Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Pre-WWI era pump action shotgun today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Model 1897!
The Model 1897 was the first Winchester shotgun chambered for 2 3/4 in. smokeless ammunition.
The Model 1897 was the first Winchester shotgun chambered for 2 3/4 in. smokeless ammunition.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1897
Serial: 351360
Date of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Finish: Blue with Nickel Trim
Barrel Length: 28" with Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Round Knob Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard / "Model 1897" on the slide action rails.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897 was designed by American firearms inventor John Moses Browning. The Model 1897 was first listed for sale in the November 1897 Winchester catalog as a 12 gauge solid frame.The 12 gauge takedown was added in October 1898, and the 16 gauge takedown in February 1900.Originally produced as a tougher, stronger and more improved version of the Winchester 1893, the 1897 was identical to its forerunner, except the receiver was thicker and allowed for use of smokeless powder shells, which were not common at the time.The 1897 introduced a "take down" design where the barrel and magazine tube could easily be separated from the receiver for cleaning or transportation. The ease of removal of the barrel became a standard in pump shotguns made today, like the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 series.
Over time, the model 97 became known as one of the most popular shotgun on the American market. They established a standard of performance by which other kinds and makes of shotguns were judged, including the most expensive imported articles. The Winchester Model 1897 was in production from 1897 until 1957. It was in this time frame that the "modern" hammerless designs became common, like the Winchester Model 1912 and the Remington 870. The Model 1897 was superseded by the Winchester Model 1912, however, this gun can still be found in regular use today.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Amazing condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling for its age that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1897
Serial: 351360
Date of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Finish: Blue with Nickel Trim
Barrel Length: 28" with Full Choke Bore
Optics/Sights: Bead Front
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut Round Knob Stock and Ribbed Forearm
Action: Pump
Markings: Standard / "Model 1897" on the slide action rails.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1897 was designed by American firearms inventor John Moses Browning. The Model 1897 was first listed for sale in the November 1897 Winchester catalog as a 12 gauge solid frame.The 12 gauge takedown was added in October 1898, and the 16 gauge takedown in February 1900.Originally produced as a tougher, stronger and more improved version of the Winchester 1893, the 1897 was identical to its forerunner, except the receiver was thicker and allowed for use of smokeless powder shells, which were not common at the time.The 1897 introduced a "take down" design where the barrel and magazine tube could easily be separated from the receiver for cleaning or transportation. The ease of removal of the barrel became a standard in pump shotguns made today, like the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 series.
Over time, the model 97 became known as one of the most popular shotgun on the American market. They established a standard of performance by which other kinds and makes of shotguns were judged, including the most expensive imported articles. The Winchester Model 1897 was in production from 1897 until 1957. It was in this time frame that the "modern" hammerless designs became common, like the Winchester Model 1912 and the Remington 870. The Model 1897 was superseded by the Winchester Model 1912, however, this gun can still be found in regular use today.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Winchester is in Amazing condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling for its age that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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