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. How to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the. The model 1897 was an evolution of the winchester model 1893 designed by john browning. One of its issues is that the action slide does not lock when the hammer is decocked. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. If anyone could help out it would be much appreciated. 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 15, 2016 a comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. Imported by iac, this is a chinese clone of the winchester model 1897. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Buy winchester shotguns for sale at auction invaluable. Winchester manufactured just shy of one million model 1897 shotguns, with the production taking place from july 1897 to september 1957. 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.
My gun is a pump action 1897 shotgun with a barrel that is 26 long. 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. Media in category winchester model 1897 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Chopping the barrel on a winchester 1897 shotgun for cas. American rifleman a look back at the winchester model 1897.
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 an original mint condition 1935 manufacture commercial trench gun by winchester. Winchester introduced the model 1893 that year, made some revisions on the locking, and introduced the improved gun in 1897. The standard gun and other models had both gauges while some 1897 models were only made in 12 gauge.
The model 1897 was one of the first successful pumpaction shotguns and one of john brownings most renowned firearms. Browning later designed the winchester model 1893 and 1897. A comprehensive guide to the winchester model 1897. The 1887 leveraction winchester shotgun was a creation on john browning and took on the classic leveraction design winchester was known for. It was made in 1906 and its the standard model not a riot or a trench gun. This improved shotgun was dubbed the model 1897 for its year of introduction and was an immediate and longtime success for winchester. This late production model 1897 is the nicest 1897 we have ever had. Known not only for its widespread use in the old west as well as. Undoubtedly, few things are more formidable or reliable in battle than a 12gauge pump action shotgun. Model 189797 slidebar markings winchester shotguns. The winchester model 1897 was an evolution of the earlier model 1893, designed by john. Certain shooting categories require a specific type of shotgun and ammunition to be used.
Current value if i were to sell my winchester model 97 12. The model 1897 was a muchneeded evolution of brownings model 1893, a weaker gun designed for blackpowder shotshells. The only slide action shotgun allowed is the model 1897 winchester shotgun, whether original or replica. 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. After selecting below, make sure that the gauge you have determined for your shotgun coincides with your selected model. The winchester model 1897 is probably one of the most wellknown and widely recognized pumpaction shotguns ever created. 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. Winchester 1897 gun parts antique firearms, winchester. Make offer winchester model 1897 shotgun takedown barrel slide action assembly trench riot. Aug 18, 2012 i have a 1903 winchester model 1897 that i plan on restoring. 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.
Winchesters model 1897 has proven over time to be a reliable firearm for protection of americas finest. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun longiotti, william a. The model 1897 was an improved redesign of the older model 1893. Dec 30, 2007 help find out what my winchester model 1897 is worth discussion in winchester started by timh481, dec 30, 2007. Winchester 1897 12 gauge single barrel pump shotgun serial no. This is a nice condition winchester model 1897 for sale chambered in 12 gauge. I noticed the change and have a interest in learning more.
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. My understanding is that the winchester pump actions had something called an inertia lock, where the slide would be locked if it was decocked. Please see the shooting categories for further information. You must read this manual carefully and thoroughly in its entirety and fully understand all aspects before you can safely use your shotgun. 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. 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. Macon gunstocks winchester model 1893 winchester model 1897. Brownings first slide or pumpaction shotgun became winchester s 1893 model, designed to handle black powder shotshells.
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. Model 1897 s were also offered in a trench gun configuration with heat shield and bayonette lug during both world wars. Winchester model 1897 internet movie firearms database. It has a winchester steel but plate, first one i have ever seen like that and a higrade fancy walnut stock. The model 1897 was a superior slideaction exposed hammer shotgun that was specifically designed for the new smokeless powder. As an model 1897 fan and owner two c model 1897s a 1903 and 1904 and a 1916 e model. The 1893 models thus turned in were destroyed by the company, leading to their scarcity today. Evidently, a and b versions referred to the 1893 then the gun was called the model 1897, the serial numbers of the guns continuing. Everything you ever wanted to know about the winchester model 1897 shotgun. It has a low antique serial number in the 53,000 range and was built and shipped during the summer of 1898.
Unfollow winchester 1897 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was available in 12 or 16 gauge in a solid or takedown version. 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. There are few manufacturers that have a longstoried history in the defense industry as winchester. Never been reblued to my knowledge and ive had it for the past 30 years. Jun 14, 2011 the winchester model 1897 replaced the model 1893. It is in decent condition but of course not like new. 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. What is the value of a winchester model 1897 pump shotgun. Up for sale today is a winchester model 1897 pump shot gun ser. To see an outline of the 1897 model features click here. The barrel on this trench is original, its called a full choke line out cyl.
If you would, please let me know what source you got the quote from. Macon gunstocks top quality walnut gun stock made for winchester model 1893 winchester model 1897 winchester model 93 winchester model 97 pump shotgun. Answered by a verified firearms expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. 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. A coworker of mine is looking to sell a winchester 1897 shotgun and id like to know its value. The 97 winchester continued in production until 1957, and while serials of past one million exist, numbering took up where the 1893 left off. From 1897 until 1957, over one million of these shotguns were. I recently purchased and recd a winchester model 1897 shotgun. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Nov 16, 2009 how to unload a 1897 winchester shotgun with one in the chamber. Can you repost the photos of the 1897 slide bar markings.
Winchester 1897 in 12 gauge, 20 barrel, full choke. Value of old winchester model 1897 pump shotgun the high road. Seek knowledgeable instruction before attempting to use the gun if you are unsure. May 14, 2010 i have a gun and would like to know what it is worth. In june 1897, after about 34,000 shotguns model 1893 had been made, the following changes were made.