, first edition abebooks.
You can buy winchester 1897 with confidence from thousands of. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. I was able to better identify which version of the model 97 i have. Winchesters bad boy smoothbore model 97 riot gun gun. Dec 03, 2015 whether brandished by lee marvin in the professionals or wielded by william holden in the wild bunch, the winchester model 97 riot gun is the bad boy of smoothbores. I bought several winchester books since i bought the gun and have been.
Does the bead sight on the barrel look original or added. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. Checkered walnut straight grip stock with black diamonds and original butt plate. Parts for winchester model 1873 all parts are specifically for the old, antuique, original winchester 1873 unless otherwise noted. In june 1897, after about 34,000 shotguns model 1893 had been made, the following changes were made. Winchester model 1897 rare tournament grade trap gun 12 gauge. I recently purchased and recd a winchester model 1897 shotgun.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. 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. The receiver shows wear to the finish but not pitting. Dave riffle has the greatest hammerless repeating shotgun ever built. Model 1897 s were also offered in a trench gun configuration with heat shield and bayonette lug during both world wars. This shotgun has the 30 inch 12 gauge full choke barrel. Receiver top is also matted and both have offset proof marks. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as movies, shows, and even games centered around the old west, but also for its notable use by us soldiers in both world wars and even the vietnam war, the m1897 can be seen both as a military and police. Dubbed the trench broom, these slideaction shotguns were issued with buckshot cartridges. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created.
Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. 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. Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. You must read this manual carefully and thoroughly in its entirety and fully understand all aspects before you can safely use your shotgun.
The model 12,19121964 available for purchase online at. If you would, please let me know what source you got the quote from. The rifle comes with the choice of a grade i or ii walnut stock with a stain oil finish and cut to the original model 1873s pattern. During this period, the higher grade guns were usually equipped with a black hard rubber butt plate with the winchester logo. My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchesters 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells. 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 modelthe famed 1897 pump shotgunwas brought out. A buddy of mine just got an old winchester 97 from his fatherinlaw. Type2, used on c series guns only, serial range 93000 249000.
Winchester 1873 parts for winchester model 1873 all parts. Winchester 1873 parts for winchester model 1873 all parts are. Winchester 1897 service manuals, cleaning, repair manuals. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. I have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. 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. Strip it down to the frame with these manuals and put it back right. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. The winchester model 1897, also known as the model 97, m97, or trench gun, is a. The ww i vintage model 1897 trench guns were not originally marked with the u s and flaming ordnance bomb. Most of the ww1 model 1897 trench guns are not us marked.
Seek knowledgeable instruction before attempting to use the gun if you are unsure. Clear winchester wikipedia page 2 items found page 1 1. All model 1873 rifles have the winchester touch of quality. If anyone could help out it would be much appreciated. Sell your winchester 1897 shotgun for free today on gunsamerica. The full title of this recentlypublished monograph by leonard speckin is actually winchester model 07 selfloading. I have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. Discussion in shotguns started by batex, may 16, 2009.
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